ALL 2012 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest – in HIGH RESOLUTION. Part 4: [Travel Portraits] Weeks 1-6


    [Hoi An, Vietnam]. I captured this photo of my girlfriend as she paused exiting a shrine. Among the hustle and bustle of Vietnam. (Photo and caption by David Elmore/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Hoi An, Vietnam]. I captured this photo of my girlfriend as she paused exiting a shrine. Among the hustle and bustle of Vietnam. (Photo and caption by David Elmore/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [The Boy With A Scarf]. Looking to escape the massive crowds at the Great Pyramids, I strayed from the beaten path to stumble upon this child tending to a camel. This image was taken just days before the Egyptian Revolution started in January of 2011. His expression reminds me of the saying [the quiet before the storm]. (Photo and caption by Bill Marshall/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [The Boy With A Scarf]. Looking to escape the massive crowds at the Great Pyramids, I strayed from the beaten path to stumble upon this child tending to a camel. This image was taken just days before the Egyptian Revolution started in January of 2011. His expression reminds me of the saying [the quiet before the storm]. (Photo and caption by Bill Marshall/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Sea Monster]. After a year of being apart, my younger sister finally came to visit me while I was living, working, and exploring the Virgin Islands. Her first snorkeling adventure consisted of sea turtle prowling, starfish investigations, and predatory sister skirmishes. Location: St John, USVI. (Photo and caption by Savanna Goodman/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Sea Monster]. After a year of being apart, my younger sister finally came to visit me while I was living, working, and exploring the Virgin Islands. Her first snorkeling adventure consisted of sea turtle prowling, starfish investigations, and predatory sister skirmishes. Location: St John, USVI. (Photo and caption by Savanna Goodman/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Ibrahim]. Came across this porter at a tented camp in kenya, I thought his face would make for an interesting shot. Location: Kenya, Nairobi tented camp. (Photo and caption by Bryan Pereira/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Ibrahim]. Came across this porter at a tented camp in kenya, I thought his face would make for an interesting shot. Location: Kenya, Nairobi tented camp. (Photo and caption by Bryan Pereira/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [The Two Josephs]. This is a portrait of two young Masaai Warriors in Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. They both happened to be called Joseph and they both were extremely curious about my camera. They became my muses on the trip, always willing to jump into a photograph on cue... literally:) (Photo and caption by Laura Grier/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [The Two Josephs]. This is a portrait of two young Masaai Warriors in Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. They both happened to be called Joseph and they both were extremely curious about my camera. They became my muses on the trip, always willing to jump into a photograph on cue... literally:) (Photo and caption by Laura Grier/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [A Peruvian Woman and her Lama]. I LOVE when people look like their pets. This Peruvian Woman was trying to make money by posing for tourists with her pet Llama at Sacsayhuamán, Ruins, Cusco, Peru. (Photo and caption by Laura Grier/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [A Peruvian Woman and her Lama]. I LOVE when people look like their pets. This Peruvian Woman was trying to make money by posing for tourists with her pet Llama at Sacsayhuamán, Ruins, Cusco, Peru. (Photo and caption by Laura Grier/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Indonesian Man Selling Corn]. This man waited patiently on Jimbaran Beach in Bali, Indonesia to sell corn to tourists after they ate their candlelit dinners on the beach. I waited and watched how the gorgeous sunset slowly started to match the lighting of his cart of corn and then walked over and asked him to take this portrait of him. I love how he gave me the [thumbs up]. (Photo and caption by Laura Grier/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Indonesian Man Selling Corn]. This man waited patiently on Jimbaran Beach in Bali, Indonesia to sell corn to tourists after they ate their candlelit dinners on the beach. I waited and watched how the gorgeous sunset slowly started to match the lighting of his cart of corn and then walked over and asked him to take this portrait of him. I love how he gave me the [thumbs up]. (Photo and caption by Laura Grier/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Devotion to the Land]. Dora and her husband are farmers living in the ancient valley of Vinales in northwest Cuba. This valley is studded with ancient limestone pillars called mogotes that stand like guardians over the fertile fields of tobacco and corn. (Photo and caption by James Kao/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Devotion to the Land]. Dora and her husband are farmers living in the ancient valley of Vinales in northwest Cuba. This valley is studded with ancient limestone pillars called mogotes that stand like guardians over the fertile fields of tobacco and corn. (Photo and caption by James Kao/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [All Smiles]. Our surgical team spent 2 weeks in the Western Highlands of Ethiopia performing obstetric fistula and uterine prolapse surgeries last November. I've never seen so many smiling ladies in a hospital before. The love and gratitude was overwhelming. This little girl was an orphan living on the hospital grounds and would come hang out with us on our breaks. Her smile and infectious laugh were an unbelievable gift. I look at this picture often and can't wait to go back next year. (Photo and caption by Kathryn Quenneville/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [All Smiles]. Our surgical team spent 2 weeks in the Western Highlands of Ethiopia performing obstetric fistula and uterine prolapse surgeries last November. I've never seen so many smiling ladies in a hospital before. The love and gratitude was overwhelming. This little girl was an orphan living on the hospital grounds and would come hang out with us on our breaks. Her smile and infectious laugh were an unbelievable gift. I look at this picture often and can't wait to go back next year. (Photo and caption by Kathryn Quenneville/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Father Ali]. Father Ali with his niece. He is one of the oldest townsman alive in zanzibar's stone town. With his age of 92 he is a living contemporary witness of the history of Zanzibar and telling his story automatically tells the story of the hard-fought island lying in the indian ocean. It was a pleasure to meet him and listen to his storys. Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania. (Photo and caption by O-young Kwon/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Father Ali]. Father Ali with his niece. He is one of the oldest townsman alive in zanzibar's stone town. With his age of 92 he is a living contemporary witness of the history of Zanzibar and telling his story automatically tells the story of the hard-fought island lying in the indian ocean. It was a pleasure to meet him and listen to his storys. Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania. (Photo and caption by O-young Kwon/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Warrior Eye]. The Karo is one of the greatest tribes found in Africa. It was almost midday and photographic conditions was extremely tough as the light was seriously harsh. I approached this individual warrior on the banks of Ethiopia's Omo River and focused as closely as possible on his eyes. He had the most amazing eyes I have ever seen on a human and reminded me of a predator staring intensely at his prey. (Photo and caption by Marius Coetzee/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Warrior Eye]. The Karo is one of the greatest tribes found in Africa. It was almost midday and photographic conditions was extremely tough as the light was seriously harsh. I approached this individual warrior on the banks of Ethiopia's Omo River and focused as closely as possible on his eyes. He had the most amazing eyes I have ever seen on a human and reminded me of a predator staring intensely at his prey. (Photo and caption by Marius Coetzee/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Kids of Sapa]. Four little beautiful Hmong girls from Lao Chai Village, near Sapa, Vietnam. (Photo and caption by Felipe Hanower/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Kids of Sapa]. Four little beautiful Hmong girls from Lao Chai Village, near Sapa, Vietnam. (Photo and caption by Felipe Hanower/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Local girl]. A local girl with a comb in her hair, Chimoio, central Mozambique close to the border with Zimbabwe... (Photo and caption by Nicholas Zajicek/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Local girl]. A local girl with a comb in her hair, Chimoio, central Mozambique close to the border with Zimbabwe... (Photo and caption by Nicholas Zajicek/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Mekong Lady]. Very nice posing of Mekong lady come across my boat... Love her smile very much. Location: Mekong River, Ho Chi Minh. (Photo and caption by Suhaimi Mat Isa/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Mekong Lady]. Very nice posing of Mekong lady come across my boat... Love her smile very much. Location: Mekong River, Ho Chi Minh. (Photo and caption by Suhaimi Mat Isa/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Portrait of man in a citron green turban]. Rajasthan is widely recognized for its charming and elegant colourful turbans. I saw this Local man sitting on the street, he wearing a citron green turban, the colour blended into background painted wall. I thought it's nice, took this shot. Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. (Photo and caption by Xuesong Liao/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Portrait of man in a citron green turban]. Rajasthan is widely recognized for its charming and elegant colourful turbans. I saw this Local man sitting on the street, he wearing a citron green turban, the colour blended into background painted wall. I thought it's nice, took this shot. Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. (Photo and caption by Xuesong Liao/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Terrestrial]. A found cow pelvis bone and the reflections that appear on sunglass lenses appear to give a terrestrial, fifteen year-old boy extraterrestrial qualities during a birthday celebration at a ranch. The portrait challenges me to examine the way I perceive and interpret identity. It is through the exploration of the diverse individual identities and perspectives that collectively compose humanity, which leads to the discovery of the world we live in. Location: Okeechobee, Florida, United States. (Photo and caption by Jennifer Fortnash/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Terrestrial]. A found cow pelvis bone and the reflections that appear on sunglass lenses appear to give a terrestrial, fifteen year-old boy extraterrestrial qualities during a birthday celebration at a ranch. The portrait challenges me to examine the way I perceive and interpret identity. It is through the exploration of the diverse individual identities and perspectives that collectively compose humanity, which leads to the discovery of the world we live in. Location: Okeechobee, Florida, United States. (Photo and caption by Jennifer Fortnash/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Motherhood]. Calm Silence shared between a mother and daughter amongst the frenzied traffic along the road to Agra. Location: Somewhere between Delhi & Agra, India. (Photo and caption by Darrell Lew/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Motherhood]. Calm Silence shared between a mother and daughter amongst the frenzied traffic along the road to Agra. Location: Somewhere between Delhi & Agra, India. (Photo and caption by Darrell Lew/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Raw Beauty]. Two raw Beauties from a village could put any model to shame. Location: Bhuj Gujarat, India. (Photo and caption by Porus Khareghat/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Raw Beauty]. Two raw Beauties from a village could put any model to shame. Location: Bhuj Gujarat, India. (Photo and caption by Porus Khareghat/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Yogi]. Yogi as captured in Varanesi in India. (Photo and caption by Erik Tyler/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Yogi]. Yogi as captured in Varanesi in India. (Photo and caption by Erik Tyler/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [A big moustache]. Rabari elder showing off his big moustache, the bigger the moustache the more status. Rabari men wear red turbans and white clothes. Sometimes they might use white turbans also. They wear silver bracelets and golden earrings The men like smoking tobacco in Chillums (small Pipe). They also sit together and drink Opium mixed with water, during festivals and ceremonies, after offering it to Gods. Custom is to offer it to each other as well. Location: Image taken close to Mt. Abu, South Rajahstan, India. (Photo and caption by Ingetje Tadros/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [A big moustache]. Rabari elder showing off his big moustache, the bigger the moustache the more status. Rabari men wear red turbans and white clothes. Sometimes they might use white turbans also. They wear silver bracelets and golden earrings The men like smoking tobacco in Chillums (small Pipe). They also sit together and drink Opium mixed with water, during festivals and ceremonies, after offering it to Gods. Custom is to offer it to each other as well. Location: Image taken close to Mt. Abu, South Rajahstan, India. (Photo and caption by Ingetje Tadros/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Behind the Wall]. Pupils from the school of Degerme behind the wall of the school. Location: Abricots, Grand'Anse department of Haiti. (Photo and caption by Christophe Stramba-Badiali/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Behind the Wall]. Pupils from the school of Degerme behind the wall of the school. Location: Abricots, Grand'Anse department of Haiti. (Photo and caption by Christophe Stramba-Badiali/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Vegu Nagamiufa]. Vegu, a member of the Nagamiufa tribe, in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea wearing traditional [bilas]. Her grandfather recieves a small living allowance from the government for his work preserving traditional costumes of tribal groups in the highlands. (Photo and caption by James Morgan/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Vegu Nagamiufa]. Vegu, a member of the Nagamiufa tribe, in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea wearing traditional [bilas]. Her grandfather recieves a small living allowance from the government for his work preserving traditional costumes of tribal groups in the highlands. (Photo and caption by James Morgan/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Lighter than her Life]. Christiane, a child of the Roofless Movement in Salvador Brazil. A beautiful spirit living a life not hers by choice, but she brings love and light to all around her. (Photo and caption by Geralyn Shukwit/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Lighter than her Life]. Christiane, a child of the Roofless Movement in Salvador Brazil. A beautiful spirit living a life not hers by choice, but she brings love and light to all around her. (Photo and caption by Geralyn Shukwit/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Great Sand Dunes]. Walking on the dunes looking towards I could appreciate how small we are compared to the dunes. The dunes seems neverending while you walk. Location: Great Sand Dunes NP. (Photo and caption by Matteo Berte/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Great Sand Dunes]. Walking on the dunes looking towards I could appreciate how small we are compared to the dunes. The dunes seems neverending while you walk. Location: Great Sand Dunes NP. (Photo and caption by Matteo Berte/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Muay Thai Fighter]. I attended a Muay Thi Fight while traveling through Bangkok. The first round was of two boys that looked like they were no older than 15. They were ferocious and I couldn't believe how intense the fighting was. This is a picture of one of the fighters towards the end of the fight when he looks to be exhausted from all the blows he's taken. (Photo and caption by James Keefe/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Muay Thai Fighter]. I attended a Muay Thi Fight while traveling through Bangkok. The first round was of two boys that looked like they were no older than 15. They were ferocious and I couldn't believe how intense the fighting was. This is a picture of one of the fighters towards the end of the fight when he looks to be exhausted from all the blows he's taken. (Photo and caption by James Keefe/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Pipedreams]. As the call from mosques sound throughout the city, men make their way to begin prayer at this time of Eid. They walk in clothes freshly dressed, through busy streets and building sites. These pipes are some of the obstacals, though also used as shade from the intense sun and as a place of social gathering once prayer has been be completed. As for now, men and boys will soon repetedly bow their heads, all the while strengthening their faith. And I wonder at times, do they ever ask Allah for particular blessings, or do their most intimate hopes remain nothing more than pipe dreams. Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Photo and caption by Maria de la Guardia/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Pipedreams]. As the call from mosques sound throughout the city, men make their way to begin prayer at this time of Eid. They walk in clothes freshly dressed, through busy streets and building sites. These pipes are some of the obstacals, though also used as shade from the intense sun and as a place of social gathering once prayer has been be completed. As for now, men and boys will soon repetedly bow their heads, all the while strengthening their faith. And I wonder at times, do they ever ask Allah for particular blessings, or do their most intimate hopes remain nothing more than pipe dreams. Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Photo and caption by Maria de la Guardia/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [The Toddler]. When I was taking photos of the people celebrating Holi Festival, I noticed this toddler was looking at me for a while. Location: Mathura, India. (Photo and caption by Ng Hock How/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [The Toddler]. When I was taking photos of the people celebrating Holi Festival, I noticed this toddler was looking at me for a while. Location: Mathura, India. (Photo and caption by Ng Hock How/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Mother and daughter!] Location: Floating Village, Siem Reap, Cambodia. (Photo and caption by Hakan Sevdi/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Mother and daughter!] Location: Floating Village, Siem Reap, Cambodia. (Photo and caption by Hakan Sevdi/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Lolita the Lamb]. Pictured above is Lolita the Lamb. One of the many lambs whose purity and beauty invoke the traveling visitors into contributing towards the livelihood of their Peruvian owners. Location: Cuzco, Peru. (Photo and caption by Lymaris Roman/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Lolita the Lamb]. Pictured above is Lolita the Lamb. One of the many lambs whose purity and beauty invoke the traveling visitors into contributing towards the livelihood of their Peruvian owners. Location: Cuzco, Peru. (Photo and caption by Lymaris Roman/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [My 95 year old aunt]. I visited my family in Saint Petersburg in December and had a chance to see my great aunt. We share the first name, Olya. She is 95, rarely leaves her apartment, yet she is very sharp and curious. She even tutors a neighbor's kid in math! She lived through Stalin's 1930s repressions, the Second World War, deaths of many relatives, including my grandma, her sister, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. She had to escape Tajikistan in 1990s, leaving everything behind, yet she brought her spirit and garden tools with her. Every time I'm there, I think: [Please, will I see you next time...] Location: Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo and caption by Olya Gary/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [My 95 year old aunt]. I visited my family in Saint Petersburg in December and had a chance to see my great aunt. We share the first name, Olya. She is 95, rarely leaves her apartment, yet she is very sharp and curious. She even tutors a neighbor's kid in math! She lived through Stalin's 1930s repressions, the Second World War, deaths of many relatives, including my grandma, her sister, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. She had to escape Tajikistan in 1990s, leaving everything behind, yet she brought her spirit and garden tools with her. Every time I'm there, I think: [Please, will I see you next time...] Location: Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo and caption by Olya Gary/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Little Girl and the Elephant]. In front of my hotel on the river banks, Ramu the elephant and his handler came walking along and attracted this small European girl (tourist) attention. Ramu was drawn on his forehead with chalk. Location: Udaipur, India. (Photo and caption by Lauren Volo/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Little Girl and the Elephant]. In front of my hotel on the river banks, Ramu the elephant and his handler came walking along and attracted this small European girl (tourist) attention. Ramu was drawn on his forehead with chalk. Location: Udaipur, India. (Photo and caption by Lauren Volo/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Lollipop]. This photograph was taken in Daegu, South Korea at Beomeo Junction. The shutter sound from the camera made this little girl turn around and thats when I took the photograph you see. (Photo and caption by Stephen Aschkenes/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Lollipop]. This photograph was taken in Daegu, South Korea at Beomeo Junction. The shutter sound from the camera made this little girl turn around and thats when I took the photograph you see. (Photo and caption by Stephen Aschkenes/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Adamancy, Mama Africa]. Eunice Wanda lives in Kenyan countryside. She has more grandchildren than she can count. Both of her galoshes has holes in them but it doesn't matter. Somebody has to hoe the fields. This year (2010) has been good. Lots of rain and plentiful harvest. Still life is tough. Nobody knows about the next rain season. Eunice is proud and bows to nothing. She is the model of an independent woman of Africa. (Photo and caption by Anna Karatvuo/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Adamancy, Mama Africa]. Eunice Wanda lives in Kenyan countryside. She has more grandchildren than she can count. Both of her galoshes has holes in them but it doesn't matter. Somebody has to hoe the fields. This year (2010) has been good. Lots of rain and plentiful harvest. Still life is tough. Nobody knows about the next rain season. Eunice is proud and bows to nothing. She is the model of an independent woman of Africa. (Photo and caption by Anna Karatvuo/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Countryman]. During an unforgettable trekking in San Antao, descending from the top of the mountain to the green valley through a narrow cobblestone path, passing the small villages, we entered into a couple of enchanting eyes: we were magically and totally lost in a daydream, as you can see and enjoy... Location: San Antao Island, Cabo Verde. (Photo and caption by Giulia Castiglione/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Countryman]. During an unforgettable trekking in San Antao, descending from the top of the mountain to the green valley through a narrow cobblestone path, passing the small villages, we entered into a couple of enchanting eyes: we were magically and totally lost in a daydream, as you can see and enjoy... Location: San Antao Island, Cabo Verde. (Photo and caption by Giulia Castiglione/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Child playing with color]. This child was playing Holi festival of color. Location: Vrindavan, India. (Photo and caption by Anirudha Robi Chakraborty/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Child playing with color]. This child was playing Holi festival of color. Location: Vrindavan, India. (Photo and caption by Anirudha Robi Chakraborty/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Young Woman Praying, Lama Temple, Beijing]. At the Lama Buddhist Temple Complex in Beijing, this young woman was lost in thought or prayer, her face slightly distorted by the flames. (Photo and caption by Ben Longland/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Young Woman Praying, Lama Temple, Beijing]. At the Lama Buddhist Temple Complex in Beijing, this young woman was lost in thought or prayer, her face slightly distorted by the flames. (Photo and caption by Ben Longland/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [On the move]. A lonely Massai walking in the desert. Location: Kenya, Ambosseli. (Photo and caption by Romana Wyllie/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [On the move]. A lonely Massai walking in the desert. Location: Kenya, Ambosseli. (Photo and caption by Romana Wyllie/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Queen of her World]. Walking down a street in Sapa Vietnam, all 3.5 feet tall and with a pace that was that had me at a very brisk walk. One of the local villager that come to the city to buy and sell goods. She slowed and stopped long enough for me to photograph her, then with a nod of her head she was off. There was no need for words, no asking for anything. It was the simple beauty of seeing and being seen. Location: Sapa City, Sapa Province, Vietnam. (Photo and caption by Vern Minard/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Queen of her World]. Walking down a street in Sapa Vietnam, all 3.5 feet tall and with a pace that was that had me at a very brisk walk. One of the local villager that come to the city to buy and sell goods. She slowed and stopped long enough for me to photograph her, then with a nod of her head she was off. There was no need for words, no asking for anything. It was the simple beauty of seeing and being seen. Location: Sapa City, Sapa Province, Vietnam. (Photo and caption by Vern Minard/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Bride Crossing]. Newlyweds cross the street to get to their reception. You have to move fast with everything in China. (Photo and caption by Jeffery Boggan/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Bride Crossing]. Newlyweds cross the street to get to their reception. You have to move fast with everything in China. (Photo and caption by Jeffery Boggan/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




    [Onward]. A young man looks out onto a rainy day as the bus he is on makes its long journey from Kunming to Shenzhen. Location: Yunnan province, China. (Photo and caption by A. Kwan/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


    [Onward]. A young man looks out onto a rainy day as the bus he is on makes its long journey from Kunming to Shenzhen. Location: Yunnan province, China. (Photo and caption by A. Kwan/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


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ALL 2012 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest – in HIGH RESOLUTION. Part 4: [Travel Portraits] Weeks 1-6


[Hoi An, Vietnam]. I captured this photo of my girlfriend as she paused exiting a shrine. Among the hustle and bustle of Vietnam. (Photo and caption by David Elmore/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Hoi An, Vietnam]. I captured this photo of my girlfriend as she paused exiting a shrine. Among the hustle and bustle of Vietnam. (Photo and caption by David Elmore/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[The Boy With A Scarf]. Looking to escape the massive crowds at the Great Pyramids, I strayed from the beaten path to stumble upon this child tending to a camel. This image was taken just days before the Egyptian Revolution started in January of 2011. His expression reminds me of the saying [the quiet before the storm]. (Photo and caption by Bill Marshall/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[The Boy With A Scarf]. Looking to escape the massive crowds at the Great Pyramids, I strayed from the beaten path to stumble upon this child tending to a camel. This image was taken just days before the Egyptian Revolution started in January of 2011. His expression reminds me of the saying [the quiet before the storm]. (Photo and caption by Bill Marshall/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Sea Monster]. After a year of being apart, my younger sister finally came to visit me while I was living, working, and exploring the Virgin Islands. Her first snorkeling adventure consisted of sea turtle prowling, starfish investigations, and predatory sister skirmishes. Location: St John, USVI. (Photo and caption by Savanna Goodman/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Sea Monster]. After a year of being apart, my younger sister finally came to visit me while I was living, working, and exploring the Virgin Islands. Her first snorkeling adventure consisted of sea turtle prowling, starfish investigations, and predatory sister skirmishes. Location: St John, USVI. (Photo and caption by Savanna Goodman/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Ibrahim]. Came across this porter at a tented camp in kenya, I thought his face would make for an interesting shot. Location: Kenya, Nairobi tented camp. (Photo and caption by Bryan Pereira/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Ibrahim]. Came across this porter at a tented camp in kenya, I thought his face would make for an interesting shot. Location: Kenya, Nairobi tented camp. (Photo and caption by Bryan Pereira/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[The Two Josephs]. This is a portrait of two young Masaai Warriors in Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. They both happened to be called Joseph and they both were extremely curious about my camera. They became my muses on the trip, always willing to jump into a photograph on cue... literally:) (Photo and caption by Laura Grier/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[The Two Josephs]. This is a portrait of two young Masaai Warriors in Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. They both happened to be called Joseph and they both were extremely curious about my camera. They became my muses on the trip, always willing to jump into a photograph on cue... literally:) (Photo and caption by Laura Grier/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[A Peruvian Woman and her Lama]. I LOVE when people look like their pets. This Peruvian Woman was trying to make money by posing for tourists with her pet Llama at Sacsayhuamán, Ruins, Cusco, Peru. (Photo and caption by Laura Grier/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[A Peruvian Woman and her Lama]. I LOVE when people look like their pets. This Peruvian Woman was trying to make money by posing for tourists with her pet Llama at Sacsayhuamán, Ruins, Cusco, Peru. (Photo and caption by Laura Grier/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Indonesian Man Selling Corn]. This man waited patiently on Jimbaran Beach in Bali, Indonesia to sell corn to tourists after they ate their candlelit dinners on the beach. I waited and watched how the gorgeous sunset slowly started to match the lighting of his cart of corn and then walked over and asked him to take this portrait of him. I love how he gave me the [thumbs up]. (Photo and caption by Laura Grier/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Indonesian Man Selling Corn]. This man waited patiently on Jimbaran Beach in Bali, Indonesia to sell corn to tourists after they ate their candlelit dinners on the beach. I waited and watched how the gorgeous sunset slowly started to match the lighting of his cart of corn and then walked over and asked him to take this portrait of him. I love how he gave me the [thumbs up]. (Photo and caption by Laura Grier/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Devotion to the Land]. Dora and her husband are farmers living in the ancient valley of Vinales in northwest Cuba. This valley is studded with ancient limestone pillars called mogotes that stand like guardians over the fertile fields of tobacco and corn. (Photo and caption by James Kao/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Devotion to the Land]. Dora and her husband are farmers living in the ancient valley of Vinales in northwest Cuba. This valley is studded with ancient limestone pillars called mogotes that stand like guardians over the fertile fields of tobacco and corn. (Photo and caption by James Kao/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[All Smiles]. Our surgical team spent 2 weeks in the Western Highlands of Ethiopia performing obstetric fistula and uterine prolapse surgeries last November. I've never seen so many smiling ladies in a hospital before. The love and gratitude was overwhelming. This little girl was an orphan living on the hospital grounds and would come hang out with us on our breaks. Her smile and infectious laugh were an unbelievable gift. I look at this picture often and can't wait to go back next year. (Photo and caption by Kathryn Quenneville/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[All Smiles]. Our surgical team spent 2 weeks in the Western Highlands of Ethiopia performing obstetric fistula and uterine prolapse surgeries last November. I've never seen so many smiling ladies in a hospital before. The love and gratitude was overwhelming. This little girl was an orphan living on the hospital grounds and would come hang out with us on our breaks. Her smile and infectious laugh were an unbelievable gift. I look at this picture often and can't wait to go back next year. (Photo and caption by Kathryn Quenneville/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Father Ali]. Father Ali with his niece. He is one of the oldest townsman alive in zanzibar's stone town. With his age of 92 he is a living contemporary witness of the history of Zanzibar and telling his story automatically tells the story of the hard-fought island lying in the indian ocean. It was a pleasure to meet him and listen to his storys. Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania. (Photo and caption by O-young Kwon/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Father Ali]. Father Ali with his niece. He is one of the oldest townsman alive in zanzibar's stone town. With his age of 92 he is a living contemporary witness of the history of Zanzibar and telling his story automatically tells the story of the hard-fought island lying in the indian ocean. It was a pleasure to meet him and listen to his storys. Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania. (Photo and caption by O-young Kwon/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Warrior Eye]. The Karo is one of the greatest tribes found in Africa. It was almost midday and photographic conditions was extremely tough as the light was seriously harsh. I approached this individual warrior on the banks of Ethiopia's Omo River and focused as closely as possible on his eyes. He had the most amazing eyes I have ever seen on a human and reminded me of a predator staring intensely at his prey. (Photo and caption by Marius Coetzee/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Warrior Eye]. The Karo is one of the greatest tribes found in Africa. It was almost midday and photographic conditions was extremely tough as the light was seriously harsh. I approached this individual warrior on the banks of Ethiopia's Omo River and focused as closely as possible on his eyes. He had the most amazing eyes I have ever seen on a human and reminded me of a predator staring intensely at his prey. (Photo and caption by Marius Coetzee/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Kids of Sapa]. Four little beautiful Hmong girls from Lao Chai Village, near Sapa, Vietnam. (Photo and caption by Felipe Hanower/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Kids of Sapa]. Four little beautiful Hmong girls from Lao Chai Village, near Sapa, Vietnam. (Photo and caption by Felipe Hanower/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Local girl]. A local girl with a comb in her hair, Chimoio, central Mozambique close to the border with Zimbabwe... (Photo and caption by Nicholas Zajicek/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Local girl]. A local girl with a comb in her hair, Chimoio, central Mozambique close to the border with Zimbabwe... (Photo and caption by Nicholas Zajicek/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Mekong Lady]. Very nice posing of Mekong lady come across my boat... Love her smile very much. Location: Mekong River, Ho Chi Minh. (Photo and caption by Suhaimi Mat Isa/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Mekong Lady]. Very nice posing of Mekong lady come across my boat... Love her smile very much. Location: Mekong River, Ho Chi Minh. (Photo and caption by Suhaimi Mat Isa/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Portrait of man in a citron green turban]. Rajasthan is widely recognized for its charming and elegant colourful turbans. I saw this Local man sitting on the street, he wearing a citron green turban, the colour blended into background painted wall. I thought it's nice, took this shot. Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. (Photo and caption by Xuesong Liao/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Portrait of man in a citron green turban]. Rajasthan is widely recognized for its charming and elegant colourful turbans. I saw this Local man sitting on the street, he wearing a citron green turban, the colour blended into background painted wall. I thought it's nice, took this shot. Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. (Photo and caption by Xuesong Liao/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Terrestrial]. A found cow pelvis bone and the reflections that appear on sunglass lenses appear to give a terrestrial, fifteen year-old boy extraterrestrial qualities during a birthday celebration at a ranch. The portrait challenges me to examine the way I perceive and interpret identity. It is through the exploration of the diverse individual identities and perspectives that collectively compose humanity, which leads to the discovery of the world we live in. Location: Okeechobee, Florida, United States. (Photo and caption by Jennifer Fortnash/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Terrestrial]. A found cow pelvis bone and the reflections that appear on sunglass lenses appear to give a terrestrial, fifteen year-old boy extraterrestrial qualities during a birthday celebration at a ranch. The portrait challenges me to examine the way I perceive and interpret identity. It is through the exploration of the diverse individual identities and perspectives that collectively compose humanity, which leads to the discovery of the world we live in. Location: Okeechobee, Florida, United States. (Photo and caption by Jennifer Fortnash/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Motherhood]. Calm Silence shared between a mother and daughter amongst the frenzied traffic along the road to Agra. Location: Somewhere between Delhi & Agra, India. (Photo and caption by Darrell Lew/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Motherhood]. Calm Silence shared between a mother and daughter amongst the frenzied traffic along the road to Agra. Location: Somewhere between Delhi & Agra, India. (Photo and caption by Darrell Lew/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Raw Beauty]. Two raw Beauties from a village could put any model to shame. Location: Bhuj Gujarat, India. (Photo and caption by Porus Khareghat/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Raw Beauty]. Two raw Beauties from a village could put any model to shame. Location: Bhuj Gujarat, India. (Photo and caption by Porus Khareghat/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Yogi]. Yogi as captured in Varanesi in India. (Photo and caption by Erik Tyler/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Yogi]. Yogi as captured in Varanesi in India. (Photo and caption by Erik Tyler/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[A big moustache]. Rabari elder showing off his big moustache, the bigger the moustache the more status. Rabari men wear red turbans and white clothes. Sometimes they might use white turbans also. They wear silver bracelets and golden earrings The men like smoking tobacco in Chillums (small Pipe). They also sit together and drink Opium mixed with water, during festivals and ceremonies, after offering it to Gods. Custom is to offer it to each other as well. Location: Image taken close to Mt. Abu, South Rajahstan, India. (Photo and caption by Ingetje Tadros/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[A big moustache]. Rabari elder showing off his big moustache, the bigger the moustache the more status. Rabari men wear red turbans and white clothes. Sometimes they might use white turbans also. They wear silver bracelets and golden earrings The men like smoking tobacco in Chillums (small Pipe). They also sit together and drink Opium mixed with water, during festivals and ceremonies, after offering it to Gods. Custom is to offer it to each other as well. Location: Image taken close to Mt. Abu, South Rajahstan, India. (Photo and caption by Ingetje Tadros/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Behind the Wall]. Pupils from the school of Degerme behind the wall of the school. Location: Abricots, Grand'Anse department of Haiti. (Photo and caption by Christophe Stramba-Badiali/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Behind the Wall]. Pupils from the school of Degerme behind the wall of the school. Location: Abricots, Grand'Anse department of Haiti. (Photo and caption by Christophe Stramba-Badiali/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Vegu Nagamiufa]. Vegu, a member of the Nagamiufa tribe, in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea wearing traditional [bilas]. Her grandfather recieves a small living allowance from the government for his work preserving traditional costumes of tribal groups in the highlands. (Photo and caption by James Morgan/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Vegu Nagamiufa]. Vegu, a member of the Nagamiufa tribe, in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea wearing traditional [bilas]. Her grandfather recieves a small living allowance from the government for his work preserving traditional costumes of tribal groups in the highlands. (Photo and caption by James Morgan/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Lighter than her Life]. Christiane, a child of the Roofless Movement in Salvador Brazil. A beautiful spirit living a life not hers by choice, but she brings love and light to all around her. (Photo and caption by Geralyn Shukwit/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Lighter than her Life]. Christiane, a child of the Roofless Movement in Salvador Brazil. A beautiful spirit living a life not hers by choice, but she brings love and light to all around her. (Photo and caption by Geralyn Shukwit/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Great Sand Dunes]. Walking on the dunes looking towards I could appreciate how small we are compared to the dunes. The dunes seems neverending while you walk. Location: Great Sand Dunes NP. (Photo and caption by Matteo Berte/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Great Sand Dunes]. Walking on the dunes looking towards I could appreciate how small we are compared to the dunes. The dunes seems neverending while you walk. Location: Great Sand Dunes NP. (Photo and caption by Matteo Berte/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Muay Thai Fighter]. I attended a Muay Thi Fight while traveling through Bangkok. The first round was of two boys that looked like they were no older than 15. They were ferocious and I couldn't believe how intense the fighting was. This is a picture of one of the fighters towards the end of the fight when he looks to be exhausted from all the blows he's taken. (Photo and caption by James Keefe/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Muay Thai Fighter]. I attended a Muay Thi Fight while traveling through Bangkok. The first round was of two boys that looked like they were no older than 15. They were ferocious and I couldn't believe how intense the fighting was. This is a picture of one of the fighters towards the end of the fight when he looks to be exhausted from all the blows he's taken. (Photo and caption by James Keefe/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Pipedreams]. As the call from mosques sound throughout the city, men make their way to begin prayer at this time of Eid. They walk in clothes freshly dressed, through busy streets and building sites. These pipes are some of the obstacals, though also used as shade from the intense sun and as a place of social gathering once prayer has been be completed. As for now, men and boys will soon repetedly bow their heads, all the while strengthening their faith. And I wonder at times, do they ever ask Allah for particular blessings, or do their most intimate hopes remain nothing more than pipe dreams. Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Photo and caption by Maria de la Guardia/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Pipedreams]. As the call from mosques sound throughout the city, men make their way to begin prayer at this time of Eid. They walk in clothes freshly dressed, through busy streets and building sites. These pipes are some of the obstacals, though also used as shade from the intense sun and as a place of social gathering once prayer has been be completed. As for now, men and boys will soon repetedly bow their heads, all the while strengthening their faith. And I wonder at times, do they ever ask Allah for particular blessings, or do their most intimate hopes remain nothing more than pipe dreams. Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Photo and caption by Maria de la Guardia/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[The Toddler]. When I was taking photos of the people celebrating Holi Festival, I noticed this toddler was looking at me for a while. Location: Mathura, India. (Photo and caption by Ng Hock How/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[The Toddler]. When I was taking photos of the people celebrating Holi Festival, I noticed this toddler was looking at me for a while. Location: Mathura, India. (Photo and caption by Ng Hock How/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Mother and daughter!] Location: Floating Village, Siem Reap, Cambodia. (Photo and caption by Hakan Sevdi/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Mother and daughter!] Location: Floating Village, Siem Reap, Cambodia. (Photo and caption by Hakan Sevdi/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Lolita the Lamb]. Pictured above is Lolita the Lamb. One of the many lambs whose purity and beauty invoke the traveling visitors into contributing towards the livelihood of their Peruvian owners. Location: Cuzco, Peru. (Photo and caption by Lymaris Roman/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Lolita the Lamb]. Pictured above is Lolita the Lamb. One of the many lambs whose purity and beauty invoke the traveling visitors into contributing towards the livelihood of their Peruvian owners. Location: Cuzco, Peru. (Photo and caption by Lymaris Roman/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[My 95 year old aunt]. I visited my family in Saint Petersburg in December and had a chance to see my great aunt. We share the first name, Olya. She is 95, rarely leaves her apartment, yet she is very sharp and curious. She even tutors a neighbor's kid in math! She lived through Stalin's 1930s repressions, the Second World War, deaths of many relatives, including my grandma, her sister, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. She had to escape Tajikistan in 1990s, leaving everything behind, yet she brought her spirit and garden tools with her. Every time I'm there, I think: [Please, will I see you next time...] Location: Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo and caption by Olya Gary/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[My 95 year old aunt]. I visited my family in Saint Petersburg in December and had a chance to see my great aunt. We share the first name, Olya. She is 95, rarely leaves her apartment, yet she is very sharp and curious. She even tutors a neighbor's kid in math! She lived through Stalin's 1930s repressions, the Second World War, deaths of many relatives, including my grandma, her sister, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. She had to escape Tajikistan in 1990s, leaving everything behind, yet she brought her spirit and garden tools with her. Every time I'm there, I think: [Please, will I see you next time...] Location: Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo and caption by Olya Gary/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Little Girl and the Elephant]. In front of my hotel on the river banks, Ramu the elephant and his handler came walking along and attracted this small European girl (tourist) attention. Ramu was drawn on his forehead with chalk. Location: Udaipur, India. (Photo and caption by Lauren Volo/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Little Girl and the Elephant]. In front of my hotel on the river banks, Ramu the elephant and his handler came walking along and attracted this small European girl (tourist) attention. Ramu was drawn on his forehead with chalk. Location: Udaipur, India. (Photo and caption by Lauren Volo/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Lollipop]. This photograph was taken in Daegu, South Korea at Beomeo Junction. The shutter sound from the camera made this little girl turn around and thats when I took the photograph you see. (Photo and caption by Stephen Aschkenes/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Lollipop]. This photograph was taken in Daegu, South Korea at Beomeo Junction. The shutter sound from the camera made this little girl turn around and thats when I took the photograph you see. (Photo and caption by Stephen Aschkenes/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Adamancy, Mama Africa]. Eunice Wanda lives in Kenyan countryside. She has more grandchildren than she can count. Both of her galoshes has holes in them but it doesn't matter. Somebody has to hoe the fields. This year (2010) has been good. Lots of rain and plentiful harvest. Still life is tough. Nobody knows about the next rain season. Eunice is proud and bows to nothing. She is the model of an independent woman of Africa. (Photo and caption by Anna Karatvuo/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Adamancy, Mama Africa]. Eunice Wanda lives in Kenyan countryside. She has more grandchildren than she can count. Both of her galoshes has holes in them but it doesn't matter. Somebody has to hoe the fields. This year (2010) has been good. Lots of rain and plentiful harvest. Still life is tough. Nobody knows about the next rain season. Eunice is proud and bows to nothing. She is the model of an independent woman of Africa. (Photo and caption by Anna Karatvuo/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Countryman]. During an unforgettable trekking in San Antao, descending from the top of the mountain to the green valley through a narrow cobblestone path, passing the small villages, we entered into a couple of enchanting eyes: we were magically and totally lost in a daydream, as you can see and enjoy... Location: San Antao Island, Cabo Verde. (Photo and caption by Giulia Castiglione/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Countryman]. During an unforgettable trekking in San Antao, descending from the top of the mountain to the green valley through a narrow cobblestone path, passing the small villages, we entered into a couple of enchanting eyes: we were magically and totally lost in a daydream, as you can see and enjoy... Location: San Antao Island, Cabo Verde. (Photo and caption by Giulia Castiglione/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Child playing with color]. This child was playing Holi festival of color. Location: Vrindavan, India. (Photo and caption by Anirudha Robi Chakraborty/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Child playing with color]. This child was playing Holi festival of color. Location: Vrindavan, India. (Photo and caption by Anirudha Robi Chakraborty/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Young Woman Praying, Lama Temple, Beijing]. At the Lama Buddhist Temple Complex in Beijing, this young woman was lost in thought or prayer, her face slightly distorted by the flames. (Photo and caption by Ben Longland/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Young Woman Praying, Lama Temple, Beijing]. At the Lama Buddhist Temple Complex in Beijing, this young woman was lost in thought or prayer, her face slightly distorted by the flames. (Photo and caption by Ben Longland/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[On the move]. A lonely Massai walking in the desert. Location: Kenya, Ambosseli. (Photo and caption by Romana Wyllie/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[On the move]. A lonely Massai walking in the desert. Location: Kenya, Ambosseli. (Photo and caption by Romana Wyllie/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Queen of her World]. Walking down a street in Sapa Vietnam, all 3.5 feet tall and with a pace that was that had me at a very brisk walk. One of the local villager that come to the city to buy and sell goods. She slowed and stopped long enough for me to photograph her, then with a nod of her head she was off. There was no need for words, no asking for anything. It was the simple beauty of seeing and being seen. Location: Sapa City, Sapa Province, Vietnam. (Photo and caption by Vern Minard/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Queen of her World]. Walking down a street in Sapa Vietnam, all 3.5 feet tall and with a pace that was that had me at a very brisk walk. One of the local villager that come to the city to buy and sell goods. She slowed and stopped long enough for me to photograph her, then with a nod of her head she was off. There was no need for words, no asking for anything. It was the simple beauty of seeing and being seen. Location: Sapa City, Sapa Province, Vietnam. (Photo and caption by Vern Minard/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Bride Crossing]. Newlyweds cross the street to get to their reception. You have to move fast with everything in China. (Photo and caption by Jeffery Boggan/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Bride Crossing]. Newlyweds cross the street to get to their reception. You have to move fast with everything in China. (Photo and caption by Jeffery Boggan/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)




[Onward]. A young man looks out onto a rainy day as the bus he is on makes its long journey from Kunming to Shenzhen. Location: Yunnan province, China. (Photo and caption by A. Kwan/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


[Onward]. A young man looks out onto a rainy day as the bus he is on makes its long journey from Kunming to Shenzhen. Location: Yunnan province, China. (Photo and caption by A. Kwan/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)


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