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National Geographic's Travel Photo contest's most spectacular entries

National Geographic's Travel Photo contest's most spectacular entries

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Jaw-dropping entries for the 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest keep on coming. Here are 10 more that have impressed the judges -- and it's clear they've got their work cut out. The grand prize winner will win $7,500 (Rs 5.2 lakh) and will be featured on the @natgeotravel Instagram account which boasts 30 million followers.

Amazing entries to the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Amazing entries to the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo contest is now in its fifth week of accepting entries. The best entries this week include a close-up of a lioness and two bears giving high-fives to one another. The contest is open until May 3.

Astonishing photos from final week of National Geographic travel contest

Astonishing photos from final week of National Geographic travel contest

Rediff.com3 May 2019

National Geographic's 2019 Travel Photo contest is drawing to a close after six weeks of pictures from photographers around the world. The final week's selection of pictures includes rhinos drinking in a thunderstorm and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

Breathtaking sights captured in National Geographic travel photo contest

Breathtaking sights captured in National Geographic travel photo contest

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

National Geographic's new travel photography competition is entering its third week and is attracting stunning pictures from across the globe. Some of the jaw-dropping pictures show the famous "Firefall" of Yosemite National Park to a sunset at the Taj Mahal. The annual competition is accepting entries until May 3 at 12pm and asks for pictures in three categories: nature, cities and people.

Amazing winners of 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Amazing winners of 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

A snowy fishing village in Greenland, a vulture soaring through the sky in Spain, and a trio of actors gearing up for an opera performance in China all make up the award winners in the 2019 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year awards. Chosen from thousands of entries, the winning snap is called Winter in Greenland and was taken by Weimin Chu. It depicts the fishing village of Upernavik in northwestern Greenland. Chu will receive $7,500 (Rs 5.21 lakh) and a post on National Geographic Travel's Instagram account, @natgeotravel. Here we present the winners in each of the three categories.

Jaw-dropping pictures from National Geographic's travel photo contest

Jaw-dropping pictures from National Geographic's travel photo contest

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

National Geographic has revealed the first batch of entries in its 'Travel Photo' contest -- and the bar has been set very high. Think extraordinary landscapes, inquisitive wildlife, sneak peeks into people's lives around the world, and jaw-dropping natural phenomenons; all captured in a whole host of creative ways. These exquisite images are battling it out for the possible grand prize of $7,500 (Rs 5.17 lakh). The winning image will also be featured on National Geographic's official Instagram account. Details of entry into the competition can be found on the contest homepage, and National Geographic are accepting entries until May 3. Here are some early highlights from the entries National Geographic received so far.

Open Again: National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest

Open Again: National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The grand-prize winner will receive an eight-day National Geographic expedition to Alaska for two

Open Again: National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest

Open Again: National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The grand-prize winner will receive an eight-day National Geographic expedition to Alaska for two

10 jaw-dropping photos from National Geographic Traveler photo contest

10 jaw-dropping photos from National Geographic Traveler photo contest

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Be prepared to have a serious case wanderlust when you're scrolling through these awe-inspiring photographs of our Planet Earth.

Highlights of 'People' in National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

Highlights of 'People' in National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

Rediff.com10 May 2018

We've already presented some of the stunning early entries to the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest in the Nature category and now, here are incredible portraits and action shots of people from around the world that have been submitted in the People category. As mentioned earlier, the grand-prize winner will be awarded $10,000 (Rs 6.67 lakh), will have their photo posted on the @NatGeoTravel Instagram account, as well as the bragging rights. Take a look and be amazed!

Jaw-dropping entries in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

Jaw-dropping entries in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest is in full swing, with some of the best entries across the nature category being shared with the public.

City-themed entries for the Nat Geo travel photographer of the year awards

City-themed entries for the Nat Geo travel photographer of the year awards

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

When one thinks of cities, one doesn't usually think of beauty and marvellous sights! However, this incredible collection of entries from this year's National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest prove beauty can be found in even the busiest of places.

Stunning photos in the running for Nat Geo travel photo contest

Stunning photos in the running for Nat Geo travel photo contest

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

National Geographic's Travel Photo Contest is open for entries and has already attracted incredible snaps from across the globe. Week 2 of the contest include images of a newborn lion being carried to safety in the jaws of its mother, a daredevil slackliner in the USA, and a penguin being chased by a fur seal. The international competition runs from 18 March to 3 May, with budding photographers able to enter their work in one of three categories: nature, cities and people.

From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Travel photographers take note! The competition is already fierce in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest, now underway. National Geographic editors have pulled together some of their favourite entries so far from all three categories - Nature, People and Cities. Once the competition closes, a panel of judges, selected by National Geographic Travel, will choose a winner in each of the categories and also name an overall winner. A public vote will also see a people's choice winner named. The photographer scooping the top prize will win $10,000 and have their winning image posted on the Nat Geo Travel Instagram account. The contest is now open and entries can be submitted until May 31, 2018.

See the wonderful world through the eyes of National Geographic!

See the wonderful world through the eyes of National Geographic!

Rediff.com4 May 2017

National Geographic launched its annual Travel Photographer of the Year contest, calling on photographers around the world to submit their work in one of three categories: nature, people or cities.

National Geographic reveals the best travel photos

National Geographic reveals the best travel photos

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

National Geographic has announced the winners of its prestigious Travel Photographer of the Year photo contest for 2017. And the images are just breathtaking.

These 10 PHOTOS will take you on an incredible journey

These 10 PHOTOS will take you on an incredible journey

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Bored at work? Tired of the same old life you live? The next 10 images you see will snap you of your boredom and transport you to a world like no other!

National Geographic reveals travel photograph of the year

National Geographic reveals travel photograph of the year

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Here are the winners of this year's National Geographic Travel Photographer Of The Year.

The winners of the Nat Geo's Travel Photographer of the Year 2018

The winners of the Nat Geo's Travel Photographer of the Year 2018

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

National Geographic has announced the winning photos of its popular Travel Photographer of the Year 2018 photo contest. The grand prize was awarded to Japanese photographer Reiko Takahashi, who captured an underwater photo of a humpback whale calf's tail. The winning photo, titled "Mermaid," was selected from over 13,000 entries received this year. Describing the moment she captured the scene, she said: "It was a special scene for me, to be able to take a photo of the calf, completely relaxed in gentle waters." Scroll down to see the full selection of winners.

Don't miss: The AMAZING winners of Nat Geo photo contest

Don't miss: The AMAZING winners of Nat Geo photo contest

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

We present the winning photographs of the prestigious competition.

Stunning PHOTOS: 11 must-see moments

Stunning PHOTOS: 11 must-see moments

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Taken in locations ranging from Afghanistan to Vietnam, the winning pictures show everything from peaceful landscapes to unexpected moments.

The Woman Who Chases Birds

The Woman Who Chases Birds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Rathika Ramaswamy's love affair with wildlife photography began in 2003, when she took pictures of birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. That love affair -- captured in her lens -- bloomed! And how!

National Geographic wants you to visit Hyderabad!

National Geographic wants you to visit Hyderabad!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The National Geographic Traveler magazine has released its go-now destinations for 2015. And apna Hyderabad is on it!

7 nature trails in the world you cannot miss in 2017

7 nature trails in the world you cannot miss in 2017

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

You don't need to be a fan of Jurassic Park or Jungle Book to head out on these holidays!

7 world cultures you must experience in 2017

7 world cultures you must experience in 2017

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

You must visit these wonderful places across the globe to experience their rich and vibrant culture.

Travel 2017: Top 7 cities to head to!

Travel 2017: Top 7 cities to head to!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

2017 is full of long weekends! You won't regret planning your next trip to these wonderful cities.

'India is blazing down a tunnel'

'India is blazing down a tunnel'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

'Anything that is anti-growth is demonised because growth is the biggest religion.' 'Growth is synonymous with progress. In fact, it is the opposite.' 'Exponential growth is cancer.'

10 places to visit in 2015!

10 places to visit in 2015!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Travel bloggers Amrita Das and Rutavi Mehta list out their recommendations.

Will you quit your job to hit the road?

Will you quit your job to hit the road?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Why are more and more young people quitting their day jobs to travel? Abhishek Mande Bhot finds out.