Diver in Magic Kingdom by Marc Henauer, National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest

The 10 best travel photos from National Geographic

LightSource

Photo and caption by Marcelo Castro
Location: Old Bagan

LightSource by Marcelo Castro, National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest

Young Monk finds a perfect light source to read his book inside of his pagoda – Old Bagan, Burma.

Ladies in Waiting

Photo and caption by Susie Stern
Location: Burough Market, London, England

Ladies in Waiting by Susie Stern, National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest

While exploring Burough Market in London, I was delighted to come across four lovely young women dressed in vintage white dresses, eating ice cream as the local shopkeeper looked on. Are they brides? Or bridesmaids. I don’t know, but they are obviously enjoying a very special day.

“Khotso” Peace at Devil’s Knuckles

Photo and caption by Byron Inggs
Location: Jonathans Lodge, Qachas Nek, Sehlabathebe National Park, Lesotho

Khotso Peace at Devil's Knuckles by Byron Inggs, National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest

On arrival at Jonathan’s Lodge our horses took to celebrating liberation from their heavy burdens. With the backdrop of “The Devil’s Knuckles” and the afternoons glow how could i not take advantage of these magnificent creatures rejoicing in the afternoons glow . This was the end of the first of a three day horse back ride through Bushman’s Nek, up the Drakensberg escarpment and into Lesothos’ Sehlabathebe National Park.

Foggy small town

Photo and caption by Duowen Chen
Location: Český Krumlov, South Bohemian, Czech Republic

Foggy Small Town by Duowen Chen, National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest

This photo was captured at noon, 25.12.2013, from the castle which is located on the edge of the small town and is the perfect viewpoint for the panorama of the almost intact historical town. The fog and mist suffused and gave the town a sense of mystery.

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