Photographers, you now only have two days left to enter the 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest! Last day is Friday, May 27. A final batch of images was just sent to us by National Geographic to show you what you’ll be up against. The grand prize winner will receive a once-in-a-lifetime experience, a seven-day Polar Bear Photo Safari for two at Churchill Wild–Seal River Heritage Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World. Yes, a polar bear safari! Imagine the pictures you could take! Don’t hesitate. Enter now!
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…but I am not the only one
A lonely zebra in the midst of a field full of flowers. Near Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa.
Photo and caption by Yuval Ofek / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
Colorful Market
Colorful market in Bangkok city, Thailand. Location: Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Photo and caption by Kajan Madrasmail / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
Snowy bride
Brave bride getting wed in the only day of snow in Tokyo, winter 2014. Location: Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Photo and caption by Stephane Mangin / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
Mystical Forest
You don’t need to travel far from cities to visit Narnia. This 7 gill shark was photographed in a kelp forest just off the shore of Simonstown near Cape Town.Location: Simon’s Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Photo and caption by Tracey Jennings / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
Midnight Thirst
In the still of a star lit night, buffalo cautiously approach to quench their thirst. A long exposure with light painting allows me to capture the moment forever Location: South Africa
Photo and caption by Alison Langevad / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
River Delta 6
One of a series of aerial shots taken from a helicopter over the fabulous river deltas in South Iceland. This one depicts the end of the journey for one river as it winds its way to the ocean. The brilliant colors are a result of mineral deposits picked up by the glacial waters. We were lucky to shoot on a gorgeously sunny day which really brought out the colors. Location: South Iceland
Photo and caption by Stephen King / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
Blue Lagoon
People enjoying their time in the legendary Blue Lagoon outside of Reykjavik in Iceland. Location: Blue Lagoon, Iceland
Photo and caption by Slawek Kozdras / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
On the Top of the World
The shot is the result of a magical, powerful instant seen from the top of Sonchaux (CH), a day when the clouds were particulary low. I though I was like immerged in a fairytale, out of every human scale.
Photo and caption by Boukhechina Malik / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
The Colourful
Ho Chi Minh City This is taken from the 12th floor of a hostel. Me and my friends were amazed how beautiful is the night view, let alone the vibrant side of Ho Chi Minh City in the morning. Location: Cây Bàng Một, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Photo and caption by King Fung Wong / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
