Superb snaps: National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest finalists

Jessica Sager

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Oct 2, 2014

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Two Polar bear cubs full of adrenaline on iceflow in Svalbard. The mother was just trying to have a quiet stroll but the cubs were not having any of that.This was the male cub and he just was so entertaining to watch. National Geographic Photo Contest 2014PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded or is otherwise provided at no charge for one-time use for coverage or promotion of the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest and exclusively in conjunction thereof. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. Sublicensing, sale or resale is prohibited.REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must be properly credited to the relevant photographer, as shown in this metadata, and must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest. Any uses in which the image appears without proper photographer credit and a caption referencing National Geographic Your Shot are subject to paid licensing.About the contest: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/Mandatory usage requirements - please use up to a maximum of ten (10) photos from the selection below:1. Must include a prominent mention of the "National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest" at the beginning of the piece2. Must include a prominent link to: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/ near the top of the piece 3. Must include mandatory photo credit for each photo, including a hyperlink to the photographer's gallery

A polar bear cub plays in Svalbard, Norway. This photo is part of the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest, which is still accepting entries through Oct. 31. Colin Mackenzie, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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Young women dress up and have their faces painted to celebrate the dead. Dia de los Muertos is an incredible celebration of life, and a beautiful way to remember those who have passed. National Geographic Photo Contest 2014PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded or is otherwise provided at no charge for one-time use for coverage or promotion of the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest and exclusively in conjunction thereof. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. Sublicensing, sale or resale is prohibited.REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must be properly credited to the relevant photographer, as shown in this metadata, and must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest. Any uses in which the image appears without proper photographer credit and a caption referencing National Geographic Your Shot are subject to paid licensing.About the contest: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/Mandatory usage requirements - please use up to a maximum of ten (10) photos from the selection below:1. Must include a prominent mention of the "National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest" at the beginning of the piece2. Must include a prominent link to: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/ near the top of the piece 3. Must include mandatory photo credit for each photo, including a hyperlink to the photographer's gallery

Young women celebrate the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico. Daniel Kurdish, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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National Geographic Photo Contest 2014PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded or is otherwise provided at no charge for one-time use for coverage or promotion of the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest and exclusively in conjunction thereof. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. Sublicensing, sale or resale is prohibited.REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must be properly credited to the relevant photographer, as shown in this metadata, and must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest. Any uses in which the image appears without proper photographer credit and a caption referencing National Geographic Your Shot are subject to paid licensing.About the contest: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/Mandatory usage requirements - please use up to a maximum of ten (10) photos from the selection below:1. Must include a prominent mention of the "National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest" at the beginning of the piece2. Must include a prominent link to: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/ near the top of the piece 3. Must include mandatory photo credit for each photo, including a hyperlink to the photographer's gallery A stunning sunset painted the sky over the Jokulsarlon Glacer Lagoon in South Iceland. It was a typical cloudy day in the Icelandic summer. The day was not hoping for a nice sunset, but I still decided to go on the spot, hoping to finally see the sun once the same had left behind the clouds. When the sun went down, in fact the sky burned out in an incredible vanilla tone. The scene was so peaceful and placid, so I decided to capture it with a long exposure, to bring out the amazing sense of oniric peace that this amazing sunset created. It has been like living in a dream.

Sunset over the Jokulsarlon Glacer Lagoon in south Iceland Francesco Riccardo Iacomino, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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Capturing this gentle giant's inquisitive nature was rather easy as he swam right up to us and just stared for several long seconds. I love all the bubbles and his cute little face. National Geographic Photo Contest 2014PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded or is otherwise provided at no charge for one-time use for coverage or promotion of the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest and exclusively in conjunction thereof. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. Sublicensing, sale or resale is prohibited.REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must be properly credited to the relevant photographer, as shown in this metadata, and must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest. Any uses in which the image appears without proper photographer credit and a caption referencing National Geographic Your Shot are subject to paid licensing.About the contest: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/Mandatory usage requirements - please use up to a maximum of ten (10) photos from the selection below:1. Must include a prominent mention of the "National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest" at the beginning of the piece2. Must include a prominent link to: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/ near the top of the piece 3. Must include mandatory photo credit for each photo, including a hyperlink to the photographer's gallery

An inquisitive (and friendly) walrus Misty Gage, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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Lioness with Cup in Africa National Geographic Photo Contest 2014PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded or is otherwise provided at no charge for one-time use for coverage or promotion of the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest and exclusively in conjunction thereof. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. Sublicensing, sale or resale is prohibited.REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must be properly credited to the relevant photographer, as shown in this metadata, and must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest. Any uses in which the image appears without proper photographer credit and a caption referencing National Geographic Your Shot are subject to paid licensing.About the contest: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/Mandatory usage requirements - please use up to a maximum of ten (10) photos from the selection below:1. Must include a prominent mention of the "National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest" at the beginning of the piece2. Must include a prominent link to: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/ near the top of the piece 3. Must include mandatory photo credit for each photo, including a hyperlink to the photographer's gallery

Lioness with cub in Serengeti National Park Sarah Minder, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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This was taken at 3am with a 1 minute exposure showing Half Dome and the fire that was raging in the valley behind it. National Geographic Photo Contest 2014PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded or is otherwise provided at no charge for one-time use for coverage or promotion of the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest and exclusively in conjunction thereof. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. Sublicensing, sale or resale is prohibited.REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must be properly credited to the relevant photographer, as shown in this metadata, and must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest. Any uses in which the image appears without proper photographer credit and a caption referencing National Geographic Your Shot are subject to paid licensing.About the contest: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/Mandatory usage requirements - please use up to a maximum of ten (10) photos from the selection below:1. Must include a prominent mention of the "National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest" at the beginning of the piece2. Must include a prominent link to: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/ near the top of the piece 3. Must include mandatory photo credit for each photo, including a hyperlink to the photographer's gallery

A fire at Yosemite Glacier Point Judge Helbig, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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When the Mediterrenean Mantis opened its wings, It seemed very impressive at the sunshine ... National Geographic Photo Contest 2014PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded or is otherwise provided at no charge for one-time use for coverage or promotion of the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest and exclusively in conjunction thereof. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. Sublicensing, sale or resale is prohibited.REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must be properly credited to the relevant photographer, as shown in this metadata, and must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest. Any uses in which the image appears without proper photographer credit and a caption referencing National Geographic Your Shot are subject to paid licensing.About the contest: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/Mandatory usage requirements - please use up to a maximum of ten (10) photos from the selection below:1. Must include a prominent mention of the "National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest" at the beginning of the piece2. Must include a prominent link to: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/ near the top of the piece 3. Must include mandatory photo credit for each photo, including a hyperlink to the photographer's gallery

A Mediterranean mantis spreads its wings. Hasan Baglar, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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Beautiful jellyfish floating horizontally. National Geographic Photo Contest 2014PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded or is otherwise provided at no charge for one-time use for coverage or promotion of the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest and exclusively in conjunction thereof. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. Sublicensing, sale or resale is prohibited.REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must be properly credited to the relevant photographer, as shown in this metadata, and must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest. Any uses in which the image appears without proper photographer credit and a caption referencing National Geographic Your Shot are subject to paid licensing.About the contest: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/Mandatory usage requirements - please use up to a maximum of ten (10) photos from the selection below:1. Must include a prominent mention of the "National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest" at the beginning of the piece2. Must include a prominent link to: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/ near the top of the piece 3. Must include mandatory photo credit for each photo, including a hyperlink to the photographer's gallery

Jellyfish float in the Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco, Calif. Heidi Beetz, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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This picture show a genuine Industrial Diver System since 1895. It is part of the collection of an old retired diver who worked during the 1950s with this equipment in Lake Geneva. The equipment weighed 140 pounds and more air is supplied by a pump activated manually by two persons. The equipment is preserved in its original condition and works perfectly. This allowed us to try it in real conditions and achieve this photo. National Geographic Photo Contest 2014PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded or is otherwise provided at no charge for one-time use for coverage or promotion of the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest and exclusively in conjunction thereof. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. Sublicensing, sale or resale is prohibited.REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must be properly credited to the relevant photographer, as shown in this metadata, and must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest. Any uses in which the image appears without proper photographer credit and a caption referencing National Geographic Your Shot are subject to paid licensing.About the contest: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/Mandatory usage requirements - please use up to a maximum of ten (10) photos from the selection below:1. Must include a prominent mention of the "National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest" at the beginning of the piece2. Must include a prominent link to: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/ near the top of the piece 3. Must include mandatory photo credit for each photo, including a hyperlink to the photographer's gallery

A 1950s Industrial Diver System in Geneva, Switzerland Marc Henauer, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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On the coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, we have quite the selection of affectionate green turtles (Chelonia mydas). I find myself devoting much time to these curious creatures. . This turtle was coming fron the surface with the sun behind it, and the sunrays surrounding it gave it a special majestry. Tenerife( Canary Islads) Spain Canon 7D, Canon 8-15mm, Subal Housing, 2x Subtronic strobes. F22, Iso 200, 1/160 National Geographic Photo Contest 2014PERMITTED USE: This image may be downloaded or is otherwise provided at no charge for one-time use for coverage or promotion of the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest and exclusively in conjunction thereof. No copying, distribution or archiving permitted. Sublicensing, sale or resale is prohibited.REQUIRED CREDIT AND CAPTION: All image uses must be properly credited to the relevant photographer, as shown in this metadata, and must be accompanied by a caption, which makes reference to the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest. Any uses in which the image appears without proper photographer credit and a caption referencing National Geographic Your Shot are subject to paid licensing.About the contest: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/Mandatory usage requirements - please use up to a maximum of ten (10) photos from the selection below:1. Must include a prominent mention of the "National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest" at the beginning of the piece2. Must include a prominent link to: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-contest/2014/ near the top of the piece 3. Must include mandatory photo credit for each photo, including a hyperlink to the photographer's gallery

A curious green turtle in the Canary Islands, Spain Montse Grillo, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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