National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year 2018 contest, people
The Photographer of the Year 2018 Contest organized by National Geographic Travel has just ended and we had some great photos again this year.
Like every year, the Photographer of the Year 2018 Contest organized by National Geographic Travel offered us some beautiful pictures. Photographs that show us the world, its people, its places and its cultures, and who especially tell us stories of journeys.
This, the grand prize wins $10,000, while the top prizes in each category get $2,500. More than enough to leave for a trip or acquire some new photo equipment.
Here are the winners of the 3 categories “Cities”, “Nature” and “People”, as well as some of the ones that didn’t win but that I really liked.
Source: travel.nationalgeographic.com
« Mermaid » by REIKO TAKAHASHI, Grand Prize winner
« I was fortunate to have encountered a humpback whale with her calf on my first day snorkeling near Japan’s Kumejima Island. Most of the time, the calf stayed close to her mom. At one point, the calf began jumping and tapping its tail on the water near us—it was very friendly and curious. Finally, the mother, who was watching nearby, came to pick up the calf and swim away. I fell in love completely with the calf and its very energetic, large, and beautiful tail. »
Photo and caption by REIKO TAKAHASHI – Location : Kumejima, Japan – Category : Nature
« Flamigos Take Off » by HAO J., second place winner, Nature
« Thousands of flamingos are seen taking off from the colorful Lake Natron in Tanzania. Before taking off, flamingos need to take a short run on water to build up some speed. At that moment, their long, red legs create a series of water ripples on the surface of the lake. Looking down from the helicopter, these ripple lines look like giant aquatic plants flowing in the water. This photo was taken from a helicopter. »
Photo and caption by HAO J. – Location : Lake Natron, Tanzania – Category : Nature
« Mars », by Marco Grassi, third place winner, Nature
« These natural sand towers, capped with large stones, are known as the Earth Pyramids of Platten. They are situated in Northern Italy’s South Tyrol region. Formed centuries ago after several storms and landslides, these land formations look like a landscape from outer space and continuously change over the years and, more accurately, over seasons. This natural phenomenon is the result of continuous alternation between periods of torrential rain and drought, which have caused the erosion of the terrain and the formation of these pinnacles. As the seasons change, the temperatures move between extremes and storms affect the area, pyramids disappear over time, while new pinnacles form as well. »
Photo and caption by MARCO GRASSI – Location : Brunico, South Tyrol, Italy – Category : Nature
« Another Rainy Day in Nagasaki, Japan » by Hiro Kurashina, First place winner, Cities
« This is a view of the main street from a tram in Nagasaki on a rainy day. The tram is vintage, but retrofitted with modern ticketing equipment. A conductor is no longer on board—only the lone driver. The quiet streetscape seen through the front windshield of the tram somehow caught my attention. This view presents quite a contrast to busy urban centers in Japan, such as Tokyo and Osaka. The ride on a vintage tram through the relatively quiet main street was a memorable experience during our week-long visit to the historic city of Nagasaki. »
Photo and caption by Hiro Kurashina – Location : Nagasaki, Japan – Category : Cities
« Geometry of the Sun » by Enrico Pescantini, second place winner, Cities
« Teotihuacan means the place where the gods were created, and that’s the exact feeling visitors have when they walk along the Avenue of the Dead at this Mexican archeological site. This pyramid was dedicated to the god of Sun, and I found it mesmerizing how the rising sun in the picture conquered just half the image, while the other half is in the shadows. I have always loved archeology and ancient civilizations, so I couldn’t wait to visit Mexico and explore the remains of the pre-Columbian civilization. I planned my visit to Teotihuacan at sunrise, to get a combination of golden sunlight, play of shadows, and few crowds around. I flew my drone to see if the image I had in my mind was really out there:luckily for me, this frame was just waiting for my camera! »
Photo and caption by Enrico Pescantini – Lieu : Teotihuacan, Mexico – Categoriy : Cities
« Reflexion » by Gaanesh Prasad, third place winner, Cities
« On an early morning, I wanted to photograph the fog, which is epic in Dubai every year from December to January—and almost every photographer’s dream in this part of the world. Sadly, I could not get access to the rooftop and so I peeped through the glazed window on a lower floor. I was overwhelmed and excited to see how beautiful the city looks, and my excitement was quadrupled as soon as I saw the reflection of the road and building on the building facade that I was in. I immediately opened the window to the maximum permissible amount and clicked a single shot with stretched hands. »
Photo and caption by Gaanesh Prasad – Location : Dubai, UAE – Category : Cities
« Tea Culture » by Alessandra Meniconzi, first place winner, People
« For a long time, I have been fascinated by the ancient Mongolian method of hunting with Golden Eagles. In early 2018, I followed one family of eagle hunters during their migration from winter camp to spring camp. Mongolia is sparsely populated, but the inhabitants have a very hospitable and welcoming culture. Tea for Kazakh culture is one of the attributes of hospitality. Tea isn’t just a drink, but a mix of tradition, culture, relaxation, ceremony, and pleasure. Damel, seen here wrapped in heavy fur clothes, drinks a cup of tea to keep warm from the chilly temperatures in Western Mongolia. »
« Leida and Laelle—I Will Lift You Up » by Tati Itat, second place winner, People
« Since 2016, I’ve been involved with Haitian immigrants and refugees living in my city, Estrela. I have become friends with some families, and especially with twin sisters, Leïda and Laëlle. They say living in Brazil is like living in paradise—very different from the reality of their country of origin. They dream of becoming models and teachers, as a way to earn money to bring their other relatives from Haiti to Brazil, to live all near one another. On this day, they were playing in front of their home, improvising exercises to develop their imagination and creativity, as if they were actresses, and playing an imitation game with poses. Laëlle reached for Leida’s face and lifted her head up, showing her where she should look. At this brief moment, I took the photo. »
« Challenging Journey » by MD Tanveer Hassan Rohan, third place winner, People
« This photograph was taken from Dhaka’s airport rail station during the Eid vacation. People were returning to their village homes to spend Eid with families, and the rush at the last hour was immense. One man caught my attention: he was dangling on a train’s handle with his family, trying to get inside the train. At that time, rain started and the train began to slowly move. The family had tickets to board the train, but couldn’t get to their seats. There are many people like him, who come to Dhaka for work—leaving their families and home villages—so when they get vacation, they don’t want to miss the opportunity to spend time with dear ones, no matter what. »
Photo and caption by MD Tanveer Hassan Rohan – Location : Dhaka, Bangladesh – Category : People
« The INVASION » by Paul Tsui
« A quiet street in macau. Modernization around is quickly changing the city. »
Photo and caption by Paul Tsui – Location : Macao – Category : Cities
« The Ultimate Pool Party » by Raja Iliya
« Summer has never been sweeter in Koh Samui, Thailand. »
Photo and caption by Raja Iliya – Location : Koh Samui, Thailand – Category : People
« Haircut » by CHELSEA NIX
« Visiting a old barbershop in a small town in Mexico. The owner has been cutting hair and collecting unique objects for over 40 years. »
Photo and caption by CHELSEA NIX – Location : Mexico – Category : People
« The alien’s attack » by Marko Korosec
« A majestic supercell storm approaching a house in Kansas, 2016. »
Photo and caption by – Location : Kansas, USA – Category : Nature
« Behind the bustling » by Wai Ping Wong
« Let we see the living environment behind this bustling city, here is an old tenement building in Shum Shui Po, Hong Kong »
Photo and caption by Wai Ping Wong – Location : Shum Shui Po, Hong Kong – Category : Cities
« Secret Garden » by Marco Grassi
« I’ve spent last April camping for 20 days at the feet of Mt. Fitz Roy, the idea was to get the ultimate shot with Fitz Roy dominant in the background. I did take that shot, as many other people I guess, but it turned out that my favorite image was taken when there was no visibility on the peaks. That day a heavy snowstorm had turned a scene that normally wouldn’t work into something extraordinary. »
Photo and caption by Marco Grassi – Location : El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, Argentina – Category : Nature
« IPANEMA BEACH » by M. Raccichini
« Maresia or sea spray are generic names used to refer to aerosol deriving from the wind that causes a nebulized cloud that forms on the crest of the waves. On some days a thick blanket accumulates on the beach and there is a strong smell of the sea. For several days i was fascinated and so i went back to this beach to take this picture. »
Photo and caption by M. Raccichini – Location : Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Category : Cities
I will stop there, although I could have added dozens. I strongly recommend you to check out the other photos that participated in this contest on the National Geographic Travel Contest website. Some are really worth it.
Source: travel.nationalgeographic.com
The Photographer of the Year 2018 Contest organized by National Geographic Travel has just ended and we had some great photos again this year.
Like every year, the Photographer of the Year 2018 Contest organized by National Geographic Travel offered us some beautiful pictures. Photographs that show us the world, its people, its places and its cultures, and who especially tell us stories of journeys.
This, the grand prize wins $10,000, while the top prizes in each category get $2,500. More than enough to leave for a trip or acquire some new photo equipment.
Here are the winners of the 3 categories “Cities”, “Nature” and “People”, as well as some of the ones that didn’t win but that I really liked.
« Mermaid » by REIKO TAKAHASHI, Grand Prize winner
« I was fortunate to have encountered a humpback whale with her calf on my first day snorkeling near Japan’s Kumejima Island. Most of the time, the calf stayed close to her mom. At one point, the calf began jumping and tapping its tail on the water near us—it was very friendly and curious. Finally, the mother, who was watching nearby, came to pick up the calf and swim away. I fell in love completely with the calf and its very energetic, large, and beautiful tail. »
Photo and caption by REIKO TAKAHASHI – Location : Kumejima, Japan – Category : Nature
« Flamigos Take Off » by HAO J., second place winner, Nature
« Thousands of flamingos are seen taking off from the colorful Lake Natron in Tanzania. Before taking off, flamingos need to take a short run on water to build up some speed. At that moment, their long, red legs create a series of water ripples on the surface of the lake. Looking down from the helicopter, these ripple lines look like giant aquatic plants flowing in the water. This photo was taken from a helicopter. »
Photo and caption by HAO J. – Location : Lake Natron, Tanzania – Category : Nature
« Mars », by Marco Grassi, third place winner, Nature
« These natural sand towers, capped with large stones, are known as the Earth Pyramids of Platten. They are situated in Northern Italy’s South Tyrol region. Formed centuries ago after several storms and landslides, these land formations look like a landscape from outer space and continuously change over the years and, more accurately, over seasons. This natural phenomenon is the result of continuous alternation between periods of torrential rain and drought, which have caused the erosion of the terrain and the formation of these pinnacles. As the seasons change, the temperatures move between extremes and storms affect the area, pyramids disappear over time, while new pinnacles form as well. »
Photo and caption by MARCO GRASSI – Location : Brunico, South Tyrol, Italy – Category : Nature
« Another Rainy Day in Nagasaki, Japan » by Hiro Kurashina, First place winner, Cities
« This is a view of the main street from a tram in Nagasaki on a rainy day. The tram is vintage, but retrofitted with modern ticketing equipment. A conductor is no longer on board—only the lone driver. The quiet streetscape seen through the front windshield of the tram somehow caught my attention. This view presents quite a contrast to busy urban centers in Japan, such as Tokyo and Osaka. The ride on a vintage tram through the relatively quiet main street was a memorable experience during our week-long visit to the historic city of Nagasaki. »
Photo and caption by Hiro Kurashina – Location : Nagasaki, Japan – Category : Cities
« Geometry of the Sun » by Enrico Pescantini, second place winner, Cities
« Teotihuacan means the place where the gods were created, and that’s the exact feeling visitors have when they walk along the Avenue of the Dead at this Mexican archeological site. This pyramid was dedicated to the god of Sun, and I found it mesmerizing how the rising sun in the picture conquered just half the image, while the other half is in the shadows. I have always loved archeology and ancient civilizations, so I couldn’t wait to visit Mexico and explore the remains of the pre-Columbian civilization. I planned my visit to Teotihuacan at sunrise, to get a combination of golden sunlight, play of shadows, and few crowds around. I flew my drone to see if the image I had in my mind was really out there:luckily for me, this frame was just waiting for my camera! »
Photo and caption by Enrico Pescantini – Lieu : Teotihuacan, Mexico – Categoriy : Cities
« Reflexion » by Gaanesh Prasad, third place winner, Cities
« On an early morning, I wanted to photograph the fog, which is epic in Dubai every year from December to January—and almost every photographer’s dream in this part of the world. Sadly, I could not get access to the rooftop and so I peeped through the glazed window on a lower floor. I was overwhelmed and excited to see how beautiful the city looks, and my excitement was quadrupled as soon as I saw the reflection of the road and building on the building facade that I was in. I immediately opened the window to the maximum permissible amount and clicked a single shot with stretched hands. »
Photo and caption by Gaanesh Prasad – Location : Dubai, UAE – Category : Cities
« Tea Culture » by Alessandra Meniconzi, first place winner, People
« For a long time, I have been fascinated by the ancient Mongolian method of hunting with Golden Eagles. In early 2018, I followed one family of eagle hunters during their migration from winter camp to spring camp. Mongolia is sparsely populated, but the inhabitants have a very hospitable and welcoming culture. Tea for Kazakh culture is one of the attributes of hospitality. Tea isn’t just a drink, but a mix of tradition, culture, relaxation, ceremony, and pleasure. Damel, seen here wrapped in heavy fur clothes, drinks a cup of tea to keep warm from the chilly temperatures in Western Mongolia. »
Photo and caption by Alessandra Meniconzi – Location : Altai Mountains, Western Mongolia – Category : People
« Leida and Laelle—I Will Lift You Up » by Tati Itat, second place winner, People
« Since 2016, I’ve been involved with Haitian immigrants and refugees living in my city, Estrela. I have become friends with some families, and especially with twin sisters, Leïda and Laëlle. They say living in Brazil is like living in paradise—very different from the reality of their country of origin. They dream of becoming models and teachers, as a way to earn money to bring their other relatives from Haiti to Brazil, to live all near one another. On this day, they were playing in front of their home, improvising exercises to develop their imagination and creativity, as if they were actresses, and playing an imitation game with poses. Laëlle reached for Leida’s face and lifted her head up, showing her where she should look. At this brief moment, I took the photo. »
Photo and caption by Tati Itat – Location : Estrela, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil – Category : People
« Challenging Journey » by MD Tanveer Hassan Rohan, third place winner, People
« This photograph was taken from Dhaka’s airport rail station during the Eid vacation. People were returning to their village homes to spend Eid with families, and the rush at the last hour was immense. One man caught my attention: he was dangling on a train’s handle with his family, trying to get inside the train. At that time, rain started and the train began to slowly move. The family had tickets to board the train, but couldn’t get to their seats. There are many people like him, who come to Dhaka for work—leaving their families and home villages—so when they get vacation, they don’t want to miss the opportunity to spend time with dear ones, no matter what. »
Photo and caption by MD Tanveer Hassan Rohan – Location : Dhaka, Bangladesh – Category : People
« The INVASION » by Paul Tsui
« A quiet street in macau. Modernization around is quickly changing the city. »
Photo and caption by Paul Tsui – Location : Macao – Category : Cities
« The Ultimate Pool Party » by Raja Iliya
« Summer has never been sweeter in Koh Samui, Thailand. »
Photo and caption by Raja Iliya – Location : Koh Samui, Thailand – Category : People
« Haircut » by CHELSEA NIX
« Visiting a old barbershop in a small town in Mexico. The owner has been cutting hair and collecting unique objects for over 40 years. »
Photo and caption by Chelsea Nix – Location : Mexico – Category : People
« The alien’s attack » by Marko Korosec
« A majestic supercell storm approaching a house in Kansas, 2016. »
Photo and caption by Marko Korosec – Location : Kansas, USA – Category : Nature
« Behind the bustling » by Wai Ping Wong
« Let we see the living environment behind this bustling city, here is an old tenement building in Shum Shui Po, Hong Kong »
Photo and caption by Wai Ping Wong – Location : Shum Shui Po, Hong Kong – Category : Cities
« Secret Garden » by Marco Grassi
« I’ve spent last April camping for 20 days at the feet of Mt. Fitz Roy, the idea was to get the ultimate shot with Fitz Roy dominant in the background. I did take that shot, as many other people I guess, but it turned out that my favorite image was taken when there was no visibility on the peaks. That day a heavy snowstorm had turned a scene that normally wouldn’t work into something extraordinary. »
Photo and caption by Marco Grassi – Location : El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, Argentina – Category : Nature
« IPANEMA BEACH » by M. Raccichini
« Maresia or sea spray are generic names used to refer to aerosol deriving from the wind that causes a nebulized cloud that forms on the crest of the waves. On some days a thick blanket accumulates on the beach and there is a strong smell of the sea. For several days i was fascinated and so i went back to this beach to take this picture. »
Photo and caption by M. Raccichini – Location : Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Category : Cities
I will stop here, although I could have added dozens. I strongly recommend you to check out the other photos that participated in this contest on the National Geographic Travel Contest website. Some are really worth it.
Source: travel.nationalgeographic.com
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