Yesterday they announced the winners of the National Geographic Traveler contest organized by National Geographic And taking advantage of the link between technology and cameras, we have decided to show you the winning images, which will surely leave more than one of you with your mouth open due to their enormous quality and beauty.
And the winning photograph that you can see at the head of this article and the rest of the finalists that you can see by clicking "Continue reading", which were chosen from thousands of participants, are striking, beautiful and have a long collection of adjectives that you must put together. careful way.
The winning image is the work of a shot by Anuar Patjane Floriuk in Tehuacán, Mexico, specifically under the sea in Roca Partida. In it you can see two humpback whales, which are also curiously mother and daughter swimming among divers.
According to its author The photography was not planned at all and also its initial idea was different. in which only the head of one of the whales would emerge. Luck, however, smiled on him and allowed him to capture a snapshot that deserved this renowned award.
Below you can see the rest of the finalist photos of the contest;
Gravel Workmen, second place
It may not seem like it but this photograph was taken in a serious factory. Bangladesh and these are 3 of their workers who appear covered in dust and sand.
Camel Ardah, third place
It's dangerous camel race known as Carmel Ardah, deserved third place in the contest, although perhaps it would have deserved something more. Its author is Ahmed Al Toqi and it was taken in Oman.
A Night at Deadvlei, finalist
It doesn't look like a real photo, but it is., although unfortunately we may never be able to go to Deadvlei, on the way back to the capital of Namibia, Windhoek and where you can see these beautiful and almost unreal landscapes every day.
Catching a Duck, finalist
Taken in Thailand in this image we can see two little children trying to catch a duck. This is without a doubt my favorite photo and I love the faces of both children seeing that the duck escapes them when they had surely had it so close.
Romania, Land of Fairy Tales. Finalist
Another beautiful landscape has been a finalist for National Geographic Traveler. This image takes us to a Pestara town, in Romania.
Highlanders, finalist
This image is the work of Bart Omiej Jurecki and was taken in Poland. The man and woman in the image are two farmers who still work in the field with old tools and who most certainly will not know many of the technological advances in this and other fields.
White Rhinos, finalist
This image by Stefane Berube It was the result of great work and it took days to capture in the photo these three rhinos that live in the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, in Uganda.
Kushti, Indian Wrestling. Finalist
El Kushti or the traditional struggle of India has deserved to be a finalist in this prestigious contest thanks to this snapshot in which you can see two of the fighters resting after the fight.
Sauna in the Sky. Finalist
The highest places in the world hold incredible secrets. This peculiar sauna that can be seen in the image is located at 2.800 meters above sea level, in the heart of the Dolomites, specifically on Monte Lagazuoi. The snapshot is the work of Stefano Zardin.
Which image do you like the most of the 10 National Geographic Traveler finalists?
Source - travel.nationalgeographic.com