We love a good photo here at British Airport Transfers. So, it may come as no surprise that we follow the National Geographic Traveler magazine 2014 Photo Contest quite closely. This year photographers from all over the world submitted more than 18,000 photos combined in the hope of winning what is become a prestigious prize in photography. We have had a browse through these images and we’ve decided to share those images which caught our eye.
La Fete de la Mare
Teenagers recline on their fishing baskets as they wait for their village's annual fishing celebration known as the fête de mare to begin.
Credit: Photo and caption by Sarah Jackson via National Geographic
Tranquility
I had backpacked in the high sierra mountains in Yosemite national park and camped near Cathedral peak. My first backpacking experience with all my photographic gears packed and hiked to 9600ft where I set up my camp. After couple of hours of rest from the hike, I was rewarded with this view of the milky way later that night.
Credit: Photo and caption by vivek vijaykumar via National Geographic
Sunrise On Thames
After a rather wet and cold morning, the sun begins to breath through over the Thames in London.
Credit: Photo and caption by Tristan O'Tierney via National Geographic
Yield
Most peaceful and amazing place on earth - Yellowstone National Park. And for some reasons buffalo seems the most magnificent animal to me. I am glad that I met one on the road.
Credit: Photo and caption by Maris Rozenfelds via National Geographic
Lion King
Ashanti the beautiful male Lion was photographed in the early morning light.
Credit: Photo and caption by yvonne kippenberg via National Geographic
Marrakesh Spa Heater
This man’s job (pictured below) is to solely heat a spa next door. I noticed a door and a couple of men sitting on a rug inside, so I got the nod from our guide to check it out...
Credit: Photo and caption by Edward TC via National Geographic
From Green to Blue
Aerial view of glacial rivers in Iceland.
Credit: Photo and caption by samuel FERON via National Geographic
Final Touches
The indigenous Huli are the last traditional tribe in the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Undiscovered by Europeans until the 1930s, their way of life differs little today from what the first missionaries encountered.
Credit: Photo and caption by Guy Needham via National Geographic
Dreaming Dubai
The vibrant city of Dubai is still dreaming early in the morning. I took the picture before sunrise and was totally overwhelmed of the colorful scenery.
Credit: Photo and caption by Nicole Luettecke via National Geographic
Shrimp Boat Harbor
A small shrimp boat harbor in the german village Dorum at the north sea.
Credit: Photo and caption by Nicole Luettecke via National Geographic
Curious Humpback
Whale encounter around Tahiti and the Islands can be surprising sometime. This day two whales where particularly curious to see what was this boat around them...
Credit: Photo and caption by Rodolphe Holler via National Geographic
Lunch time in the monkey forest
A baby long-tailed macaque nurses in Ubud's Monkey Forest on the Indonesian island of Bali
Cheetah & Cub
Having lost several of her cubs to Hyenas, the last cheetah cub stays close to the mother.
Credit: Photo and caption by Frank Stebner via National Geographic
Bombay-The city of dreams!
Boombay now called Mumbai is called a city of dreams in India. Lots of people from other parts of India come to Mumbai with dreams to do something big, and many do so as well...
Credit: Photo and caption by Mithilesh Choubey via National Geographic
Double Arches
Shot of the Double Arches during the night. Play of a longexposure and flashlight.
Credit: Photo and caption by Christopher Dormoy via National Geographic
Dustbath
Elephants in evening light enjoying a dustbath at Mikumi National Park.
Credit: Photo and caption by Mark Timmermans via National Geographic
Winners
First Place Winner: The Independence Day
While on storm chasing expeditions in Tornado Alley in the U.S. I have encountered many photogenic supercell storms. This photograph was taken while we were approaching a storm near Julesburg, Colorado, on May 28, 2013...
Credit: Photo and caption by Marko Korošec via National Geographic
Second Place Winner: Mea Shearim, Jerusalem, Israel
Mea Shearim, the ultra-Orthodox district of Jerusalem. Newly married couple Aaron and Rivkeh will be alone together for the first time after their wedding ceremony. Their marriage was arranged by their families.
Credit: Photo and caption by AGNIESZKA TRACZEWSKA via National Geographic
Third Place Winner: Diver in Magic Kingdom
Green Lake (Grüner See) is located in Tragöss Austria. In spring snowmelt raises the lake level about 10 meters. This phenomenon, which lasts only a few weeks, covers hiking trails, meadows, and trees. The result is a magical diving landscape.
Credit: Photo and caption by Marc Henauer via National Geographic
Merit Prize Winner: Light Source
A young monk finds a perfect light source to read his book inside of his pagoda in Old Bagan, Burma.
Credit: Photo and caption by Marcelo Castro via National Geographic
Merit Prize Winner: End of the World
This photo, taken at the 'end of the world' swing in Banos, Ecuador, captures a man on the swing overlooking an erupting Mt. Tungurahua. The eruption took place on February 1st, 2014. Minutes after the photo was taken, we had to evacuate the area because of an incoming ash cloud.
Credit: Photo and caption by sean hacker teper via National Geographic
Merit Prize Winner: A Well Earned Rest in the Sahara
This photo of Moussa Macher, our Tuareg guide, was taken at the summit of Tin-Merzouga, the largest dune (or erg) in the Tadrat region of the Sahara desert in southern Algeria.
Credit: Photo and caption by Evan Cole via National Geographic
Merit Prize Winner: Divine Makeover
Taken during the Mayana Soora Thiruvizha festival, which takes place every March in the small village of Kaveripattinam the day after Maha Shivarathiri (the great night of Shiva)...
Credit: Photo and caption by Mahesh Balasubramanian via National Geographic
Merit Prize Winner: Ladies in Waiting
While exploring Burough Market in London, I was delighted to come across four lovely young women dressed in vintage white dresses, eating ice cream as the local shopkeeper looked on...
Credit: Photo and caption by Susie Stern via National Geographic
Merit Prize Winner: Foggy, Small Town
This photo was captured at noon on December 25, 2013, from the castle which is located on the edge of the small town and is the perfect viewpoint for the panorama of the almost intact historical town...
Credit: Photo and caption by Duowen Chen via National Geographic
Merit Prize Winner: 'Khotso' Peace at Devil's Knuckles
On arrival at Jonathan's Lodge our horses took to celebrating liberation from their heavy burdens. With the backdrop of "The Devil's Knuckles" and the afternoon's glow, how could I not take advantage of these magnificent creatures rejoicing?...
Credit: Photo and caption by Byron Inggs via National Geographic
Viewer's Choice Winner: Among the Giants
Capturing a brief moment of wonder and awe during a trip to Sequoia National Forest and the Trail of 100 Giants.
Credit: Photo and caption by James Eimmerman via National Geographic
To view all of the images visit the National Geographic Traveler magazine 2014 Photo Contest website.
Title Image credits: Photo and caption by Marko Korošec via National Geographic
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December 27th, 2014 17:48