The votes for the National Geographic 2017 Travel Photographer of the Year competition are in, and it’s time to announce the winners. This yearly competition highlights the diversity of our planet through its natural wonders and inhabitants, and the winning photographs are absolutely stunning.
The judges had to review around 15,000 entries from all over the world for awards in three categories: people, nature, and cities. First, second, and third places were awarded $2,500, $750 and $500 respectively. The Grand Prize winner, also received a 1—day trip for two to the Galapagos Islands with National Geographic Expeditions.
Below are our favorite photographs from this competition.
WOW! I've Never Seen Photos This Stunning Before!
These photos are so amazing my first thought was that they must have been photoshopped. Wrong. Throw your hands up in amazement at these great photographs.
These Crazy Cloud Formations Will Blow Your Mind
Prepare to witness some of the most incredible cloud formations our world has ever seen!
These Rare Animals Are Both Weird and Wonderful
Have you ever seen a creature that looked so weird and unique that you weren't sure if you were actually looking at an alien or something that belongs on our planet?Discover here these 15 weird and wonderful creatures that are too wonderful for words
Let These Animal Quotes Be Your Source of Inspiration
Animals are inspirational to many of us in this world, and the same can be said for some of its greatest names. Here are 12 truly great animal quotes.
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This Woman Unintentionally Befriended a Wild Crow
Watch this crow solve complex puzzles to get food!
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Planet Earth is So Diverse and Beautiful!
This video will take you on a stunning journey around the world, its most beautiful spots, and most remarkable people.
Nostalgic Designs of Big Brands from the 70s - 16 Pics
It might surprise you to see how some popular modern brands presented themselves back in the 70s.
15 Photos That are Worth Much More Than A Thousand Words
Sometimes, as the following 15 fantastic photos prove, a picture is worth a lot more than a thousand words. Take a look and we're sure you'll agree!
12 Deceptive Photos That Will Really Mess With Your Mind
These misleading photos will mess with your mind and make you look twice...
Let Your Eyes Swim With Whales and Dolphins...
Take a look at this stunning photo collection of beautiful whales and dolphins by British Photographer Christopher Swann.
These Photos Will Make You Look Twice... Then Three Times!
These photos all require a second and third look to understand.
Rare Images Reveal How Planets Change Over Time - 20 Pics
Here are some of the most striking planetary changes ever captured.
This National Geographic Contest Winners are Spectacular
National Geographic is synonymous with outstanding photography, and its awards are no exception. Take a look at the best National Geographic photos of 2018.
The Stellar Night Sky Like You've Never Seen It Before
Enjoy these surrealist photographs of the stellar night sky over the great wide open.
View the Stunning & Varied Architecture of the Netherlands
A German photographer has always been fascinated by the modern architecture of the Netherlands, and this is what happened when he went to capture it.
18 Things About the Eiffel Tower You Never Knew
The Eiffel Tower is perhaps the best known and loved building in the world. Not surprisingly, there are a lot of wild stories about it. Here are some...
Wow, You Don't See THIS On a Regular Day...
Each one of these photographs has a whole story behind it, and each is more extraordinary than the last. This photo collection brings together some rare and unusual sights that you probably haven't seen before!
These 18 Buildings Show Just How Artistic Some Architects Are
When you talk about artists, you usually think of painters, sculptors, dancers, singers, and even actors, but youโll rarely hear anyone include architects. It's impossible to not stare in astonishment at these 18 buildings that are simply works of ar
15 Unique and Fascinating Houses Thatโll Surprise You
Some people have reinvented the concept of "home," check out their eclectic taste with the following 15 pictures!
Historic USA: The Earliest Photo from Every State
The American Library of Congress has put together what it believes to be some of the earliest photos from each US state. Take a look.
This Photo Contest Celebrates the Majesty of Mountains
Check out the amazing winning images from the 2021 International Photography Contest of Mountain Activity.
10 Places of Worship That'll Leave You Utterly Speechless
These stunning places of worship will dazzle you with their architectural beauty and breathtaking surroundings. Located all over the world, these beautiful buildings are bound toย leave you speechless.
This Cool Photo Contest Shows Nature In a Brand New Light
For the third year in a row, the Close-Up Photographer of the Year contest shows us the natural world from a brand new, incredibly intimate perspective.
The Undeniable Beauty of Autumn: 18 Gorgeous Fall Scenes
You are invited to take a visual tour and look at a collection of fall photographs gathered from different places around the world. After seeing these 16 pictures you'll probably make fall your favorite season!
These Pictures Will Put the Awe of the Universe in You
The winners of the Astronomy Photography competition capture the majestic beauty of our skies and what lies beyond them.
These Incredible Photos Will Take Your Breath Away!
Enjoy some of the most spectacular photos from the Smithsonian Magazine's 15th annual contest.
These Photographers Truly Love Nature, and It Shows
Bob Badger & Nita Winter have been working together for 27 years as wildflower photographers. Check out the highlights of their beautiful and important work.
20 Previously Unseen Photographs of Stalin's USSR
Twenty photographs of never-seen-before Stalin-Era USSR taken by Martin Manhoff.
These Photos Show What People Had to Bear in the Wild West
These photos illustrate what life in the Wild West was like.
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Even Ordinary Things Look Fascinating in Slow Motion!
Even the simplest things like moving a tennis racket covered in powder or cutting a water balloon look absolutely fascinating in slow motion!
18 Photos Showcasing the Best of Ocean Photography 2024
Here are 18 winning and selected photos from the 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year competition.
These Tricky Photos Will Have You Do a Double Take
Look closely at these tricky photos or you will be left confused.
17 Beautiful Abandoned Structures Reclaimed by Nature
All these beautiful buildings have been abandoned for years and reclaimed by nature. The results are hauntingly beautiful!
18 Glimpses of the Worldโs Most Fascinating Places
These awe-inspiring photos feel almost dreamlike,
Previous Generations Sure Knew a Thing or Two About Style
It's not just your imagination, people in the past really were more stylish and glamorous. Take a walk down memory lane with these 11 nostalgic photos.
The Same Tourist Location 100 Years Apart - 15 Pictures
Travel through time and space with these comparative photos of 15 famous buildings around the world.
12 Stunning Award-Winning Photos from Zoos and Aquariums
Check out the winning entries of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums photography competition.
I Can't Believe the USA Looked So Different in the Fifties
Here are 20 rare photos from the golden age of the USA - the 1950s!
Remembering the Animals of War in 10 Colorized Photos
These colorized photos honor a few animals heroes who served in WW1 and WW2.
These Buildings Blend In So Well, You Might Miss Them...
The architectural design of these places will baffle you!
Undiscovered History: 20 Rarely-Seen Vintage Photos
These rare vintage photos bring forgotten history to life.
16 Pics That Prove Reality Can Be Stranger Than Fiction
These moments seem almost made up, but truly aren't!
INTERACTIVE: These Buildings Become Gorgeous at Night...
These structures aren't just beautifully designed - come nightfall, they take on a stunning transformation.
These Award-Winning Photos are a Visual Delight
you are invited to view 15 selected images from the competition, which will show you that our world has many true and natural artworks, and you only need to know where to point the camera lens.
16 Photos That Reveal the True Majestic Beauty of Birds
Stunning photographs from this year's Bird Photographer of the Year Competition held by the British Trust for Ornithology.
17 Creative Ways Old Buildings Found New Lives
These repurposed buildings will surprise you.
These 25 Amazing Archaeological Discoveries Beggar Belief!
Archaeology has unlocked so many secrets from history that no one understood - and these are the 25 most amazing of all.
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