National Geographic is holding their annual photo contest this month and it is, of course, as amazing as ever. The contest allows anyone to submit their work meaning you don't have to be a professional photographer to participate. The categories are People, Places and Nature. Last year National Geographic received over 7,000 photo entries from over 150 countries just to give you an idea of how big this contest is!
The rewards for winning the contest are pretty high which keeps almost all the entries serious and really competitive. Below are some of the photos already submitted, and they are all amazing, impressive work. Check them out and be sure to let us know what you think!
Walking on Water.
"I was finishing up a photo shoot when a wild kangaroo appeared out of nowhere and bounded onto the lake, as if walking on water. This, along with the picturesque sunset combined to create an absolute visual treat!"
Photo and Caption by: Dave Kan
Searching for Love.
"Blue Ghost Fireflies in Brevard, North Carolina. Blue Ghost fireflies are unique because they stay lit and only hover about a foot off the ground."
Photo and Caption by: Spencer Black
Destroyed Homs.
"Birds fly over the destroyed houses in Khalidiya district in Homs, Syria. In the vast stillness of the destroyed city center of Homs, there are large areas where nothing moves. Then, suddenly, wind blows a ripped awning, or birds fly overhead."
Photo and Caption by: Sergey Ponomarev
The Lord Of The Ocean.
"Off the coast of Guadalupe Island, great white sharks gather to feed on sea lions. It is an ideal place to observe these majestic animals in their natural state."
Photo and Caption by: Marc Henauer
Warming Up.
"This photo I capture in the early afternoon, the animal species of lemurs fly"
Photo and Caption by: Hendy Mp
Bringing Home Breakfast.
"This osprey had just captured this fish and I was lucky enough to capture this dramatic shot as he took off with his wings in the angel position, clutching a fish in one talon, and making direct eye contact with me."
Photo and Caption by: Sandy Scott
From the Sky.
"On the coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, we have quite the selection of affectionate green turtles (Chelonia mydas). I find myself devoting much time to these curious creatures..."
Photo and Caption by: Montse Grillo
The Wave.
"I met a man at "The Wave". He was by himself and had a beacon for safety. It's not easy to go there for sure."
Photo and Caption by: Takashi Nakagawa
Sunward.
"When the Mediterrenean Mantis opened its wings, It seemed very impressive at the sunshine ..."
Photo and Caption by: Hasan Baglar
Above Big Sur.
"I'd gone to Big Sur to watch the gray whale migration from the cliffs, but it was too foggy to even see the water. I decided to hike up the Baronda Trail to see if I could get above the fog. This view was my reward."
Photo and Caption by: Douglas Croft
The Iguana's Cave.
"Unexpected underwater encounter with a Green Iguana. I was attempting to take some overunder sunset shots in a semi-submerged cave in Bonaire, when a Green Iguana swam toward my dome with an inquisitive doing"
Photo and Caption by: Lorenzo Mittiga
Catch of the Decade.
"Can you guess what happened next?"
Photo and Caption by: Aaron Baggenstos
