ALL 2012 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest – in HIGH RESOLUTION. Part I: [Outdoor Scenes] – Weeks 1-6 (52 Photos)


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    [Rains On The Plains Of Angola]. One can't help but to wonder what this river must have looked like eons ago. Now only a trickle of its former self but still a wondrous in its beauty. Location: North Eastern Angola, Africa. (Photo and caption by Rob McIntyre/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Rains On The Plains Of Angola]. One can't help but to wonder what this river must have looked like eons ago. Now only a trickle of its former self but still a wondrous in its beauty. Location: North Eastern Angola, Africa. (Photo and caption by Rob McIntyre/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Between a rock and and art space]. I was framing up this shot of the car and the colorful mural in Havana's Callejon de Hammel painted by local artist Salvador Gonzalez when this little girl walked into the frame clapping her hands to some song and unknowingly becoming the subject of my shot. After seeing me take a photo she approached me and asked if I had any money or anything to offer her. Such were the conditions in this rougher part of Havana where tourists come to see the art and locals seek charity from the tourists. Location: Havana, Cuba. (Photo and caption by James Kao/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Between a rock and and art space]. I was framing up this shot of the car and the colorful mural in Havana's Callejon de Hammel painted by local artist Salvador Gonzalez when this little girl walked into the frame clapping her hands to some song and unknowingly becoming the subject of my shot. After seeing me take a photo she approached me and asked if I had any money or anything to offer her. Such were the conditions in this rougher part of Havana where tourists come to see the art and locals seek charity from the tourists. Location: Havana, Cuba. (Photo and caption by James Kao/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [LA Moon Light]. I took this from Griffith Park Observatory around 9:30pm they sky looked just perfect for me and some sparkly stars here and there and a little bit of clouds and marine layer over the city just a typical Los Angeles night . (Photo and caption by John Chimon/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [LA Moon Light]. I took this from Griffith Park Observatory around 9:30pm they sky looked just perfect for me and some sparkly stars here and there and a little bit of clouds and marine layer over the city just a typical Los Angeles night . (Photo and caption by John Chimon/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [The Angel's Share]. Visiting Italian climber Michele Caminati climbs at sunset in the Peak District National Park on the aptly named [Angel's Share] route. Originally the climb was far more dangerous but with the introduction of bouldering mats (crash pads used to break the climbers fall), the climber can now focus purely on the technical difficulty of the climb. It is rumoured that the first ascentionist Johnny Dawes used a combination of tree branches and car seats in order to break his fall. Location: Black Rocks, Matlock, Derbyshire, England. (Photo and caption by Nick Brown/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [The Angel's Share]. Visiting Italian climber Michele Caminati climbs at sunset in the Peak District National Park on the aptly named [Angel's Share] route. Originally the climb was far more dangerous but with the introduction of bouldering mats (crash pads used to break the climbers fall), the climber can now focus purely on the technical difficulty of the climb. It is rumoured that the first ascentionist Johnny Dawes used a combination of tree branches and car seats in order to break his fall. Location: Black Rocks, Matlock, Derbyshire, England. (Photo and caption by Nick Brown/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Under the ice]. When diving under the 50cm thick ice, all you see is green around you and a ray of white from the hole you came in through... An incredible out of this world feeling. You realize how small and fragile you are compared to the power of nature. Location: White sea, Russia. (Photo and caption by Dafna Ben Nun/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Under the ice]. When diving under the 50cm thick ice, all you see is green around you and a ray of white from the hole you came in through... An incredible out of this world feeling. You realize how small and fragile you are compared to the power of nature. Location: White sea, Russia. (Photo and caption by Dafna Ben Nun/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Viewers' Choice Winner: Huset]. A lonely cabin is illuminated under the Northern Lights in Finnmark, Norway. (Photo and caption by Michelle Schantz/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Viewers' Choice Winner: Huset]. A lonely cabin is illuminated under the Northern Lights in Finnmark, Norway. (Photo and caption by Michelle Schantz/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Dad]. This is my dad walking right in the middle of my composition. What a very happy suprise. Location: Oceanside, California. (Photo and caption by Scott Papek/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Dad]. This is my dad walking right in the middle of my composition. What a very happy suprise. Location: Oceanside, California. (Photo and caption by Scott Papek/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [She moves by moonlight]. Five-minute long exposure under the light of the full moon. Location: Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina. (Photo and caption by Chantal Henderson/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [She moves by moonlight]. Five-minute long exposure under the light of the full moon. Location: Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina. (Photo and caption by Chantal Henderson/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Table Mountain's Cloudy Tablecloth]. This gorgeous phenomena of clouds pouring over the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, is what gave the mountain it's name. I was mesmerized by this stunning, slow-motion, waterfall effect and had to capture it with my camera...which I think is impossible to ever truly capture. (Photo and caption by Laura Grier/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Table Mountain's Cloudy Tablecloth]. This gorgeous phenomena of clouds pouring over the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, is what gave the mountain it's name. I was mesmerized by this stunning, slow-motion, waterfall effect and had to capture it with my camera...which I think is impossible to ever truly capture. (Photo and caption by Laura Grier/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Left Behind]. It was hard picking out interesting compositions during a flyover, but I thought this one worked out well and gives some idea of the immense numbers of flammingo. Location: Kenya/Tanzania Lake Natron. (Photo and caption by Bryan Pereira/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Left Behind]. It was hard picking out interesting compositions during a flyover, but I thought this one worked out well and gives some idea of the immense numbers of flammingo. Location: Kenya/Tanzania Lake Natron. (Photo and caption by Bryan Pereira/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Huairou County, China]. Herd of cows passing through a grove of trees, Huairou County, China. (Photo and caption by Ben Longland/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Huairou County, China]. Herd of cows passing through a grove of trees, Huairou County, China. (Photo and caption by Ben Longland/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Flying Through the Arch]. A paramotor pilot flies through the Corona Arch near Moab, Utah. This daring feat was captured with a GOPRO Hero 2 camera and made possible by the incredible flying machine called the Paramotor. (Photo and caption by Glenn Tupper/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Flying Through the Arch]. A paramotor pilot flies through the Corona Arch near Moab, Utah. This daring feat was captured with a GOPRO Hero 2 camera and made possible by the incredible flying machine called the Paramotor. (Photo and caption by Glenn Tupper/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Stairway to Heaven]. Church Rock at night. Taken with a canon 5dmk2, 35mm, F4.5, 25 second exposure, ISO3200. One single exposure using two high power spot lights to illuminate Church Rock were used. This rock towers over 300'. To my amazement I did not realize until that night, that there were 2 planets (Venus and Jupiter) lined up near the crescent moon which was setting. The glow of the lights of the town of Kayenta, Arizona can be seen in the background. I call this image Stairway to Heaven because of the shape and jagged sides of Church Rock and the ascending pattern it has, leading to the heavens. (Photo and caption by Dave Drost/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Stairway to Heaven]. Church Rock at night. Taken with a canon 5dmk2, 35mm, F4.5, 25 second exposure, ISO3200. One single exposure using two high power spot lights to illuminate Church Rock were used. This rock towers over 300'. To my amazement I did not realize until that night, that there were 2 planets (Venus and Jupiter) lined up near the crescent moon which was setting. The glow of the lights of the town of Kayenta, Arizona can be seen in the background. I call this image Stairway to Heaven because of the shape and jagged sides of Church Rock and the ascending pattern it has, leading to the heavens. (Photo and caption by Dave Drost/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Lightluck]. On the 15th October 2011, upon waking up, I decided to go to the observation deck of Q1 Gold Coast. After paying the entry fee I asked the elevator clerk how his day had been. He said his day had been excellent and asked of mine. I told him of my plans and he said to me, [Ahh, this could be your lucky day, a storm is coming!] ding. 78th floor. So I sat on a chair and wedged my camera up against the glass and waited for the storm. After a chat about why my shirt was off and over the lens to block the reflection, 5 coffees, 1 scone and a bite of caramel slice the elevator clerk was proven right! (Photo and caption by Alexander Nelson-Leicht/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Lightluck]. On the 15th October 2011, upon waking up, I decided to go to the observation deck of Q1 Gold Coast. After paying the entry fee I asked the elevator clerk how his day had been. He said his day had been excellent and asked of mine. I told him of my plans and he said to me, [Ahh, this could be your lucky day, a storm is coming!] ding. 78th floor. So I sat on a chair and wedged my camera up against the glass and waited for the storm. After a chat about why my shirt was off and over the lens to block the reflection, 5 coffees, 1 scone and a bite of caramel slice the elevator clerk was proven right! (Photo and caption by Alexander Nelson-Leicht/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Svartifoss (The Black Fall)]. Svartifoss (The Black Fall) is surrounded by dark lava columns, which give rise to its name. The hexagonal columns were formed inside a lava flow which cooled extremely slowly, giving rise to crystallization. Location: Skaftafell National Park, Iceland. (Photo and caption by Giacomo Ciangottini/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Svartifoss (The Black Fall)]. Svartifoss (The Black Fall) is surrounded by dark lava columns, which give rise to its name. The hexagonal columns were formed inside a lava flow which cooled extremely slowly, giving rise to crystallization. Location: Skaftafell National Park, Iceland. (Photo and caption by Giacomo Ciangottini/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Family Time]. A lion and lioness share some quality time with their cubs. Location: Governor's Camp, Kenya. (Photo and caption by Brandon Harris/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Family Time]. A lion and lioness share some quality time with their cubs. Location: Governor's Camp, Kenya. (Photo and caption by Brandon Harris/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Middle Americana]. Common life for the fifty percent. Location: Hershey, Nebraska. (Photo and caption by Jim Seiler/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Middle Americana]. Common life for the fifty percent. Location: Hershey, Nebraska. (Photo and caption by Jim Seiler/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Approaching the Summit]. Approaching the summit of Mt. Rainier. Location: Mt. Rainier, Washington. (Photo and caption by Wes Cooper/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Approaching the Summit]. Approaching the summit of Mt. Rainier. Location: Mt. Rainier, Washington. (Photo and caption by Wes Cooper/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Lenticular over Mt Rainer]. The wonder of the weather. Location: Orting, Washington. (Photo and caption by Rolland Hartstrom/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Lenticular over Mt Rainer]. The wonder of the weather. Location: Orting, Washington. (Photo and caption by Rolland Hartstrom/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Ciucas Mountains]. A beautiful view of the Ciucas Mountains in the Curvature Carpathians of Romania. (Photo and caption by Szallo Laszlo/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Ciucas Mountains]. A beautiful view of the Ciucas Mountains in the Curvature Carpathians of Romania. (Photo and caption by Szallo Laszlo/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [White puddle of ice in a yellow land]. A photo taken along the Ring Road in south Iceland. Location: Jökulsárlón, Iceland. (Photo and caption by Giacomo Ciangottini/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [White puddle of ice in a yellow land]. A photo taken along the Ring Road in south Iceland. Location: Jökulsárlón, Iceland. (Photo and caption by Giacomo Ciangottini/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Beach life moments]. Beach life moments in sicily. Location: Palermo – Sicily, Italy. (Photo and caption by Angelo Cirrincione/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Beach life moments]. Beach life moments in sicily. Location: Palermo – Sicily, Italy. (Photo and caption by Angelo Cirrincione/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [For a bouquet of flowers]. Photographs made ​​in the last hours of the day. A goat is directed by a dangerous way to eat a small bouquet of flowers. Location: España, Barcelona, Montserrat. (Photo and caption by Renato Lopez Baldo/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [For a bouquet of flowers]. Photographs made ​​in the last hours of the day. A goat is directed by a dangerous way to eat a small bouquet of flowers. Location: España, Barcelona, Montserrat. (Photo and caption by Renato Lopez Baldo/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Hiking in Heaven]. While backpacking in Glaciares National Park in Argentina Patagonia the trail included numerous man-made trail improvements. While the famed Patagonia wind kept blowing rain and snow I tried to snap off a few photos before drops could find my lens glass. (Photo and caption by Dan Gindling/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Hiking in Heaven]. While backpacking in Glaciares National Park in Argentina Patagonia the trail included numerous man-made trail improvements. While the famed Patagonia wind kept blowing rain and snow I tried to snap off a few photos before drops could find my lens glass. (Photo and caption by Dan Gindling/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Flamingos in transit]. Flamingos flying over the Bolivian saltflats. Location: Potosi, Bolivia. (Photo and caption by Anders Backman/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Flamingos in transit]. Flamingos flying over the Bolivian saltflats. Location: Potosi, Bolivia. (Photo and caption by Anders Backman/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Matterhorn: Night Clouds]. The Matterhorn 4478 m at full moon. Location: Zermatt, Switzerland. (Photo and caption by Nenad Saljic/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Matterhorn: Night Clouds]. The Matterhorn 4478 m at full moon. Location: Zermatt, Switzerland. (Photo and caption by Nenad Saljic/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [New Year's Sunrise]. Flying from Bozeman, MT to celebrate New Year's with my sister in Minnesota, I awoke from a nap to this incredible view of the sunrise. (Photo and caption by Naomi Zatorowski/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [New Year's Sunrise]. Flying from Bozeman, MT to celebrate New Year's with my sister in Minnesota, I awoke from a nap to this incredible view of the sunrise. (Photo and caption by Naomi Zatorowski/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Where Time Stands Still]. Taken in the tranquil Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. One of the most beautiful locations I have ever visited. Location: Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. (Photo and caption by Rob Ball/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Where Time Stands Still]. Taken in the tranquil Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. One of the most beautiful locations I have ever visited. Location: Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. (Photo and caption by Rob Ball/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Skogafoss Waterfall]. The Skogafoss is named after the river crashing down the cliffs. Skogar is Icelandic for [wood] and it is therefore assumed there were once trees in that area. I took this shot as my tourmates admired the majestic beauty of the waterfall while all of us tried to brave the intense cold. (Photo and caption by Cher Gonzalez/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Skogafoss Waterfall]. The Skogafoss is named after the river crashing down the cliffs. Skogar is Icelandic for [wood] and it is therefore assumed there were once trees in that area. I took this shot as my tourmates admired the majestic beauty of the waterfall while all of us tried to brave the intense cold. (Photo and caption by Cher Gonzalez/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Sirikoi Leopard at Dusk]. August 2011, Dusk, shot in B/W with Canon 5D. Lone leopard on fallen tree watching a small pride of lions just 100-yards away. Location: Lewa Conservation Area. (Photo and caption by Brian Frederick/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Sirikoi Leopard at Dusk]. August 2011, Dusk, shot in B/W with Canon 5D. Lone leopard on fallen tree watching a small pride of lions just 100-yards away. Location: Lewa Conservation Area. (Photo and caption by Brian Frederick/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Sunset in SriLanka]. Driving along the coastal road by a river the sunset was seen as a myriad of colours and reifications in the water. Location: South SriLanka. (Photo and caption by Oswald Fernando/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Sunset in SriLanka]. Driving along the coastal road by a river the sunset was seen as a myriad of colours and reifications in the water. Location: South SriLanka. (Photo and caption by Oswald Fernando/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Under The Moon]. A picture i took of my self at Joshua Tree. The full moon was so bright that night that we didnt even need flash lights. (Photo and caption by Lucas Halopoff/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Under The Moon]. A picture i took of my self at Joshua Tree. The full moon was so bright that night that we didnt even need flash lights. (Photo and caption by Lucas Halopoff/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Man vs Nature]. A balmy 41 degree day and ominous storm clouds promised a little more excitement than normal at Perth's Australia Day celebrations. The crowd was more impressed with the lightning than the million dollar fireworks and this photo shows why. In the battle for awe inspiring sky shows.... nature wins, hands down. (Photo and caption by Matthew Titmanis/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Man vs Nature]. A balmy 41 degree day and ominous storm clouds promised a little more excitement than normal at Perth's Australia Day celebrations. The crowd was more impressed with the lightning than the million dollar fireworks and this photo shows why. In the battle for awe inspiring sky shows.... nature wins, hands down. (Photo and caption by Matthew Titmanis/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Smoke at Mount Bromo]. Taken in the morning at Mount Bromo,East Java Indonesia. (Photo and caption by Helminadia Jabur/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Smoke at Mount Bromo]. Taken in the morning at Mount Bromo,East Java Indonesia. (Photo and caption by Helminadia Jabur/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Road to Redemption]. This was probably one of the steeper and windier roads I traveled on in New Zealand. Driving to the top of St. John's Observatory at 15-20 km/h was well worth it though. Location: Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. (Photo and caption by Sandeep Shenoy/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Road to Redemption]. This was probably one of the steeper and windier roads I traveled on in New Zealand. Driving to the top of St. John's Observatory at 15-20 km/h was well worth it though. Location: Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. (Photo and caption by Sandeep Shenoy/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Ocean Journey]. Found this unbroken lightbulb on the Oregon beach after high tide on April 29, 2012 . The letter's appear to be Japanese. Is it possible it's been in the ocean on it's way from Japan since the Tsunami of March 11, 2011? If so, what a journey it must have had. Location: Newport, Oregon. (Photo and caption by Anne Marcom/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Ocean Journey]. Found this unbroken lightbulb on the Oregon beach after high tide on April 29, 2012 . The letter's appear to be Japanese. Is it possible it's been in the ocean on it's way from Japan since the Tsunami of March 11, 2011? If so, what a journey it must have had. Location: Newport, Oregon. (Photo and caption by Anne Marcom/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Borderline of Freedom]. This is the fence line in the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base that separates the American side of the fence and the Cuban side. This photo was taken while I was stationed there. (Photo and caption by Marshall Humble/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Borderline of Freedom]. This is the fence line in the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base that separates the American side of the fence and the Cuban side. This photo was taken while I was stationed there. (Photo and caption by Marshall Humble/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Painting Feet]. At the Adelie Penguin colony near Esperanza Base, in Antarctica, the penguins color the snow with their feet as they shuttle between the sea and the colony. (Photo and caption by Gaston Lacombe/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Painting Feet]. At the Adelie Penguin colony near Esperanza Base, in Antarctica, the penguins color the snow with their feet as they shuttle between the sea and the colony. (Photo and caption by Gaston Lacombe/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Mystical Lake]. Loch Ness is best known for the alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as [Nessie]. One of the deepest lake in Scotland. (Photo and caption by Kelvin Tan Chee Pang/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Mystical Lake]. Loch Ness is best known for the alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as [Nessie]. One of the deepest lake in Scotland. (Photo and caption by Kelvin Tan Chee Pang/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Crossroads]. Presented with the two paths, which choice will you make? Location: Long Island, NY. (Photo and caption by Matthew Schuster/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Crossroads]. Presented with the two paths, which choice will you make? Location: Long Island, NY. (Photo and caption by Matthew Schuster/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Horse on the rice terraces]. This photo was taken in Yangshuo, Guilin, China. It was spring season and the rice was not planted yet. The horses were walking around and eating grass. (Photo and caption by Anandsaikhan Nyamdavaa/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Horse on the rice terraces]. This photo was taken in Yangshuo, Guilin, China. It was spring season and the rice was not planted yet. The horses were walking around and eating grass. (Photo and caption by Anandsaikhan Nyamdavaa/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Delicate Snow Fall]. While traveling on business I came across this magnificent winter scene. While similar in appearance to hoar frost, this was a light dusting of new fallen snow. Location: North of Wright, Wyoming USA. (Photo and caption by Brian Preusser/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Delicate Snow Fall]. While traveling on business I came across this magnificent winter scene. While similar in appearance to hoar frost, this was a light dusting of new fallen snow. Location: North of Wright, Wyoming USA. (Photo and caption by Brian Preusser/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Destination Unknown]. Following a lonely road in my new village during the early hours, I came upon a dead end. However just as I was about to depart I noticed the railroad tracks and how the fog swallowed them and it got me to thinking. Where was the rail leading to? How many people would be on the train very soon heading to... destination unknown. Location: Rehweiler, Germany. (Photo and caption by Mark Seawell/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Destination Unknown]. Following a lonely road in my new village during the early hours, I came upon a dead end. However just as I was about to depart I noticed the railroad tracks and how the fog swallowed them and it got me to thinking. Where was the rail leading to? How many people would be on the train very soon heading to... destination unknown. Location: Rehweiler, Germany. (Photo and caption by Mark Seawell/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Love Bonobo Style!] This hairless baby Bonobo looks for affection from it's mother at the Jacksonville Zoo in Florida. The hair loss is due to over grooming from being in captivity. (Photo and caption by Graham McGeorge/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Love Bonobo Style!] This hairless baby Bonobo looks for affection from it's mother at the Jacksonville Zoo in Florida. The hair loss is due to over grooming from being in captivity. (Photo and caption by Graham McGeorge/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [The Late Shift]. Two Japanese office workers take a break from working into the night. Location: Tokyo, Japan. (Photo and caption by Jim Johnston/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [The Late Shift]. Two Japanese office workers take a break from working into the night. Location: Tokyo, Japan. (Photo and caption by Jim Johnston/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Frosted Vignette]. An early morning drive along the Pullman Highway coupled with a pale grey sky revealed this beautiful scene. Location: Located fifteen minutes south of Colfax, WA on the Pullman Highway. (Photo and caption by Patrick Lipsker/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Frosted Vignette]. An early morning drive along the Pullman Highway coupled with a pale grey sky revealed this beautiful scene. Location: Located fifteen minutes south of Colfax, WA on the Pullman Highway. (Photo and caption by Patrick Lipsker/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Moon rise over the fire]. Dalbeattie lies on the outskirts of the UK's first Dark Sky Park. I was lucky to visit and see the Perigee Moon, which wasn't great for stargazing, but the dramatic views more than made up for it! Location: Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK. (Photo and caption by Ben Statham/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Moon rise over the fire]. Dalbeattie lies on the outskirts of the UK's first Dark Sky Park. I was lucky to visit and see the Perigee Moon, which wasn't great for stargazing, but the dramatic views more than made up for it! Location: Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK. (Photo and caption by Ben Statham/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [The San Andreas Fault created Tomales Bay, sun set, North of San Francisco]. At sunset looking South towards the city of San Francisco, the San Andreas Fault creates this approximately 15 mile long bay called Tomales Bay. On the right is Point Rays national Seashore, rich in wild life such as elk, deer, coyote, elephant seals, hawks, too many to list. And on the left is the mainland of Marin County, preserved as open space and is used as grazing land also divers in wildlife endemic to this area. The San Andreas Fault continues South overland 16 miles passing the small costal town of Bolinas, disappeas onto the Pacific only to reappear under the heart of San Francisco. (Photo and caption by Jesse Kaltenbach/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [The San Andreas Fault created Tomales Bay, sun set, North of San Francisco]. At sunset looking South towards the city of San Francisco, the San Andreas Fault creates this approximately 15 mile long bay called Tomales Bay. On the right is Point Rays national Seashore, rich in wild life such as elk, deer, coyote, elephant seals, hawks, too many to list. And on the left is the mainland of Marin County, preserved as open space and is used as grazing land also divers in wildlife endemic to this area. The San Andreas Fault continues South overland 16 miles passing the small costal town of Bolinas, disappeas onto the Pacific only to reappear under the heart of San Francisco. (Photo and caption by Jesse Kaltenbach/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Birds]. This photo was taken in Nakuru Kenya. It was a deserted spot with dozens of birds on the tree. (Photo and caption by Romana Wyllie/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Birds]. This photo was taken in Nakuru Kenya. It was a deserted spot with dozens of birds on the tree. (Photo and caption by Romana Wyllie/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Casa del Arbol]. Mama Tungurahua [Duerme] with an eye open. Location: Banos, Tungurahua, Ecuador. (Photo and caption by Andres Altamirano/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Casa del Arbol]. Mama Tungurahua [Duerme] with an eye open. Location: Banos, Tungurahua, Ecuador. (Photo and caption by Andres Altamirano/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Erupting Geyser, Iceland]. This is Strokkur, the (now) main erupting geyser on the geyser fields in Iceland, and this is just milliseconds before the boiling water explodes into the air under the subsurface temperature and pressure. It erupts roughly every 5 minutes and can reach as high as 40 meters. The subsurface temperature of the water is around 120 degrees celcius, but at those pressures it doesn't boil until it rises towards to surface which is what creates the eruption. Location: Strokkur, East of Reykjavik, Iceland. (Photo and caption by Jemma Lambert/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Erupting Geyser, Iceland]. This is Strokkur, the (now) main erupting geyser on the geyser fields in Iceland, and this is just milliseconds before the boiling water explodes into the air under the subsurface temperature and pressure. It erupts roughly every 5 minutes and can reach as high as 40 meters. The subsurface temperature of the water is around 120 degrees celcius, but at those pressures it doesn't boil until it rises towards to surface which is what creates the eruption. Location: Strokkur, East of Reykjavik, Iceland. (Photo and caption by Jemma Lambert/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Survival]. This was taken in March on Cuverville Island on the Antarctic Peninsula. It's getting to the tail end of summer so winter is starting to arrive. In this case is was almost a white out when I saw this young Gentoo penguin trying to get food from its mother. For me this picture captures the harsh life that animals have to endure here. (Photo and caption by Jason Westra/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Survival]. This was taken in March on Cuverville Island on the Antarctic Peninsula. It's getting to the tail end of summer so winter is starting to arrive. In this case is was almost a white out when I saw this young Gentoo penguin trying to get food from its mother. For me this picture captures the harsh life that animals have to endure here. (Photo and caption by Jason Westra/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)<
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ALL 2012 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest – in HIGH RESOLUTION. Part I: [Outdoor Scenes] – Weeks 1-6 (52 Photos)


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[Rains On The Plains Of Angola]. One can't help but to wonder what this river must have looked like eons ago. Now only a trickle of its former self but still a wondrous in its beauty. Location: North Eastern Angola, Africa. (Photo and caption by Rob McIntyre/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Rains On The Plains Of Angola]. One can't help but to wonder what this river must have looked like eons ago. Now only a trickle of its former self but still a wondrous in its beauty. Location: North Eastern Angola, Africa. (Photo and caption by Rob McIntyre/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Between a rock and and art space]. I was framing up this shot of the car and the colorful mural in Havana's Callejon de Hammel painted by local artist Salvador Gonzalez when this little girl walked into the frame clapping her hands to some song and unknowingly becoming the subject of my shot. After seeing me take a photo she approached me and asked if I had any money or anything to offer her. Such were the conditions in this rougher part of Havana where tourists come to see the art and locals seek charity from the tourists. Location: Havana, Cuba. (Photo and caption by James Kao/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Between a rock and and art space]. I was framing up this shot of the car and the colorful mural in Havana's Callejon de Hammel painted by local artist Salvador Gonzalez when this little girl walked into the frame clapping her hands to some song and unknowingly becoming the subject of my shot. After seeing me take a photo she approached me and asked if I had any money or anything to offer her. Such were the conditions in this rougher part of Havana where tourists come to see the art and locals seek charity from the tourists. Location: Havana, Cuba. (Photo and caption by James Kao/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[LA Moon Light]. I took this from Griffith Park Observatory around 9:30pm they sky looked just perfect for me and some sparkly stars here and there and a little bit of clouds and marine layer over the city just a typical Los Angeles night . (Photo and caption by John Chimon/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[LA Moon Light]. I took this from Griffith Park Observatory around 9:30pm they sky looked just perfect for me and some sparkly stars here and there and a little bit of clouds and marine layer over the city just a typical Los Angeles night . (Photo and caption by John Chimon/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[The Angel's Share]. Visiting Italian climber Michele Caminati climbs at sunset in the Peak District National Park on the aptly named [Angel's Share] route. Originally the climb was far more dangerous but with the introduction of bouldering mats (crash pads used to break the climbers fall), the climber can now focus purely on the technical difficulty of the climb. It is rumoured that the first ascentionist Johnny Dawes used a combination of tree branches and car seats in order to break his fall. Location: Black Rocks, Matlock, Derbyshire, England. (Photo and caption by Nick Brown/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[The Angel's Share]. Visiting Italian climber Michele Caminati climbs at sunset in the Peak District National Park on the aptly named [Angel's Share] route. Originally the climb was far more dangerous but with the introduction of bouldering mats (crash pads used to break the climbers fall), the climber can now focus purely on the technical difficulty of the climb. It is rumoured that the first ascentionist Johnny Dawes used a combination of tree branches and car seats in order to break his fall. Location: Black Rocks, Matlock, Derbyshire, England. (Photo and caption by Nick Brown/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Under the ice]. When diving under the 50cm thick ice, all you see is green around you and a ray of white from the hole you came in through... An incredible out of this world feeling. You realize how small and fragile you are compared to the power of nature. Location: White sea, Russia. (Photo and caption by Dafna Ben Nun/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Under the ice]. When diving under the 50cm thick ice, all you see is green around you and a ray of white from the hole you came in through... An incredible out of this world feeling. You realize how small and fragile you are compared to the power of nature. Location: White sea, Russia. (Photo and caption by Dafna Ben Nun/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Viewers' Choice Winner: Huset]. A lonely cabin is illuminated under the Northern Lights in Finnmark, Norway. (Photo and caption by Michelle Schantz/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Viewers' Choice Winner: Huset]. A lonely cabin is illuminated under the Northern Lights in Finnmark, Norway. (Photo and caption by Michelle Schantz/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Dad]. This is my dad walking right in the middle of my composition. What a very happy suprise. Location: Oceanside, California. (Photo and caption by Scott Papek/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Dad]. This is my dad walking right in the middle of my composition. What a very happy suprise. Location: Oceanside, California. (Photo and caption by Scott Papek/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[She moves by moonlight]. Five-minute long exposure under the light of the full moon. Location: Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina. (Photo and caption by Chantal Henderson/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[She moves by moonlight]. Five-minute long exposure under the light of the full moon. Location: Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina. (Photo and caption by Chantal Henderson/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Table Mountain's Cloudy Tablecloth]. This gorgeous phenomena of clouds pouring over the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, is what gave the mountain it's name. I was mesmerized by this stunning, slow-motion, waterfall effect and had to capture it with my camera...which I think is impossible to ever truly capture. (Photo and caption by Laura Grier/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Table Mountain's Cloudy Tablecloth]. This gorgeous phenomena of clouds pouring over the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, is what gave the mountain it's name. I was mesmerized by this stunning, slow-motion, waterfall effect and had to capture it with my camera...which I think is impossible to ever truly capture. (Photo and caption by Laura Grier/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Left Behind]. It was hard picking out interesting compositions during a flyover, but I thought this one worked out well and gives some idea of the immense numbers of flammingo. Location: Kenya/Tanzania Lake Natron. (Photo and caption by Bryan Pereira/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Left Behind]. It was hard picking out interesting compositions during a flyover, but I thought this one worked out well and gives some idea of the immense numbers of flammingo. Location: Kenya/Tanzania Lake Natron. (Photo and caption by Bryan Pereira/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Huairou County, China]. Herd of cows passing through a grove of trees, Huairou County, China. (Photo and caption by Ben Longland/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Huairou County, China]. Herd of cows passing through a grove of trees, Huairou County, China. (Photo and caption by Ben Longland/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Flying Through the Arch]. A paramotor pilot flies through the Corona Arch near Moab, Utah. This daring feat was captured with a GOPRO Hero 2 camera and made possible by the incredible flying machine called the Paramotor. (Photo and caption by Glenn Tupper/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Flying Through the Arch]. A paramotor pilot flies through the Corona Arch near Moab, Utah. This daring feat was captured with a GOPRO Hero 2 camera and made possible by the incredible flying machine called the Paramotor. (Photo and caption by Glenn Tupper/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Stairway to Heaven]. Church Rock at night. Taken with a canon 5dmk2, 35mm, F4.5, 25 second exposure, ISO3200. One single exposure using two high power spot lights to illuminate Church Rock were used. This rock towers over 300'. To my amazement I did not realize until that night, that there were 2 planets (Venus and Jupiter) lined up near the crescent moon which was setting. The glow of the lights of the town of Kayenta, Arizona can be seen in the background. I call this image Stairway to Heaven because of the shape and jagged sides of Church Rock and the ascending pattern it has, leading to the heavens. (Photo and caption by Dave Drost/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Stairway to Heaven]. Church Rock at night. Taken with a canon 5dmk2, 35mm, F4.5, 25 second exposure, ISO3200. One single exposure using two high power spot lights to illuminate Church Rock were used. This rock towers over 300'. To my amazement I did not realize until that night, that there were 2 planets (Venus and Jupiter) lined up near the crescent moon which was setting. The glow of the lights of the town of Kayenta, Arizona can be seen in the background. I call this image Stairway to Heaven because of the shape and jagged sides of Church Rock and the ascending pattern it has, leading to the heavens. (Photo and caption by Dave Drost/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Lightluck]. On the 15th October 2011, upon waking up, I decided to go to the observation deck of Q1 Gold Coast. After paying the entry fee I asked the elevator clerk how his day had been. He said his day had been excellent and asked of mine. I told him of my plans and he said to me, [Ahh, this could be your lucky day, a storm is coming!] ding. 78th floor. So I sat on a chair and wedged my camera up against the glass and waited for the storm. After a chat about why my shirt was off and over the lens to block the reflection, 5 coffees, 1 scone and a bite of caramel slice the elevator clerk was proven right! (Photo and caption by Alexander Nelson-Leicht/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Lightluck]. On the 15th October 2011, upon waking up, I decided to go to the observation deck of Q1 Gold Coast. After paying the entry fee I asked the elevator clerk how his day had been. He said his day had been excellent and asked of mine. I told him of my plans and he said to me, [Ahh, this could be your lucky day, a storm is coming!] ding. 78th floor. So I sat on a chair and wedged my camera up against the glass and waited for the storm. After a chat about why my shirt was off and over the lens to block the reflection, 5 coffees, 1 scone and a bite of caramel slice the elevator clerk was proven right! (Photo and caption by Alexander Nelson-Leicht/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Svartifoss (The Black Fall)]. Svartifoss (The Black Fall) is surrounded by dark lava columns, which give rise to its name. The hexagonal columns were formed inside a lava flow which cooled extremely slowly, giving rise to crystallization. Location: Skaftafell National Park, Iceland. (Photo and caption by Giacomo Ciangottini/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Svartifoss (The Black Fall)]. Svartifoss (The Black Fall) is surrounded by dark lava columns, which give rise to its name. The hexagonal columns were formed inside a lava flow which cooled extremely slowly, giving rise to crystallization. Location: Skaftafell National Park, Iceland. (Photo and caption by Giacomo Ciangottini/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Family Time]. A lion and lioness share some quality time with their cubs. Location: Governor's Camp, Kenya. (Photo and caption by Brandon Harris/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Family Time]. A lion and lioness share some quality time with their cubs. Location: Governor's Camp, Kenya. (Photo and caption by Brandon Harris/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Middle Americana]. Common life for the fifty percent. Location: Hershey, Nebraska. (Photo and caption by Jim Seiler/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Middle Americana]. Common life for the fifty percent. Location: Hershey, Nebraska. (Photo and caption by Jim Seiler/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Approaching the Summit]. Approaching the summit of Mt. Rainier. Location: Mt. Rainier, Washington. (Photo and caption by Wes Cooper/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Approaching the Summit]. Approaching the summit of Mt. Rainier. Location: Mt. Rainier, Washington. (Photo and caption by Wes Cooper/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Lenticular over Mt Rainer]. The wonder of the weather. Location: Orting, Washington. (Photo and caption by Rolland Hartstrom/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Lenticular over Mt Rainer]. The wonder of the weather. Location: Orting, Washington. (Photo and caption by Rolland Hartstrom/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Ciucas Mountains]. A beautiful view of the Ciucas Mountains in the Curvature Carpathians of Romania. (Photo and caption by Szallo Laszlo/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Ciucas Mountains]. A beautiful view of the Ciucas Mountains in the Curvature Carpathians of Romania. (Photo and caption by Szallo Laszlo/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[White puddle of ice in a yellow land]. A photo taken along the Ring Road in south Iceland. Location: Jökulsárlón, Iceland. (Photo and caption by Giacomo Ciangottini/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[White puddle of ice in a yellow land]. A photo taken along the Ring Road in south Iceland. Location: Jökulsárlón, Iceland. (Photo and caption by Giacomo Ciangottini/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Beach life moments]. Beach life moments in sicily. Location: Palermo – Sicily, Italy. (Photo and caption by Angelo Cirrincione/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Beach life moments]. Beach life moments in sicily. Location: Palermo – Sicily, Italy. (Photo and caption by Angelo Cirrincione/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[For a bouquet of flowers]. Photographs made ​​in the last hours of the day. A goat is directed by a dangerous way to eat a small bouquet of flowers. Location: España, Barcelona, Montserrat. (Photo and caption by Renato Lopez Baldo/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[For a bouquet of flowers]. Photographs made ​​in the last hours of the day. A goat is directed by a dangerous way to eat a small bouquet of flowers. Location: España, Barcelona, Montserrat. (Photo and caption by Renato Lopez Baldo/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Hiking in Heaven]. While backpacking in Glaciares National Park in Argentina Patagonia the trail included numerous man-made trail improvements. While the famed Patagonia wind kept blowing rain and snow I tried to snap off a few photos before drops could find my lens glass. (Photo and caption by Dan Gindling/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Hiking in Heaven]. While backpacking in Glaciares National Park in Argentina Patagonia the trail included numerous man-made trail improvements. While the famed Patagonia wind kept blowing rain and snow I tried to snap off a few photos before drops could find my lens glass. (Photo and caption by Dan Gindling/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Flamingos in transit]. Flamingos flying over the Bolivian saltflats. Location: Potosi, Bolivia. (Photo and caption by Anders Backman/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Flamingos in transit]. Flamingos flying over the Bolivian saltflats. Location: Potosi, Bolivia. (Photo and caption by Anders Backman/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Matterhorn: Night Clouds]. The Matterhorn 4478 m at full moon. Location: Zermatt, Switzerland. (Photo and caption by Nenad Saljic/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Matterhorn: Night Clouds]. The Matterhorn 4478 m at full moon. Location: Zermatt, Switzerland. (Photo and caption by Nenad Saljic/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[New Year's Sunrise]. Flying from Bozeman, MT to celebrate New Year's with my sister in Minnesota, I awoke from a nap to this incredible view of the sunrise. (Photo and caption by Naomi Zatorowski/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[New Year's Sunrise]. Flying from Bozeman, MT to celebrate New Year's with my sister in Minnesota, I awoke from a nap to this incredible view of the sunrise. (Photo and caption by Naomi Zatorowski/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Where Time Stands Still]. Taken in the tranquil Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. One of the most beautiful locations I have ever visited. Location: Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. (Photo and caption by Rob Ball/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Where Time Stands Still]. Taken in the tranquil Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. One of the most beautiful locations I have ever visited. Location: Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. (Photo and caption by Rob Ball/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Skogafoss Waterfall]. The Skogafoss is named after the river crashing down the cliffs. Skogar is Icelandic for [wood] and it is therefore assumed there were once trees in that area. I took this shot as my tourmates admired the majestic beauty of the waterfall while all of us tried to brave the intense cold. (Photo and caption by Cher Gonzalez/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Skogafoss Waterfall]. The Skogafoss is named after the river crashing down the cliffs. Skogar is Icelandic for [wood] and it is therefore assumed there were once trees in that area. I took this shot as my tourmates admired the majestic beauty of the waterfall while all of us tried to brave the intense cold. (Photo and caption by Cher Gonzalez/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Sirikoi Leopard at Dusk]. August 2011, Dusk, shot in B/W with Canon 5D. Lone leopard on fallen tree watching a small pride of lions just 100-yards away. Location: Lewa Conservation Area. (Photo and caption by Brian Frederick/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Sirikoi Leopard at Dusk]. August 2011, Dusk, shot in B/W with Canon 5D. Lone leopard on fallen tree watching a small pride of lions just 100-yards away. Location: Lewa Conservation Area. (Photo and caption by Brian Frederick/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Sunset in SriLanka]. Driving along the coastal road by a river the sunset was seen as a myriad of colours and reifications in the water. Location: South SriLanka. (Photo and caption by Oswald Fernando/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Sunset in SriLanka]. Driving along the coastal road by a river the sunset was seen as a myriad of colours and reifications in the water. Location: South SriLanka. (Photo and caption by Oswald Fernando/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Under The Moon]. A picture i took of my self at Joshua Tree. The full moon was so bright that night that we didnt even need flash lights. (Photo and caption by Lucas Halopoff/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Under The Moon]. A picture i took of my self at Joshua Tree. The full moon was so bright that night that we didnt even need flash lights. (Photo and caption by Lucas Halopoff/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Man vs Nature]. A balmy 41 degree day and ominous storm clouds promised a little more excitement than normal at Perth's Australia Day celebrations. The crowd was more impressed with the lightning than the million dollar fireworks and this photo shows why. In the battle for awe inspiring sky shows.... nature wins, hands down. (Photo and caption by Matthew Titmanis/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Man vs Nature]. A balmy 41 degree day and ominous storm clouds promised a little more excitement than normal at Perth's Australia Day celebrations. The crowd was more impressed with the lightning than the million dollar fireworks and this photo shows why. In the battle for awe inspiring sky shows.... nature wins, hands down. (Photo and caption by Matthew Titmanis/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Smoke at Mount Bromo]. Taken in the morning at Mount Bromo,East Java Indonesia. (Photo and caption by Helminadia Jabur/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Smoke at Mount Bromo]. Taken in the morning at Mount Bromo,East Java Indonesia. (Photo and caption by Helminadia Jabur/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Road to Redemption]. This was probably one of the steeper and windier roads I traveled on in New Zealand. Driving to the top of St. John's Observatory at 15-20 km/h was well worth it though. Location: Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. (Photo and caption by Sandeep Shenoy/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Road to Redemption]. This was probably one of the steeper and windier roads I traveled on in New Zealand. Driving to the top of St. John's Observatory at 15-20 km/h was well worth it though. Location: Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. (Photo and caption by Sandeep Shenoy/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Ocean Journey]. Found this unbroken lightbulb on the Oregon beach after high tide on April 29, 2012 . The letter's appear to be Japanese. Is it possible it's been in the ocean on it's way from Japan since the Tsunami of March 11, 2011? If so, what a journey it must have had. Location: Newport, Oregon. (Photo and caption by Anne Marcom/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Ocean Journey]. Found this unbroken lightbulb on the Oregon beach after high tide on April 29, 2012 . The letter's appear to be Japanese. Is it possible it's been in the ocean on it's way from Japan since the Tsunami of March 11, 2011? If so, what a journey it must have had. Location: Newport, Oregon. (Photo and caption by Anne Marcom/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Borderline of Freedom]. This is the fence line in the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base that separates the American side of the fence and the Cuban side. This photo was taken while I was stationed there. (Photo and caption by Marshall Humble/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Borderline of Freedom]. This is the fence line in the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base that separates the American side of the fence and the Cuban side. This photo was taken while I was stationed there. (Photo and caption by Marshall Humble/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Painting Feet]. At the Adelie Penguin colony near Esperanza Base, in Antarctica, the penguins color the snow with their feet as they shuttle between the sea and the colony. (Photo and caption by Gaston Lacombe/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Painting Feet]. At the Adelie Penguin colony near Esperanza Base, in Antarctica, the penguins color the snow with their feet as they shuttle between the sea and the colony. (Photo and caption by Gaston Lacombe/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Mystical Lake]. Loch Ness is best known for the alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as [Nessie]. One of the deepest lake in Scotland. (Photo and caption by Kelvin Tan Chee Pang/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Mystical Lake]. Loch Ness is best known for the alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as [Nessie]. One of the deepest lake in Scotland. (Photo and caption by Kelvin Tan Chee Pang/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Crossroads]. Presented with the two paths, which choice will you make? Location: Long Island, NY. (Photo and caption by Matthew Schuster/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Crossroads]. Presented with the two paths, which choice will you make? Location: Long Island, NY. (Photo and caption by Matthew Schuster/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Horse on the rice terraces]. This photo was taken in Yangshuo, Guilin, China. It was spring season and the rice was not planted yet. The horses were walking around and eating grass. (Photo and caption by Anandsaikhan Nyamdavaa/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Horse on the rice terraces]. This photo was taken in Yangshuo, Guilin, China. It was spring season and the rice was not planted yet. The horses were walking around and eating grass. (Photo and caption by Anandsaikhan Nyamdavaa/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Delicate Snow Fall]. While traveling on business I came across this magnificent winter scene. While similar in appearance to hoar frost, this was a light dusting of new fallen snow. Location: North of Wright, Wyoming USA. (Photo and caption by Brian Preusser/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Delicate Snow Fall]. While traveling on business I came across this magnificent winter scene. While similar in appearance to hoar frost, this was a light dusting of new fallen snow. Location: North of Wright, Wyoming USA. (Photo and caption by Brian Preusser/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Destination Unknown]. Following a lonely road in my new village during the early hours, I came upon a dead end. However just as I was about to depart I noticed the railroad tracks and how the fog swallowed them and it got me to thinking. Where was the rail leading to? How many people would be on the train very soon heading to... destination unknown. Location: Rehweiler, Germany. (Photo and caption by Mark Seawell/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Destination Unknown]. Following a lonely road in my new village during the early hours, I came upon a dead end. However just as I was about to depart I noticed the railroad tracks and how the fog swallowed them and it got me to thinking. Where was the rail leading to? How many people would be on the train very soon heading to... destination unknown. Location: Rehweiler, Germany. (Photo and caption by Mark Seawell/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Love Bonobo Style!] This hairless baby Bonobo looks for affection from it's mother at the Jacksonville Zoo in Florida. The hair loss is due to over grooming from being in captivity. (Photo and caption by Graham McGeorge/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Love Bonobo Style!] This hairless baby Bonobo looks for affection from it's mother at the Jacksonville Zoo in Florida. The hair loss is due to over grooming from being in captivity. (Photo and caption by Graham McGeorge/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[The Late Shift]. Two Japanese office workers take a break from working into the night. Location: Tokyo, Japan. (Photo and caption by Jim Johnston/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[The Late Shift]. Two Japanese office workers take a break from working into the night. Location: Tokyo, Japan. (Photo and caption by Jim Johnston/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Frosted Vignette]. An early morning drive along the Pullman Highway coupled with a pale grey sky revealed this beautiful scene. Location: Located fifteen minutes south of Colfax, WA on the Pullman Highway. (Photo and caption by Patrick Lipsker/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Frosted Vignette]. An early morning drive along the Pullman Highway coupled with a pale grey sky revealed this beautiful scene. Location: Located fifteen minutes south of Colfax, WA on the Pullman Highway. (Photo and caption by Patrick Lipsker/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Moon rise over the fire]. Dalbeattie lies on the outskirts of the UK's first Dark Sky Park. I was lucky to visit and see the Perigee Moon, which wasn't great for stargazing, but the dramatic views more than made up for it! Location: Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK. (Photo and caption by Ben Statham/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Moon rise over the fire]. Dalbeattie lies on the outskirts of the UK's first Dark Sky Park. I was lucky to visit and see the Perigee Moon, which wasn't great for stargazing, but the dramatic views more than made up for it! Location: Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK. (Photo and caption by Ben Statham/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[The San Andreas Fault created Tomales Bay, sun set, North of San Francisco]. At sunset looking South towards the city of San Francisco, the San Andreas Fault creates this approximately 15 mile long bay called Tomales Bay. On the right is Point Rays national Seashore, rich in wild life such as elk, deer, coyote, elephant seals, hawks, too many to list. And on the left is the mainland of Marin County, preserved as open space and is used as grazing land also divers in wildlife endemic to this area. The San Andreas Fault continues South overland 16 miles passing the small costal town of Bolinas, disappeas onto the Pacific only to reappear under the heart of San Francisco. (Photo and caption by Jesse Kaltenbach/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[The San Andreas Fault created Tomales Bay, sun set, North of San Francisco]. At sunset looking South towards the city of San Francisco, the San Andreas Fault creates this approximately 15 mile long bay called Tomales Bay. On the right is Point Rays national Seashore, rich in wild life such as elk, deer, coyote, elephant seals, hawks, too many to list. And on the left is the mainland of Marin County, preserved as open space and is used as grazing land also divers in wildlife endemic to this area. The San Andreas Fault continues South overland 16 miles passing the small costal town of Bolinas, disappeas onto the Pacific only to reappear under the heart of San Francisco. (Photo and caption by Jesse Kaltenbach/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Birds]. This photo was taken in Nakuru Kenya. It was a deserted spot with dozens of birds on the tree. (Photo and caption by Romana Wyllie/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Birds]. This photo was taken in Nakuru Kenya. It was a deserted spot with dozens of birds on the tree. (Photo and caption by Romana Wyllie/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Casa del Arbol]. Mama Tungurahua [Duerme] with an eye open. Location: Banos, Tungurahua, Ecuador. (Photo and caption by Andres Altamirano/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Casa del Arbol]. Mama Tungurahua [Duerme] with an eye open. Location: Banos, Tungurahua, Ecuador. (Photo and caption by Andres Altamirano/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Erupting Geyser, Iceland]. This is Strokkur, the (now) main erupting geyser on the geyser fields in Iceland, and this is just milliseconds before the boiling water explodes into the air under the subsurface temperature and pressure. It erupts roughly every 5 minutes and can reach as high as 40 meters. The subsurface temperature of the water is around 120 degrees celcius, but at those pressures it doesn't boil until it rises towards to surface which is what creates the eruption. Location: Strokkur, East of Reykjavik, Iceland. (Photo and caption by Jemma Lambert/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Erupting Geyser, Iceland]. This is Strokkur, the (now) main erupting geyser on the geyser fields in Iceland, and this is just milliseconds before the boiling water explodes into the air under the subsurface temperature and pressure. It erupts roughly every 5 minutes and can reach as high as 40 meters. The subsurface temperature of the water is around 120 degrees celcius, but at those pressures it doesn't boil until it rises towards to surface which is what creates the eruption. Location: Strokkur, East of Reykjavik, Iceland. (Photo and caption by Jemma Lambert/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Survival]. This was taken in March on Cuverville Island on the Antarctic Peninsula. It's getting to the tail end of summer so winter is starting to arrive. In this case is was almost a white out when I saw this young Gentoo penguin trying to get food from its mother. For me this picture captures the harsh life that animals have to endure here. (Photo and caption by Jason Westra/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Survival]. This was taken in March on Cuverville Island on the Antarctic Peninsula. It's getting to the tail end of summer so winter is starting to arrive. In this case is was almost a white out when I saw this young Gentoo penguin trying to get food from its mother. For me this picture captures the harsh life that animals have to endure here. (Photo and caption by Jason Westra/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)<
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