13 stunning photographs that placed in the 2015 National Geographic photo competition
Yanan Li/National Geographic 2015 Photo Contest
Each year photographers from around the world enter their pictures into the annual National Geographic photo competition.
With more than 13,000 entries, here are the winners from this years' contest.
All photos published with permission by National Geographic.
Honorable Mention: 'From generation to generation' by Jackson Hung
Jackson Hung/National Geographic 2015 Photo ContestCategory: Places
Location: Shalu, Taiwan, Taiwan
This photo was taken during Chinese New Year's Eve of 2015 in Taiwan. I noticed how the light was coming into the room as our family members passed incense sticks to each other, sending our prayers and paying respects to our ancestors.
The photo is symbolic, as the passing of incense sticks represents the knowledge and wisdom passed down from generation to generation.
Honorable Mention: 'Surrealist painting in nature' by Tugo Cheng
Tugo Cheng/National Geographic 2015 Photo ContestCategory: Nature
Location: Shihezi, Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China
As the largest mountain ranges in Central Asia, Tian-shan ('sky-mountain' in Chinese), has one of the best collections of natural landscapes in the world and is seen by many as a paradise for outdoor adventures.
Thanks to the richness of sediments compounded with the power of erosion by rivers flowing down the mountains, the north face of Tian-shan is carved into stunning plateaus and colorful canyons hundreds of meters deep, resulting in this surrealist painting in nature.
Honorable Mention: 'The game' by Simone Monte
Simone Monte/National Geographic 2015 Photo ContestCategory: Places
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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