Hello(01 of10)
Open Image ModalCapturing 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.Photo Location: Point Defiance Zoo, Tacoma, WA, United States (credit:Photo and caption by Misty Gage, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest)
Sunward(02 of10)
Open Image ModalWhen the Mediterrenean Mantis opened its wings, It seemed very impressive at the sunshine ...Photo Location: Nicosia, Cyprus (credit:Photo and caption by Hasan Baglar, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest)
20'000 Leagues Under The Sea(03 of10)
Open Image ModalThis picture shows 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.Photo Location: Geneva, Switzerland (credit:Photo and caption by Marc Henauer , National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest)
Arctic Hi five(04 of10)
Open Image ModalTwo 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.Photo Location: Svalbard (credit:Photo and caption by Colin Mackenzie, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest)
Warming Up(05 of10)
Open Image ModalA curious LemurPhoto Location: Sambas,West Kalimantan,Indonesia (credit:Photo and caption by Hendy Mp , National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest)
Half Dome Yosemite Large Fire(06 of10)
Open Image ModalThis was taken at 3am with a 1-minute exposure showing Half Dome and the fire that was raging in the valley behind it.Photo Location: Yosemite Glacier Point CA (credit:Photo and caption by Judge Helbig , National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest)
From the Sky(07 of10)
Open Image ModalOn 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, 1/160Photo location: Tenerfe (Canary islands) (credit:Photo and caption by montse grillo , National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest)
Pegadung Rock(08 of10)
Open Image ModalPegadung Rock known as rock screen (Batu Layar) and Shark Teeth (Gigi Hiu) because the shape of the cluster of rocks resembling shark teeth.Photo Location: Lampung, Indonesia (credit:Photo and caption by Henry Adam , National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest)
Painted Ladies(09 of10)
Open Image ModalYoung 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.Photo Location: Oaxaca, Mexico (credit:Photo and caption by Daniel Kudish , National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest)
Above Big Sur(10 of10)
Open Image ModalI'd gone to Big Sur to watch the gray whale migration from the cliffs, but it was too foggy to even see the water. I decided to hike up the Baronda Trail to see if I could get above the fog. This view was my reward. Miles of lupine and blue skies. Outstanding!Photo Location: Big Sur, California (credit:Photo and caption by Douglas Croft, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest)