THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Nature Photographer of the Year contest is attracting the best photographers, the brightest images, and the most extraordinary scenes from around the world.
The competition, which began in August and finishes on the 4 November, has four categories: landscape, environmental issues, action and animal portraits.
We’re looking for photos that showcase the awe-inspiring and diverse natural world around us. That could be a powerful wildlife shot, a stunning landscape, or a look at a complicated environmental issue – whatever nature means to you.
If you don’t quite get what they mean, here’s a taster of week 7 and 8′s entries:
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Source: A. Zelinskiy" title="">The grand-prize winner will receive a 10-day trip for two to the Galápagos with National Geographic Expeditions and two 15-minute image portfolio reviews with National Geographic photo editors.
The grand prize is a ten-day trip for two to the Galápagos with National Geographic Expeditions.
Each category will also feature three winners:
• First place: $2,500 (around €2,300)
• Second place: $750 (around €690)
• Third place: $500 (around €460)
With just three weeks left before the competition reaches its end, if you have a few photos that you think could win, send them in here.
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