Family Time: One of the Outdoor Scenes in the National
Geographic Travel Photo Contest. The winners have been chosen, but all of
these photos seem like winners to us! There’s nothing like a father’s and
a mother’s
love. “A lion and lioness share some quality time with their cubs.”
Location: Governor’s Camp, Kenya.
Photo #1 and “quoted” caption by © Brandon Harris/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Merit Winner: The Village of Gásadalur. Outdoor scene
category. “The village of Gásadalur and the island of Mykines in the background.
Until a tunnel was built in 2004, the 16 residents living in Gásadalur had to
take a strenuous hike or horseback over the steep 400 meter mountain in order to
make it to the other villages. It was a rare sunny day in the Faroe Islands and
I had to wait until the clouds rolled in to provide some softer light. I decided
to go with a long exposure (1 minute 10 seconds) to illustrate the force of the
wind and a serene sea among the isolated islands.” Location: Gásadalur, Faroe
Islands.
Photo #2 and “quoted” caption by © Ken Bower/National Geographic Traveler Photo
Contest
Merit Winner: Lost in Time – An Ancient Forest. “Near
the city of Morondava, on the West coast of Madagascar lies an ancient forest of
Baobab trees. Unique to Madagascar, the endemic species is sacred to the
Malagasy people, and rightly so. Walking amongst these giants is like nothing
else on this planet. Some of the trees here are over a thousand years old. It is
a spiritual place, almost magical.” Location: Avenue du Baobab, Morandava,
Madagascar.
Photo #3 and “quoted” caption by © Ken Thorne/National Geographic Traveler Photo
Contest
The first place winner was Butterfly: Sense of Place
Winner. “This image was shot in the Kyrgyz lands of the Wakhan Corridor. The
intimacy of this everyday life moment, shot inside of a family yurt, is in total
contrast with the harsh environment these nomadic tribes live in. On the right
we notice a television and a sound console. These tribes live weeks away from
any village by foot. In spite of being located at an altitude of 4,300 meters in
one of the most remote areas of Afghanistan they are equipped with solar panels,
satellite dishes and cellphones. Ancestral ways of living, with touches of
modernity.” Location: Wakhan Corridor Afghanistan.
Photo #4 and “quoted” caption by © Cedric Houin/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
One of seven Merit Winners — Underwater Surf: Sense of
Place. “Taken at Cloud Break at an outer reef in Fiji, a surfer duck dives his
board to clear the rolling waves of the raw ocean.” Location: Cloudbreak, Fiji,
Pacific Ocean.
Photo #5 and “quoted” caption by © Lucia Griggi/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
The Third Place Winner was Devotees: Travel Portrait.
“During the Easter holy celebration called “Misteri” in Trapani, the devotees
carry the scenes of Christ’s passion on their shoulders all night long. When the
day comes they take a break.”
Photo #6 and “quoted” caption by © Andrea Guarneri/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Second Place Winner My Balloon: Outdoor Scene. “H’mong
children play with their balloons on a foggy day in Moc Chau, Son La province,
Vietnam; photographed January 2012.”
Photo #7 and “quoted” caption by © Vo Anh Kiet/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
One of Seven Merit Winners — Bagan Bliss: Sense of
Place. “More than 2,000 Buddhist temples and pagodas fill the plains of Bagan.
Once the capital of the Pagan Empire, farmers now raise their livestock within
the centuries old complex. The best way to see Bagan, apart from a ride on a hot
air balloon, is by bicycle. It’s easy to get off the beaten path and live out
your wildest Indiana Jones fantasy.” Location: Bagan, Myanmar (Burma).
Photo #8 and “quoted” caption by © Peter DeMarco/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Viewers’ Choice Winner: Huset in Outdoor Scenes
category with amazing aurora. “A lonely cabin is
illuminated under the Northern Lights in Finnmark, Norway.”
Photo #9 and “quoted” caption by © Michelle Schantz/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Merit Winner: Looking into Another World. “This is the
great Japanese maple tree in the Portland Japanese Gardens.”
Photo #10 and “quoted” caption by © Fred Anby/National Geographic Traveler Photo
Contest
What’s Up? Spontaneous Moments. “Hundreds of adolescent
elephant seals live on the beach eating and learning adult behavior before
leaving the island. It is a cacophony of sound and activity until noon, when
everyone seems to take a siesta. As I walked by these sleeping seals, one of
them popped up his head as if to ask, ‘What’s up’?” Location: South Georgia
Island.
Photo #11 and “quoted” caption by © Barbara Engel/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Stacked Supercell with Lightning:
Outdoor Scenes category. “This huge mesocyclone supercell was near the Nebraska
/ Kansas border on the night of June 22nd, 2012. What a stunning structure!”
Location: Nebraska, USA.
Photo #12 and “quoted” caption by © Jennifer Brindley/National Geographic
Traveler Photo Contest
Lava Kiss. Spontaneous red hot
kissing moment erupts
on Kalapana, Hawaii. “My husband and I, along with a tour guide and a group of
friends, hiked up to what was formerly the Royal Gardens subdivision above
Kalapana, Hawaii, where the last standing house was just recently taken over by
the active lava flow. While waiting for the rain to pass, we started taking
back-lit portraits of each other in front of the lava flow after I set up my
camera on the tripod. For the last photo, my husband spontaneously dipped me in
a kiss. It was a truly once-in-a-lifetime moment!”
Photo #13 and “quoted” caption by © Dallas Nagata White/National Geographic
Traveler Photo Contest
The ice cave experience: Sense of
Place. “Deep, blue and cold. The frightening experience of climbing inside an
ice cave on the north face of alpine summit at 3800 m above sea level is very
difficult to describe in words. Especially in summer, when all the glacial ice
melts making the place for completely new formations. You need to stay focused,
pay attention to every single move and commit yourself entirely to this climb.
The reward?! An amazing experience of climbing something pure and truly unique.”
Location: Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix, Haute Savoye, France.
Photo #14 and “quoted” caption by © Kamil Tamiola/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Sunrise on Palouse Hills: Sense of Place. “The sun’s
first rays warm the rolling hills of the Palouse Country in Eastern,
Washington.” Location: North of Colfax, Washington.
Photo #15 and “quoted” caption by © Randall Roberts/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Fly by: Sense of Place. “This photo was taken on the
ice near Arctic Bay last month. As far as we know, it is the highest latitude
passenger flight on a hot air balloon ever. It was quite the sight to see a hot
air balloon fly between the iceberg columns — it is one iceberg but looks like
two.” Location: Arctic
Bay, Nunavut Canada.
Photo #16 and “quoted” caption by © Michelle Valberg/National Geographic
Traveler Photo Contest
Dust Dance — a spontaneous moment in Norton, Kansas. “A
tornado tightens up and kicks up a lot of dust as it heads straight for me,
roping out and dissipating approximately 1/2 mile from my location less than a
minute later. The tornado was on the ground for a total of 4 minutes. To the
right of the main tornado another funnel with a debris cloud on the ground can
be seen.”
Photo #17 and “quoted” caption by © David Mayhew/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Down the Hatch! Spontaneous Moment. “American Alligator
downing a Florida gar.” Location: Myakka River State Park, Sarasota, FL.
Photo #18 and “quoted” caption by © Marina Scarr/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Beneath the Ice: Outdoor Scenes. “A magical moment as
tons of sea ice floats above while we explored the world beneath the waves.”
Location: Shiretoko, Japan.
Photo #19 and “quoted” caption by © Aaron Wong/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Blizka: Sense of Place, abandoned and forgotten. “The Buzludzha
Monument on a 1,441-meter-high peak was built by the Bulgarian communist regime
to commemorate events in 1891 when the socialists led by Dimitar Blagoev
assembled secretly in the area to form an organized socialist movement. It was
opened in 1981. No longer maintained by the Bulgarian government, it has fallen
into disuse. Approaching and visiting the building in the middle of winter was a
real adventure.” Location: Bulgaria.
Photo #20 and “quoted” caption by © Thomas Jorion/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Tunnels Beach: Outdoor Scenes. “The protective coral
reef that makes Tunnels Beach a great place for beginners to snorkel & scuba
dive can be seen from the air. The beach is located on the island of Kaua’i,
Hawai’i.”
Photo #21 and “quoted” caption by © Scott Chapman/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Left Behind: Outdoor Scene. “It was hard picking out
interesting compositions during a flyover, but I thought this one worked out
well and gives some idea of the immense numbers of flammingo.” Location:
Kenya/Tanzania Lake Natron.
Photo #22 and “quoted” caption by © Bryan Pereira/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Lenticular over Mt
Rainier: Outdoor Scenes. “The wonder of the weather.” Location: Orting
Washington.
Photo #23 and “quoted” caption by © Rolland Hartstrom/National Geographic
Traveler Photo Contest
Human
soaring like an eagle. Flying Through the Arch: Outdoor Scenes. “A paramotor
pilot flies through the Corona Arch near Moab, Utah. This daring feat was
captured with a GOPRO Hero 2 camera and made possible by the incredible flying
machine called the Paramotor.” Location: The Corona Arch, Moab,
Utah.
Photo #24 and “quoted” caption by © Glenn Tupper/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Gotcha! Spontaneous Moments. “Another day on safari but
not an ordinary one. Suddenly my guide starts the ignition and away we go toward
the river. He just received word the migration was happening just a short drive
away. We arrive at the rivers edge with not an inch to spare between vehicles.
Tourists gather to watch one of the natural wonders of the world. We pull a bit
further up river. The jeep didn’t even stop. My guide yells to me ‘Take Picture
Take Picture!’ Caught by surprise crossing the river just outside of Bataleur
camp in the Masai Mara. And believe it or not-he got away!” (African
Safari) Location: Masai Mara Kenya.
Photo #25 and “quoted” caption by © Irene Nathanson/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Sand Spirit: Outdoor Scenes. “My son, Skye, named this
image because he said that it looked like ghost floating in the air. I agreed
with him, and thought it slightly ironic because the Navajo people who have
permits to guide this canyon had closed it for the entire day. They closed Upper
Antelope Canyon to bless it, and give back to the ancestors. Vern, our guide,
informed us that they take from the canyon by profiting from the tour guides,
and that sometimes they just need to give back to the spirits in the canyon. For
some reason the wind was howling through the canyon the day after the blessing,
and I got this shot.” Location: Upper Antelope
Canyon.
Photo #26 and “quoted” caption by © Matt Walker/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
The Perfect Waterfall: Outdoor
Scenes. “Huang Xi – thats how this waterfall is callled. It`s 50 km away from
Luang Prabang, Laos. I arrived early in the morning long before the first
tourist set a foot into the crystal clear water. So many cascades where the
water runs above. But you have to pick the right time in the year. Summertime
when the waterlevel is low it`s a good time. A saw a lot of different waterfalls
but this one was one of the best.”
Photo #27 and “quoted” caption by © Thomas Hagenau/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Moonlit Hohokam Road, Saguaro National Park West,
Arizona: Outdoor Scenes. “After a full day’s hike around Saguaro, I found myself
returning in the darkness, having once again miscalculated my daylight
allowance. I stepped carefully along the darkening trail, scanning the ground
for silhouettes of rattlesnakes and spiny chollas. Luckily, this was a full-moon
night, and my path was soon illuminated with a blue-grey haze, criss-crossed
with shadows of tall cactus sentinels. I finished my hike by moonlight, and
stopped to take this picture on the drive back to my campsite.” Location:
Hohokam Road, Saguaro National Park West, Arizona.
Photo #28 and “quoted” caption by © Matt Relkin/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Dragon Wave: Outdoor Scenes. “This photo was taken from
the rocks at Ke’e beach. The wave formed into the shape of a dragon.” Location:
Ke’e Beach, Kauai, HI.
Photo #29 and “quoted” caption by © Lace Andersen/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Meteora Monastery (Greece,
Meteora): Sense of Place. “One of the monasteries in the region of Meteora
in Central Greece. These huge monoliths are a very rare geological phenomenon.
During the period between 11th and 14th century, on the top of these rocks, the
Greek monks built 24 monasteries, in order to be protected from the bandits and
pirates.”
Photo #30 and “quoted” caption by © Karolos Trivizas/National Geographic
Traveler Photo Contest
The Lady: Outdoor Scenes. “A close view of the Stirling
Falls. It’s just one of the stunning falls edging the fiord of Milford Sound –
New Zealand. At the right side the rocks look like a gentle lady clothed by a
white shawl.” Location: Milforf Sound – New Zealand.
Photo #31 and “quoted” caption by © Roberto Bettacchi/National Geographic
Traveler Photo Contest
Reality: Travel Portrait. Food
for thought ’cause that’s all some homeless folks have. “I spotted this old
beggar at the entrance of the Gadaladeniya Temple, Pilimathalawa, Kandy, Sri
Lanka. He was so quiet, seated on ground very still and was staring at the
temple with his deep eyes. Wrinkles on his face and his deep eyes says a story
of a life.” Location: Gadaladeniya Temple, Pilimathalawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Photo #32 and “quoted” caption by © Sachi Wickramage/National Geographic
Traveler Photo Contest
Fairy Tale Circles from above: Outdoor Scenes. “What a
magic moment on our honeymoon trip – sunrise in the namibian desert and all
these fairy tale circles from a ballon’s perspective. Wow!” Location: Namib
desert, Namibia. Photo
#33 and “quoted” caption by © Bruno Kaeslin-Kuemmelberg/National Geographic
Traveler Photo Contest
Popocatepetl Volcano Explosion:
Spontaneous Moment. “Last year I was climbing for the 18th time the Iztaccíhuatl
volcano (5287 masl), it was Sunday 20th November 2011 and it was my last weekend
living in Mexico before I left my country because of a new job. I was climbing
with some of my best friends and it was a kind of farewell. We were at the south
summit when suddenly the terrain vibrated and we heard a roar. The result was
this image and one of the most amazing memories I’ll have for the rest of my
life.” Location: Parque Nacional Izta-Popo, Mexico
Photo #33 and “quoted” caption by © Miguel Valencia Villaseñor/National
Geographic Traveler Photo Contest
Rio
de Janeiro: Sense of Place. “Rio de Janeiro, Cidade Maravilhosa. After
spending two months in this beautiful city, with carioca people, samba, and lots
of caipirinha, finally there was a perfect day to go up to Sugarloaf mountain
and take this picture.” Location: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
Photo #34 and “quoted” caption by © Ignazio Sciacca/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
The Angel’s Share: rock climbing Outdoor
Scene. “Visiting Italian climber Michele Caminati climbs at sunset in the Peak
District National Park on the aptly named ‘Angel’s Share’ route. Originally the
climb was far more dangerous but with the introduction of bouldering mats (crash
pads used to break the climbers fall), the climber can now focus purely on the
technical difficulty of the climb. It is rumoured that the first ascentionist
Johnny Dawes used a combination of tree branches and car seats in order to break
his fall.” Location: Black Rocks, Matlock, Derbyshire, England.
Photo #35 and “quoted” caption by © Nick Brown/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Under the ice: extreme diving Outdoor
Scene. “When diving under the 50cm thick ice, all you see is green around you
and a ray of white from the hole you came in through… An incredible out of this
world feeling. You realize how small and fragile you are compared to the power
of nature.” Location: White sea, Russia.
Photo #36 and “quoted” caption by © dafna ben nun/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Dreaming of catching the big one: Sense of Place. “This
pic is of a seal sun bathing amongst quite a few marine iguanas. Not a care in
the world. Possibly dreaming of catching the big one!” Location: Galapagos
islands.
Photo #37 and “quoted” caption by © Matthew Colucci/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Harlequin shrimp: Spontaneous Moment. “It is about
conservation and pollution…I found this creature under the water-in Indonesia,
Lembeh strait, between many pieces of garbage.”
Photo #38 and “quoted” caption by © Girts Kravalis/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Dallol volcano: Spontaneous Moment. “During the
expedition to Dallol volcano, we were constantly accompanied by Ethiopian
soldiers because of the proximity to the border with Eritrea.” Location:
Ethiopia, Danakil desert, East rift Depression.
Photo #39 and “quoted” caption by © Michel Hanse/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Ciucas Mountains: Outdoor Scenes. “A beautiful view of
the Ciucas Mountains in the Curvature Carpathians of Romania.”
Photo #40 and “quoted” caption by © Szallo Laszlo/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Ship in the Distance: Outdoor Scenes. “A ship
approaches in the Bering Sea. They are coming to unload their catch of pollock
to the mothership. The cold air steams in the even colder air. Seagulls and
Northern Fulmars follow behind the ships while they process the fish.” Location:
Bering Sea, Alaska.
Photo #41 and “quoted” caption by © Jennifer Padilla/National Geographic
Traveler Photo Contest
Great Sand Dunes: Travel Portraits. “Walking on the
dunes looking towards I could appreciate how small we are compared to the dunes.
The dunes seems neverending while you walk.” Location: Great Sand Dunes NP.
Photo #42 and “quoted” caption by © Matteo Berte/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Burj Khalifa: Sense of Place. “At 829.84m (2,723 ft),
the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. However, plans are
underway to construct an even higher building in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. If
completed, that structure will be the first in the world to surpass the 1km
(3,280ft) mark.” Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Photo #43 and “quoted” caption by © Sandra Leduc/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Great Light Shark:
Spontaneous Moments. “A couple of bull sharks come close to investigate the
divers. At 75ft the conditions are perfect, great light, no drift, and both of
the sharks posing for the perfect shot.” Location: Playa del Carmen, México.
Photo #44 and “quoted” caption by © Jorge Cervera Hauser/National Geographic
Traveler Photo Contest
Mt Assiniboine on an Autumn Morning: Outdoor Scenes.
“Mount Assiniboine & Sunburst Peak on a beautiful autumn morning.” Location:
British Columbia, Canada.
Photo #45 and “quoted” caption by © Henry Liu/National Geographic Traveler Photo
Contest
Flower Island of the Azores: Outdoor Scenes. “Traveling
from Bermuda to Europe, the first grass, trees and cows sailors see after days
of just Atlantic Ocean is the island of Flores. Overlooking the small town
Fajãzinha, on the right one of at least 20 waterfalls of Ribeira Grande that
flow into see here. On the horizon Fajã Grande, Europe’s westernmost village.
4000 inhabitants life very remote, visited by a few tourist per year only.
Flores and the smaller Corvo are part of the North American tectonic plate,
unlike all other Azorean islands which sit on the European plate. Flores on
UNESCO’s list of World Network of Biosphere Reserves.” Location: Fajãzinha,
Flores, Azores, Portugal.
Photo #46 and “quoted” caption by © Sybrand Treffers/National Geographic
Traveler Photo Contest
Hiking in Heaven:
Outdoor Scene. “While backpacking in Glaciares National Park in Argentina
Patagonia the trail included numerous man-made trail improvements. While the
famed Patagonia wind kept blowing rain and snow I tried to snap off a few photos
before drops could find my lens glass.”
Photo #47 and “quoted” caption by © Dan Gindling/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
Man vs Nature: Outdoor Scenes. “A balmy 41 degree day
and ominous storm clouds promised a little more excitement than normal at
Perth’s Australia Day celebrations. The crowd was more impressed with the
lightning than the million dollar fireworks and this photo shows why. In the
battle for awe inspiring sky shows…. nature wins, hands down.” Location: Perth,
Western Australia, Australia.
Photo #48 and “quoted” caption by © Matthew Titmanis/National Geographic
Traveler Photo Contest
A snapshot from mountaineer‘s life:
Sense of Place. “Have you ever wondered how does a mountaineer’s day start? I
will give you a hint: you wake up at 3 am, set the stove, wake up your partner,
pretend it is warm, quickly consume a high-calorie breakfast, watch your friends
slowly ascending the icy slopes of your dream summit with their tiny head
torches glimmering against perfectly blue ice, and hope for the good weather.
One would ask: why all this trouble? The answer is easy: for the love of the
adventure and the unknown.” Location: Chamonix, Haute Savoye, France.
Photo #49 and “quoted” caption by © Kamil Tamiola/National Geographic Traveler
Photo Contest
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