Tony Zhang is shortlisted in the nature category thanks to his fascinating shot of flamingos and their chicks on Tanzania's Lake Natron. These photographs show just how stirring the best travel photography can be. To celebrate in true Nat Geo fashion, they opened up a photography contest … Jun 22, 2015 - I love National Geographic ♡. Close. National Geographic Partners Support Center. WINNER: Francesca Page â€” Spotted eagle ray, near Cocos Island, Costa Rica, The judges said: “The deep blues of this photograph create a sophisticated, calming image. Headquarters and Other Contact Information. Keith is a contributing photographer at National Geographic Magazine, a founding member of the SeaLegacy Collective, a Nikon ambassador and has worked for clients globally including Apple, Disney, Google, Oprah Winfrey Network, Toyota, Adidas, Discovery, Nike, Red Bull, The North Face, The New York Times, and National Geographic TV. US Eastern Time and ends November 30, 2010, 9:00:00 a.m. WINNER: Hadriel Torres â€” Performing the haka, Ua Pou island, French Polynesia, The judges said: “The energy captured here is electric, and the details — from the faraway rock towers to the tensed, raised limbs and ceremonial accessories of the performers — show masterful composition and technical ability. A world leader in geography, cartography and exploration. As the grand prize winner, Torres will travel to Mexico courtesy of National Geographic Journeys, operated by G Adventures, on the Cultural Wonders of Mexico tour — a new, nine-day itinerary exploring the cuisine and culture of the country. National Geographic photography quickly shifted to digital photography for both its printed magazine and its website. Alsaad Al Menhali, editor-in-chief of National Geographic Al Arabiya, also a judge, said the contest was an opportunity to witness the uniqueness of each city. Performing the haka, Ua Pou island, French Polynesia. It is a finalist in the people category. National Geographic Kids Guide to Photography This amazing book has tips and tricks on how to take great pictures, with advice from Nat Geo photographer Annie Griffiths as well as My Shot kid shutterbugs. Ask or enter a search term here. Kay Lockett is behind this portrait of Dugerjav, a mother-of-eight and a grandmother of 22 from Mongolia proudly displaying her Order of Glorious Motherhood medal. The featured image above (and below) is by Bonny Fleming/National Geographic Photo Contest. The grand prize winner of this year’s National Geographic Traveller Photography Competition was Hadriel Torres, who snapped the prize shot at the Matavaa O Te Henua Enana arts festival, held on the remote Marquesas Islands. These photographs show just how stirring the best travel photography can be. newsdesk@thenational.ae Take a look at some of the winning images. The celebration of local music, dance and crafts showcases the lively traditions of this Pacific archipelago, attracting delegations from all six inhabited islands, as well as tourists. It was snapped by Holly Barber and is shortlisted in the cities category. Have you checked this year’s winners of National Geographic travel photography contest yet? See gallery This year judges sifted through more than 4,500 entries and whittled them down to a 12-strong shortlist - presented here. Nat Geo photo contests feature powerful and inspiring images of animals, cultures, and places from around the world. As we approached the rocks, we saw quite a few cubs. National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. 1. To be eligible for the Student Photo Contest, you must be at least 13 years old, enrolled in grades 7 through 12, and residing in the United States at the time of submission. The celebration of local music, dance and crafts showcases the lively traditions of this Pacific archipelago, attracting delegations from all six inhabited islands, as well as tourists. Some of the world’s most iconic photos are portraits and it’s no wonder — people make a travel experience. In 2014 National Geographic invited photographers from around the world to submit photos in three categories: People, Places, and Nature. The four category winners were selected from over 4,500 entries. Second and third-place winners will receive photography hampers worth US$5,000 (Dh18,634) and $2,500, respectively. It was taken during the Matavaa festival, which has been held every four years since 1986 on the island chain. The National Geographic Society and Microsoft's AI for Earth program are partnering to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way we monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth's natural resources for a more sustainable future. The overall Grand Prize winning photo (above) has earned a total of $10,000 and a trip to National Geographic headquarters. Photographer Mick Ryan captured this charming scene of two ladies carrying groceries in the southern Italian city of Bari. The grand prize winner, Weimen Chu’s story about how he made this winning photograph is fascinating and worth a read for any serious photographer who wants to make award-winning photos. This serene shot of the Yuanyang rice terraces, in China's southern Ailao Mountains, is a finalist in the landscape category. National Geographic Support Center. They have all been shortlisted in National Geographic Traveller (UK)'s prestigious Photography Competition 2020. On Tuesday, National Geographic Kids announced the winners of its photography competition, which received more than 46,000 entries from around the world. The 2010 National Geographic Photography Contest begins September 1, 2010 at 9:00:00 a.m. Photographer George Turnbull snapped this mesmerising image of Namib-Naukluft Park in Namibia. The smartphone company teamed up with National Geographic for the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography awards, a photo contest for mobile phone users worldwide to showcase their photography skills. Mar 24, 2020 - Explore Dona Young's board "National Geographic photo contest" on Pinterest. Out of over 16,000 entries, Aaron Lim Boon Teck of Singapore won the grand prize (and Winner of the Nature category) for his amazing shot of the eruption of Indonesia's Gunung Rinjani volcano. Enter the National Geographic Student Photo Contest, and you could win a spot on one of our photography trips! WINNER: Annapurna Mellor â€” Thiksey Monastery, Ladakh, India, The judges said: “The depth of this image is terrific: you can keep looking into it and finding new levels. Daily Shot is National Geographic Traveller India’s daily photo contest. If you’re interested in entering a photography contest, keep reading to learn more. See more ideas about national geographic, national geographic photo contest, national geographic photos. The image is a finalist in the people category. This colourful image, by Jordan Banks, is a finalist in the cities category. We wanted images that showcased the natural world in all its glory, executed with flair, creativity and technique. This stunning picture, taken at dusk, shows a rooftop view of The Church of Our Lady Before Tyn in Prague. Please visit natgeo.com/photocontest for information on the next photo contest. Nov 2, 2015 - Explore Eric Stafford's board "Photography" on Pinterest. National Geographic has made a name for themselves with their earth-shattering photographs, so it was no surprise that they made Instagram history as the first brand to reach 100 million followers (those are almost Kim Kardashian numbers). The theme and progress of the contest will be published on the official websites of both parties. Tuesday, December 11, 2018. See more ideas about national geographic photo contest, photography, national geographic photos. US Eastern Time. The winners are in from the 2012 National Geographic Photography Contest feast your eyes on the photos below and enjoy! It was taken by Francesca Page near Cocos Island in Costa Rica and is a finalist in the nature category. Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller (UK), said of the grand prize winner’s photograph: “The shot was a clear winner with the judges, capturing the energy and the power of the dance against the backdrop of the stunning location. WINNER: Jordan Banks â€” The Soho building on Odaiba artificial island, Tokyo, Japan, The judges said: “A mature, dynamic and striking image with excellent use of colour. Here are 10 more submissions. See more ideas about national geographic photo contest, national geographic photos, photo. This category celebrates the most outstanding shots of the animal kingdom. Annapurna Mellor is behind this incredible photo of the dramatic mountains and Buddhist Thiksey Monastery in the Ladakh region of India. Source: 2013 National Geographic Photography Contest HONORABLE MENTION, PEOPLE: "Arabic was born in one of the biggest cities in the world, New York. The solitary person adds an artful detail to the overall image.”, Mother Nature can be a generous subject, but capturing her beauty isn’t easy. Or the heavily-moustached man sporting a multi-coloured turban in the backdrop of a turquoise-blue Jodhpur? Here’s the Grand Prize winning photograph of 2019 Nation Geographic Travel Photo Contest. It was snapped by Eric Ho. It has been shortlisted in the landscape category. Animals don’t play by the rules, which makes capturing those fleeting moments all the more rewarding. Here, the haka (a ceremonial dance of powerful gestures and stamping) is performed by the local dance group on the small island of Ua Pou while awaiting the arrival of the neighbouring islands’ canoes. In subsequent years, the cover, while keeping its yellow border, shed its oak leaf trim and bare table of contents, to allow for a full page photograph taken for one of the month's articles. Winners of the National Geographic's 2014 Photo Contest have been announced, with first place winners in three categories bringing in cash prizes. After a record number of submissions—46,000, to be exact—the winners of the 2016 National Geographic International Photography Contest for Kids have been announced. This joyful image, taken by Hariel Torres, shows dancers performing a haka on Ua Pou island in French Polynesia's Marquesas Islands archipelago. ... Photo Contest Support. This jaw-dropping shot shows a spotted eagle ray. National Geographic announced the winners of their annual photography contest for which a panel of experts went through more than 9,200 entries submitted by … Launched in 2011, the annual contest seeks to find the UK's best new travel photography talent across four categories: cities, landscape, nature and people. National Geographic's International Photography Contest attracts thousands of entries from photographers of all skill levels around the world every year. The sense of place is powerfully conveyed. Search Search Close. Who May Enter Explore National Geographic. Photography. This jolly image was snapped by Lynn Fraser and shows Danchu, a Roma coppersmith in Transylvania. National Geographic Student Photo Contest. We were looking for dynamic images that capture the spirit of a city and offer a glimpse into the urban world. Have a Question? View the full shortlist for the National Geographic Traveller Photography Competition 2020, SubscribePrivacy Policy(UPDATED)Terms of ServiceCookie PolicyPolicies & ProceduresContact InformationWhere to WatchConsent ManagementCookie Settings, National Geographic Traveller Photography Competition 2019: Meet the winners, How to master the art of street photography, How I got the shot: capturing working life in Kefalonia, Photography: Capturing sun flares in Belgium. The image is a finalist in the cities category. It’s a wonderfully spare composition, and the simplicity of the lines of the ray are sublime.”. The National Geographic Society: Donations, Education, Grants . See all the winners of the 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest - 1. It shows the striking doors of the Soho building - a private block of flats in Odaiba, an artificial island in Tokyo Bay. We spotted a pride of lions sleeping on top of the kopjes in the Serengeti. Why is Everyone Snapping Up These New $79 Earbuds. I want to be there, experiencing that view, and that’s what landscape photography is all about.”. The Grand Prize Winner will receive $10,000 and a trip to National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C., to participate in the annual National Geographic Photography Seminar in January 2013: A behind-the-scenes experience like none other. The shot, entered into the ‘People’ category, was selected as the overall competition winner from more than 4,500 entries. A worthy overall winner of our grand prize.”, From Bristol to Bogotá, cities provide endless inspiration for photographers. His photo will be published in worldwide editions of Nat Geo magazine. Spanning scenes of nature, cultural snapshots, and portraits of animals, the winning photos showcase all that the world has to offer—including its up-and-coming talent. After all, what is the Dadar flower market without a frenzy of a hundred impatient customers? National Geographic is once again holding their annual Photo Contest, with the deadline for submissions coming up on November 30th.