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In preparation for the 2015 National Geographic Photo Contest, thousands of aspiring and professional photographers have sent their best works, hoping to gain both notice, as well as a $10,000 prize. The 14 images below are some of the most impressive entries so far. Click on an image to see a larger version
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Mystical light in magical Machu Picchu |
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| Kannan V. |
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The Blue Universe |
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| Hiroki Kondo |
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Here, humans are the minority… |
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| Steffen Flügel |
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Evening streeeetch. |
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| Ian Duncan |
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Kids playing on the minaret |
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| Matjaz Krivic |
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Early Snow, Thor's Hammer |
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| Laura Zirino |
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Entering the Void |
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| D. Briggs |
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Transcending into the mirror |
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| Lucas J. Pols |
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The Reckoning Days XI |
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| Elliot Ross |
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The Secrets of Cady Creek |
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| Adam Dorn |
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Godafoss |
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| Fortunato Matteo |
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Sacred destination |
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| Alessandra Meniconzi |
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Lightning at horseshoe |
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| J. Cho |
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Heima |
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| Daniele Boffelli |
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These Japanese Truck Gardens Are Absolutely Stunning!
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12 Award-Winning Drone Photos That Inspire Awe
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Vintage Photos of the Real Wild West - 16 Rare Pics
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21 Historical Pics That Open a Visceral Window to the Past
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Butterflies and Silkmoths Have Never Looked This Good!
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These Incredible Photos Will Take Your Breath Away!
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This Dark Underground Chamber Contains Millions of Shells
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Award Winning Panoramic Photos From All Over the World
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What Does Your Home Say About You?
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These Remarkable Ceilings Are a Different Kind of Art!
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A Closer Look at Nature: 2024 Close-Up Photography Winners
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20 Incredible Photos from National Geographic Photographers
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Snail Photography That Will Show You a Tiny Magic World
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23 Famous Figures Photographed With Their Beloved Cats
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17 Jaw-Dropping Secret Rooms and Compartments
You would have never known that these hidden rooms and compartments were there!
14 of the Most Breathtaking Milky Way Photographs
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These Award-Winning Insect Pics Are Absolutely Mesmerizing
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How Tunnels Were Dug Before Modern Machinery Existed
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