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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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