The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Everybody knows what the best thing about the end of the year is. It’s easy. No, it’s not Christmas presents. Or seeing family over the holidays. The best thing about the end of the year is National Geographic’s Photo Contest. It’s a tradition where we get to see just how awesome the world around us is.

These pictures aren’t even official winners and they’re stunning. National Geographic is going through their selection process but we’ve picked a few of our favourites from Nature, Places and People. Such amazing work.

The shot above was taken by photographer Hasan Baglar at Nicosia, Cyprus of two mantis, who look a lot like flamenco dancers. You can see more of the photographs from the photo contest at National Geographic and see some of the best shots, week by week, here.

Nature

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Matthew Smith

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Lorenzo Mittiga

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Colin Mackenzie

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Montse Grillo

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Istvan Kerekes

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Rick Loesche

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Henrik Nilsson

Places

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Takashi Nakagawa

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Hiroki Kondo

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Yusuke Sakai

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Cezary Filew

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Melih Sular

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Beverly Houwing

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Hiroshi Tanita

People

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Shao Hua Luo

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Brian Callaway

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Francisco Mingorance

The Best Pictures From National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2014

Picture: Hidenobu Suzuki


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