Nat Geo’s Photography Contest 2009
It's well-known for articles about scenery, history, and the most distant corners of the world, and National Geographic magazine has been recognized for its book-like quality and its standard of photography.
The magazine began to feature color photography in the early 20th century, when this technology was still rare.
In 2006, National Geographic began an international photography competition with over eighteen countries participating.
I'm going to show you some of my favourite entries in this year's Nat Geo Photography Contest:
I was in the front car of the short subway between Pudong and the Bund, and was treated to the wonderful spectacle of an oncoming train in the tunnel's changing light show. I put my camera up to the window and shot as fast as possible to get this image. (Photo and caption by Gail von Bergen Ryan)
When the wave conditions are right a wave appears, infrequently, as a result of the splash back off the cliff connecting with an incoming wave. This causes the incoming wave to pop up, creating fan-like shapes. On this particular day, over the two hours I spent on the rocks, this wave only appeared once. This is that shot. (Photo and caption by Aaron Feinberg)
Curious gulls on Sanibel Island, Florida. Meet my friend, "Gull-i-Bel"!!! (Photo and caption by Richard Rush)
Taken at Kwena Croc Farm in South Africa (Photo and caption by Wayne Holloway)
David Hanson crosses a fallen log beneath soaring trees and a lingering fog in Washington's Olympic National Park. (Photo and caption by Michael Hanson)
So hopefully when I go to Thailand on Monday (7th December) I'll be able to take a bunch of photos that can rival these (ha!).
I'll post the good ones when I get back.
- Wormhole
- Graffiti Should Be Legal
- Talk Nerdy To Me
- Edward Burtynsky
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