Best Of Nat Geo’s 2016 Travel Photography Contest
Winding roads

National Geographic invites photographers to submit photos for the opportunity to be named the 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year.
The grand-prize award winner will earn the prestigious title and also receive a seven-day Polar Bear Photo Safari for two at Churchill Wild–Seal River Heritage Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World. The contest, which is open now, ends May 27, 2016, at 12 pm EDT.
Photo and caption by Angiolo Manetti / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
In the Gorges du Dades there are some breathtaking bends between walls of rock. Location: Boumalne, Souss-Massa-Draa, Morocco
Best Of Nat Geo’s 2016 Travel Photography Contest
La Fournaise Volcano

Photo and caption by Gaby Barathieu / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
The last eruption of LA Fournaise Volcano. Réunion Island. Location: Saint-Denis, Reunion, Reunion
Best Of Nat Geo’s 2016 Travel Photography Contest
Wherever you go, I will follow you!!

Photo and caption by Hiroki Inoue / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
Romance is in the air. It was the time of day immediately following sunset. I heard a voice. “Wherever you go, I will follow you” the voice says. Location: Biei, Hokkaido, Japan
Best Of Nat Geo’s 2016 Travel Photography Contest
Face to Face

Photo and caption by Ari Ross / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
Best Of Nat Geo’s 2016 Travel Photography Contest
Peaks & Penguins in Antarctic Sunrise

Photo and caption by Shivesh R. / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
Best Of Nat Geo’s 2016 Travel Photography Contest
Digital Panel of Hong Kong

Photo and caption by Julia Wimmerlin / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
Best Of Nat Geo’s 2016 Travel Photography Contest
On the Top

Photo and caption by Caroline Micaela Hauger / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
Best Of Nat Geo’s 2016 Travel Photography Contest
Bond Between Friends

Photo and caption by Aditya D. / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
Best Of Nat Geo’s 2016 Travel Photography Contest
Lioness @ Sunset

Photo and caption by Marja Schwartz / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
Best Of Nat Geo’s 2016 Travel Photography Contest
Early Morning on SKye

Photo and caption by Andy Dines / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest