The wonders of the animal kingdom captured in stunning entries for National Geographic's 2013 Traveler Photo Contest

The 25th annual National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest is now accepting submissions, and thousands of professional and amateur snappers have already entered their stunning travel pictures of proud leopards and swimming pigs.The winner of the 2013 Traveler Photo Contest will receive a 10-day National Geographic Expedition to the Galápagos and have their prized photo published in National Geographic Traveler magazine. Runner up with be awarded a seven-day National Geographic Photography Workshop, while third prize is a six-day cruise on a Maine windjammer schooner for two.'Our photo contest turns 25 this year, making it, we believe, the longest-running travel photo contest in the world,' said Keith Bellows, National Geographic Traveler magazine editor in chief.'In the last few years it seems as if the quality of shots has taken a quantum leap forward. The pictures increasingly reflect a more sophisticated way of seeing and interpreting the world, making the judging process more difficult. We encourage photographers to enter their work and compete against the best.'Photographers can enter their favorite travel memories in any of four categories including travel portraits, outdoor scenes, sense of place and spontaneous moments.Read more and See Wonderful Photos @ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2326226/National-Geographics-2013-Traveler-Photo-Contest-Stunning-entries-capture-wonders-animal-kingdom.html#ixzz2TerYJq4O

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Light Being May 18, 2013 at 5:27pm

Animals are so expressive....

OI.... turn that camera off!!!, can't you see I'm busy....

OMG!!!!.......your takin a leek..... no way dude........

Chill out... howler dude, have a bit of sunshine....its nature
1 darkstar May 18, 2013 at 5:11pm

Krishna: I love the pig swimming!
Krishna Kalki May 18, 2013 at 4:30pm

I have visited the National Geographic Store in Knightsbridge London and it is just Wonderful. There are a lot of items there and their Magazine is one of the best in the World with brilliant pictures live like and in full detail.