30 Unique Images From National Geographic Travel Photography Contest Finalists
In This Article, The Top 30 Images Of The 2019 National Geographic Travel Photography Contest Have Been Collected And Displayed.
Every year, National Geographic opens its creative doors to highlight talented professional photographers worldwide through the National Geographic Travel Travel Travel Contest and similar events. This contest invites artists to help National Geographic explore and experience the world through their travel photos.
Many beautiful pictures from this competition were published in 2019, which please the eyes of every viewer. Photo submissions for the National Geographic Travel contest closed on May 3, and each request represents a stunning moment from our exciting world.
Bored Panda divides these images into three categories: nature, cities, and people. Each of the works submitted by the artists tells a story of a place, shows us the natural world, or shares the views of people around the world.
In this article, you can see the best-submitted works of the National Geographic travel photography contest. The grand prize winner of this contest will receive $7,500. Prizes for individual categories for first to third place are $2,500, $1,500, and $750, respectively.
Nature
Tip Of The Iceberg by David Edgar
I took this photo of a juvenile humpback whale in the South Pacific, a few miles off the Tongatapu coast. This playful whale came right up to me and looked me straight in the eye; while the tip of his muzzle glistened in the afternoon sun. I captured such an image by placing half of my camera in the water and the other half outside. If you look closely, you can see Lonnie, our expert captain, taking a picture of this incredible encounter from inside the dive boat.
Nature
Motherhood by Sonalini Khatrapal
We were lucky to find a newborn lion cub in the Masai Mara plains of Kenya. The mother was cautious with her cub and often hid it behind a bush away from predators. In this photo, when the cub unknowingly walked too close to a cliff, the mother lion quickly tried to grab it by the head to keep it from falling. It seems dangerous, But the fact that the mother lion takes the cub and takes it to a safe place is a kind and loving thing.
cities
Milky Way From Chureito Pagoda by Yukihito Ono
I could see the Milky Way when the cherry blossoms bloomed at Chorizo Pagoda. It allowed me to take pictures of rare sights.
Nature
Polar Bear Cubs by Michelle Teal
I took an icebreaker along the Beaufort Sea in Kaktovik, Alaska, to capture a picture of these two cubs playing in the snow. I was lucky to capture this moment among many others. Photographing bears in the snow at this close distance is difficult; Because when the water freezes, the minor boat season is over. If you go early, you can only photograph the polar bears in the mud.
cities
Glitz and Grit by Gonchalo Lobo Pinheiro
The old quarters contrast with the glamorous Grand Lisboa Hotel in Macau.
People
Leviathan by Eric Sidner
Xiao is a large mud hill in Fujian, China. Famous for the bamboo poles that stretch to the horizon and are used to hang and dry seaweed, this area has preserved the traditional ways of coastal life. After visiting an ancient forest, we got lost on the country roads to the highway. I parked, walked down a muddy field, and took pictures. I looked out the student window and saw these huge nets in the wind like floating tentacles that grab the boaters.
Nature
Close Up Of The Dalmatian Pelican by Damilis Mansour
During my recent trip to Greece’s Kerkini Lake, I got to know Dalmatian pelicans up close. These birds, known as the largest pelican species in the world, are unique, Especially in winter when their red and orange colors make the photo brighter.
Nature
Let The Fire Fall by Daniel Yee
Yosemite National Park’s famous “Fire Falls” is a natural phenomenon that occurs when Horsetail Falls glows orange due to the angle of sunlight hitting the water and appears only at certain times and weather conditions. Some fire waterfalls are seen in yellow color, while others shine like a burning fire. I was lucky enough to witness the latter with strong winds making for a spectacular sight to behold. To capture this image, I moved far away from the snowy mountain and took the photo.
Nature
Valley of Dreams by Gokul Kanagaraje
Its Alpine meadow sunset in Dolomites, Italy. I had to walk 5 kilometers uphill from the hotel for sunset. Because at the last moment, I realized that visitors are not allowed to drive in this conservation area, But it was worth it.
Nature
The Odd One by Tihomir Trikkov
I recorded several photos, But after a while, I realized that the best pictures could not be registered but must be kept in your heart. I put my camera away, sat down, and looked up slowly and silently. These butterflies congregate in Michoacán to spend the cold months between November and March. Some of them come from Canada. Some places, like El Rosario National Park in Mexico, inspire you with a sense of humility, gratitude for life, and the beauty of nature and awaken your inner child like a time machine.
Nature
The Dream by Navin Srikantachari
It was a quiet morning at Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. The sun was rising, and the fog of last night was clearing. While driving through the forest, we saw this beautiful leopard sitting on his favorite tree. Ever since I started wildlife photography, I have wanted to photograph a leopard in a tree. It took more than three years to find the subject of this picture. I love everything about this picture; A wandering leopard, a beautiful tree with white flowers, soft sunlight, everything was ready to capture such a picture.
Nature
Pachyderm Afire by Greg Davison
The mother elephant did not like our jeep to get so close to her, So when the sun set, it raised a little dirt and dust into the air.
People
We Ride Together by Tihomir Trikkov
Contestants showcase their skills at the annual Golden Eagle Festival. This festival is held in Western Mongolia. Eagle hunters celebrate their Kazakh heritage and compete to catch small animals such as rabbits and foxes. Eagle hunting has been done in Central Asia for thousands of years, But today, only in the culture of Kazakhstan, where the traditions are still alive, such a ceremony can be observed.
Nature
Caught In The Act by Michelle Teal
While on safari in the Mara, these Maasai men were going to do a morning dance for us; But before this, I saw one of them taking a selfie with his smartphone. Technology seems to have invaded every place in the world.
Nature
The Importance Of Marine Reserves by Rachel Stewart
When my best friend and I were taking photos outside a sea cave, she was surrounded by a blue mau mau fish school. We were lucky enough to visit this place on the east coast of New Zealand in April 2019. The Poor Knights Marine Area is home to many underwater species with numerous caves, tunnels, and abundant aquatic animals. This place is also popular with divers. My photo is a reminder that we need to protect the oceans more.
Nature
Great Migration Of Wildebeest by Penny Heagie
A migrating heron jumps into the river and frantically tries to reach the shore on the other side of the water. Many passengers survive, But some of them are eaten by crocodiles.
Nature
Winter Branch by Anna Onshi
winter mountain The leaves were dead, and it was snowing. The contrast between the branches and the snow was awe-inspiring and artistic.
Nature
Ascend by James Vodica
A sea turtle near the island of Haran comes close to the surface to breathe.
Nature
Exhausted by Taylor Albright
The days are much shorter in the winter, and the different elevations in Yellowstone National Park have early sunsets. As dusk fell and the temperature dropped, a herd of American buffalo climbed a snowy hill searching for their next meal. As I watched them go one by one, one of the buffaloes paused and turned its head towards me. Then he breathed, and when he exhaled, he made a thick vapor and finally continued on his way, joined the rest of the group, and left.
cities
Taj Mahal by Rainer Walder
How do you photograph one of India’s most iconic and photographed locations and still create something unique? I went there early in the morning and sat in the reeds on the other side of the Yamuna river, looking for a spot where I could only see the Taj Mahal. I did not intend to reveal all its greatness; Rather, I was looking for a mysterious and unknown state to show its stunning beauty. Of course, a giant python should also understand what I do in its habitat.
cities
Petra By Candlelight by Enrico Pescantini
Petra is a 2000-year-old city located in the rocks of Jordan and is considered one of the most beautiful of its kind. It was once a gate on the Silk Road and is now one of the World’s Seven Wonders. The best experience of seeing this place is walking the valley that leads to the Pink City at night, like the old merchants and traders. In the dark, this place is lit by hundreds of candles. It is one of the closest things to time travel and truly an unforgettable experience.
Nature
So-No-Taki Waterfall by Weizhong Deng
On this day, the temperature dropped below freezing. At first, I was disappointed that the whole place was covered in thick pre-dawn fog. While I shot the main scene with an ultra-wide angle lens, I chose the 85mm lens to frame the shot here. As the sun rose (out of frame on the right), it illuminated the falls beautifully and cleared away some of the mist. The final image was taken with a circular polarizer and the camera on a tripod.
cities
Sunrise Behind The Taj Mahal by John O
The sun has risen behind the Taj Mahal in this photo taken from the north side of the Yamuna River. This place was built to tribute to Mumtaz Mahal in Agra and took almost 20 years to build. The area of this building is entirely relaxing, which is a beautiful contrast to the hustle and bustle of Indian life.
cities
La Flèche De Notre Dame by Florent Serfati
Arrow of Notre Dame: The flaming arrow on the lower part of the fallen building caused an explosion.
Nature
Lava Under Plumes Of Smoke by Michael Priya
This image shows lava from the Kilauea eruption entering the ocean, revealing the newly formed island below.
People
Frozen land? (?Frozen Land) by Alessandra Meniconzi
In the winter of 2019, Mongolia’s beautiful Khovsgol Lake, called the “Dark Blue Pearl” by locals, was showing signs of a changing climate. The frozen surface melted faster than usual, and the ice was not very thick. The sounds created by the thinning of the ice (such as cracking and shaking) were frightening, But the locals still use this section as their route across the ice.
Nature
Gathering Of Kukeri by Christian Taylor
As the sun set, a group of Bulgarian Quakers gathered on a hill above their village. This ancient Pagan festival is still celebrated in the towns of Bulgaria, and all community members participate.
cities
Dramatic Literature by Thomas Martin McShane
An abandoned theater has been revived as a bustling bookstore. This bookstore is located deep in the inner city of Buenos Aires and is now a popular place to relax, drink coffee, and flip through different books with, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world. It’s an inspiring example of urban development done right and with great results.
cities
Sherbert Density – The Block Tower by Toby Harriman
Hong Kong is one of the world’s most populous regions; its total density is estimated at 6300 people per square kilometer. I don’t want to say I can live here, But I love the colors in the original Japanese designs.
Nature
What will happen after this? (What Will Happen Next?) by Rita Kluge
On my last day in Antarctica, I posted my previous video update and recorded what I expected, heard, and what was to come. A leopard seal was eating a penguin. I was in a 7mm wetsuit to give me more flexibility to change positions quickly.
A typical encounter with these underwater animals lasts 20 minutes or so, and I’m not too cold afterward, But that day was different; Because we swam with three other leopard jaws. I felt safe being close to these animals with my team. It felt amazing.
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