Stunning Photos From National Geographic Traveller’s Contest Are Awe-Inspiring

The submissions for National Geographic Traveller’s UK Photography Competition are in, and are the pictures are nothing short of outstanding. 

A panel of esteemed judges narrowed down the choices to three finalists in each of the competition’s six categories ― Action, Nature, People, Urban, Portfolio and Video.  

“The entries for our Photography Competition get better every year, and this year’s is no exception,” Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller (UK), said in a statement. “The shortlist highlights some of the exceptional submissions and it’s been really tough to whittle it down.” 

The winners will be announced on Feb. 28 in London, England. According to a press release, the lucky overall winner of the competition will be sent on a photographic commission to Myanmar and Iceland for the magazine. 

Check out all of the amazing photos in the running below: 

ACTION:  

1. Andrew Hone

2. Sajith Buddikha Withanage

3. David Candlish

NATURE:  

1. Daren Baker

2. Rashid Khaidanov

3. Stuart Dunn

PEOPLE: 

1. Francis Cox 

2. Laura Dale 

3. Marco Pozzi 

PORTFOLIO:  

1. Daniel Burton

2. Mario Adario

3. Miguel De Freitas 

URBAN:

1. Ben Goodwin 

2. Matt Parry

 

3. Toby Trueman

 

Captions have been edited for length and clarity. 

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