National geographic photo contest part 1
National Geographic holds a photo competition every year. You can search through multiple galleries and even help out the judging by voting on National Geographic.com. Photographers send their images to participate in three categories: nature, people and places. In each category there is one winner that awards with the cash prize. We have already published the best photos of "National Geographic Photo Contest 2011". We invite you to see more pictures of the participents of National Geographic photo contest.

Dubai from above

penguin family

Supercell Thunderstorm

"The golden gecko licking nectar from a young Morinda in Kailua, Hawaii. These geckos live everywhere, enjoying the nectar and basking in the sun not far from where we left off. "(Photo and Caption by Chandra Sherin)

Lion in the Shadows

"The rays of the morning sun illuminate the" Church Shift "during the festival" Burning Man "in Nevada." (Photo and caption by Lars Tieman)

Eruption of Gunung Rinjani




Buffalo Race

In the photo: "The elephant Jabulani welcomes its owner Stavros Chakomu before heading on a safari." (Photo and caption by Paula Durham)



Ship Breakers of Chittagong

Twilight Cloud

Man and Bird