Editors’ picks: National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2016
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Photo by Nancy Elwood/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
The Eye Of A Gator
National Geographic’s 2016 Nature Photographer of the Year competition is underway, and like many of the subjects depicted in entries, the competition is looking mighty fierce. National Geographic’s editors have highlighted some standout early entries, but there’s still time to enter – the competition closes November 4.
You can see a few of the incredible entries here – head to the competition website for more.
Editors’ picks: National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2016
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Photo and caption by Nancy Elwood/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
The Eye Of A Gator
As I was sitting on the bank of the wetlands, watching a pair of anhingas prepare their nest, when one flew right down in front of me to fish. I quickly focused on her and out of the water came a wonderful fish brunch.
Editors’ picks: National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2016
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Photo and Caption by Christopher Markisz/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Moonlightning
Lightning strikes lower Manhattan as a summer storm approaches a moonlit New York City skyline.
Editors’ picks: National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2016
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Photo and Caption by Kym Illman/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Curious Lions
Using a wide-angle lens (16mm) on our remote-controlled camera buggy results in the background being smaller in shot and appearing further away. We fire the camera shutter using the same remote-control transmitter that we use to drive the buggy, allowing us a range of a couple of hundred meters although we rarely sit more than fifty metres away from camera.
Editors’ picks: National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2016
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Photo and Caption by Takashi/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
UFO formation
A baby cloud had born at dawn. The baby cloud had grown bigger and bigger than before. When it came the time of the morning glow, It had grown to many huge lenticular clouds. It looked like UFO formation.
Editors’ picks: National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2016
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Photo and Caption by Flamine Alary/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Mist and Wind
Early this morning we were on our way for hiking at the Bruce Peninsula National Park. The sun was rising, it was misty, eerie and we did not see very far away when suddenly these wind turbines appeared out of the mist. It was quite spectacular.
Editors’ picks: National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2016
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Photo and Caption by Lidija Kamansky/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Daybreak at Monument Valley
A storm was rolling in from the west and the few of us gathered for sunrise were watching and hoping that day would break before the rains came. The moment the sun peeked above the horizon, we were hit with incredible winds and sideways driving rain. My husband jumped behind me to block the blowing sand and to try to shelter me from the wind. I kept shooting as the skies lit up, while gripping the tripod to keep it steady. This image is the result of those efforts from this memorable sunrise!
Editors’ picks: National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2016
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Photo and Caption by Jassen T. /2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Fossil Fuel Galore
“A quarter century ago, scientists warned that if we kept burning fossil fuel at current rates weíd melt the Arctic. The fossil fuel industry (and most everyone else in power) ignored those warnings, and what do you know: The Arctic is melting, to the extent that people now are planning to race yachts through the Northwest Passage, which until very recently required an icebreaker to navigate.” New York Times, May 12, 2015. Midway-Sunset is currently the largest oil field in California. Aerial.
Editors’ picks: National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2016
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Photo and Caption by Li Liu/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Beauty Beyond Disaster
The Soberanes Fire, located south of Carmel and Point Lobos, started Friday morning 07/22/2016. By Saturday night, the fire covered the entire mountain. The sky was illuminated by the golden glow of the forest fire. I hiked down towards a cliff by the beach. Because the wind was blowing south and slightly east, the sky to the southwest was clear. I witnessed the most spectacular sight I have ever seen, the Milky Way glowed above the raging wildfire. Beauty rose beyond disaster.
Editors’ picks: National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2016
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Photo and Caption by Kyon. J/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Through
It was amazing to capture China’s beautiful mountains in such magnificent morning rays coming through.
Editors’ picks: National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2016
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Photo and Caption by Kim Aikawa/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Swamp Raccoon
While looking for alligators at a swamp in Louisiana, this beautiful little creature wanders out of the murky waters right into the morning light, pausing just long enough to capture.
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Photo and Caption by T. King/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Jellyfish
Jellyfish
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Photo and Caption by Hugh McCrystal/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Wildebeest Migration
This is a photo of Wildebeest during migration in the Serengeti.
Editors’ picks: National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2016
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Photo and Caption by QIAN WANG/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Let’s picnic
Yellowstone National Park, west thumb geyser basin, a perfect spot for picnic, and I mean not for human.
Editors’ picks: National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2016
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Photo and Caption by Aaron Baggenstos/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Bear Hug
Brown Bears, Katmai National Park, Alaska
Editors’ picks: National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2016
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Photo and Caption by Yh Lee/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Bull Race
Pacu Jawi, or bull race, is held in Indonesia where bulls are coupled, with the jockey standing on the plow harnesses attached to each bull, running a short distance of about 100 feet. Whichever pair runs the fastest in a straight fashion fetches the highest price (as they are deemed the best workhorse in plowing the paddy fields for harvesting).
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