The Best Of National Geographic Photo Contest 2011

The National Geographic Photo Contest is still accepting submissions through November 30th. Here’s a round-up of 40 of the best entries thus far. (via thisiscolossal.com) posted on November 19, 2011 at 12:52pm EST

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patriciaannm a year ago

I love the Penguins. The angles and color make it a work of art. Really, every picture is a gift to the senses. Thank you so much for sharing.
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keefh a year ago

Vineyard with symmetry
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Halloween
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Pick up a PPPPP-elican, Fast Food Takeaway
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keefh a year ago

Class Distinction
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guywithamustach a year ago

words can’t describe just how beautiful this pictures are.
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Theresa M. a year ago

Amazing…
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ModernCowboy13 a year ago

19# … Lion King?
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multichampion a year ago

The owl one was the tits
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anniemariei a year ago

Number 27: Nailed it?
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eyesofpercept a year ago

I think #36 is my fav too.
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bradzor a year ago

Some context would be rad!
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Jessie a year ago

Beautiful. Every one of them.
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sutterh a year ago

#36 and #39….. Mind blown!!!!
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Rad D. a year ago

#1 was fantastic but I feel that #15 really captured the moment.
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