9 masterpieces won by National Geographic Travel Photographer

National Geographic, one of the oldest and most respected publications in the world, has announced the long-awaited results of the travel photography contest. Each year, the jury receives tens of thousands of images from all over the world. Of these, judges should choose only a few winners in different categories and a lucky winner who will receive the main prize in the form of 10 thousand dollars, as well as the honorary title of travel photographer of the year. We present you the winners of 2018!

Humpback whale near the island of Kumejima, Japan. Photo: Reiko Takahashi. First place in the category "Nature", Grand Prix of the competition

Thousands of flamingos over Lake Natron in Tanzania. Photo: Hao Jiyang. Second place in the category "Nature"

Earth pyramids in South Tyrol, Italy, which formed as a result of landslides and the regular alternation of showers and drought. Photo: Marco Grassi. Third place in the category "Nature"

Window view of a bus in Nagasaki, Japan. Photo: Hiro Kurashina. First place in the category "Cities"

Teotihuacan is an ancient city located in Mexico. Photo: Enrico Pescantini. Second place in the category "Cities"

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo: Ganesha Prasad. Third place in the category "Cities"

Girl from Mongolia. Photo: Alessandra Menikonzi. First Place in the People Category

Leida and Laell, refugees from Haiti who now live in Brazil. Photo: Tati Itat. Second Place in the People Category

A man and his family travel to their native village of Dhaka (Bangladesh) on a crowded train. Photo: Tanvir Hassan Rohan. Third Place in the People Category

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