Every year the famous and unique scientific publishing National Geographic holds a contest for the best photos of the various categories. The contest results will be announced in December this year and the winner photos will be published in the journal.I present you the fresh batch of photos the contestants.
Swam dream: What I like skating on the board with a paddle, so it's something that is so you can move in a quiet and meditative state. I had the opportunity to make this event a night version of one lunar and windless evening in September. Specially made waterproof LED light bulbs were attached to boards and covered the bottom of the water, allowing grabschikam see the fish in the dark. Swimmers vdvinulis at sunset, and their journey was just perfect and surreal. Picture taken in the bay in Sesuit Dennis, Massachusetts. Light from heaven: photo taken in the morning near Mount Bromo, East Java, Indonesia. Hungry eyes: On the way to Bandhavgarh, India, following a search of a tiger by the anxious cries of monkeys, we came to an open glade cool sunny morning. While we waited in silence, our car suddenly there was a crack of branches, and from there ran a frightened deer. We turned and saw a picture worthy of a lifetime. Thicket behind us crackled and parted to the side - Tiger stuck his head and growled at us. Envoys: Picture taken May 26, 2013. It was a storm dissipates near Brocken Bow, Nebraska, which showed us one of the best light shows with zippers. Even better was when lightning lit vymyaobraznye these clouds in the night sky. This type of clouds are often associated with severe storms, and their appearance is always considered a harbinger of bad weather. Tribe Suri: Suri tribe lives in the southwest Omo Valley in Ethiopia. They grow sorghum and cattle breeding. Nomads, often changing their place of residence. The government plans to resettle the villagers to use their land. Due to collisions with the authorities already killed many people - the most serious incident occurred in December 2012 when she was killed almost the entire village Beyyahola. Rice terrace: view of the rice terraces from the highest hill near Yuanganem, China. Pursuit: Driving from the river Ghaghra in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, India, I noticed a huge cloud of about 300-400 bats, which began to scatter in different directions. Only an object closer, I realized that the mice were chased angry bees. In the end, some bats caught the trees and bees hovering over them buzzing. Fanfare: winter on Kauai always big waves and a bit cooler. When the first great wave passed the island, I went to his expedition in search of waves. For this image you need a lot of patience and the ability to "seize the moment". Warms: Naked Festival Con each year passes the winter and is one of the oldest in Japan. Members - men, mainly 24, 42 and 61, since this is considered lucky age in Japan. Taking part in the festival, they hope to avoid a failure in life. Curious: I was interested to cassowary just as it is for me. Picture taken in Jakarta. Fishermen's cabins in Lofoten: In late January, I was walking over the bridge to the Rhine - a city on the Lofoten Islands in northern Norway, during the few hours of sunshine at this time of year. Looking at the other side of the fjord, I saw these traditional fishing lodges and wooden lattices on which dried fish. Before the sacred cleansing: Naga Sadhus, which many regard as sacred in India, waiting for the parade to the holy waters of the Ganges during the Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad. Ray of Hope: Big beam of sunlight broke through the veil of the jungle and into the cave near Cancun, Mexico. It happens every day, but only for several minutes. It's a magical moment - to see how the veil of light dancing in the water. Free-diver shows the whole scale of this place. Sense of metal: I wanted to photograph the heating elements. When I went to the factory, I saw metal sheets and braced. I needed a picture for the crane. I asked a worker in orange overalls count items, and then photographed him at work. Shy red howler monkey: Usually, these monkeys are aggressive and fiercely oharnyayut its territory, but this young male seemed embarrassed. Photo taken in Trinidad and Tobago. Circle of Light: Rainbow 180 degrees illuminates the sky, creating a bridge between heaven and earth. I walked in the rain in the Dolomites, near Trento, Italy, and waited for the sunset, when the sky suddenly opened magically and sunlight did the rest. I know he was looking at me from heaven: My mother embracing arms of my grandfather for the last time. They had a great relationship, and I know that he squeezed her hand and told me to tell her that everything will be fine, even if he could not express it in words. Red Hill: This hill is covered with coca bushes. Put them in the summer and autumn they redden. The sun shone on, giving the impression that it scorched hill. Picture taken in the park Hitachi in Japan. Frozen Frog: After several days of frost I went skating on the lake on the outskirts of Oslo, Norway. Soon I noticed something on the ice. It was a dead frozen frog. Namgyal Monastery Tsemo, Ladakh, India: Last rays of the sun illuminate the monastery. Reflection: Kanas, China - a great spot in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is a paradise created by nature. In thickets: brook flows through the pair of logs covered with moss in a foggy and dark undergrowth National Park in Tuscany, Italy. Farewell: As if saying goodbye, the last sperm whale whom we met during an expedition to Sri Lanka, descends into the depths. Fishing village: Photo taken from a high hill above the fishing village near Syapu, China. Perfect poise: Walk on Forests in Mana Pools in Zimbabwe - it is a privilege, especially if at the same time you can spend time with the gentle giants who call this Eden home. See how these giants stand on their hind legs with the grace of ballerinas, it is something. And look at it, being just a few feet from him, it's generally something mind blowing. Arctic ice: Thin line of sea ice on the horizon divides almost perfect reflection of the amazing blue sea and clear sky. Picture taken in the Arctic Ocean during the research on board the ship. In the lower right corner you can see the ripples from the vessel. However, soon sailed past the iceberg and spoiled all the symmetry. Gate to Hell: Forced to seek new river crossing in the region of the Serengeti-Mara wildebeest indulge in collective despair and chaos. For rapid and steep banks do not allow escape. Newcomers arriving back unsuccessfully trying to go over the heads of those who jumped into the pool first. Death: Village in 2013 was 5 years since, as the locals revolted against the city builders. Sian Coon - last millennial village which should soon demolish and build in its place mall. The remaining three residents have seen their homes demolished and dismantled their neighborhoods and families are desperate to do anything to their village does not become yet another point in the statistics of the Chinese real estate boom. Back into the sea: yellowfin flying fish hovers above the water surface. Picture taken near Hualien, Taiwan. Miners: Young miners from the small town Abangares in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The Perfect Storm: the camera on a tripod between the rocks near the 10-meter waves, I waited until the clouds will disperse to the sun lit the storm. When it happened, I had only a minute to make a couple of shots before the lens was flooded with sea drops. One of the first winter storm of the Atlantic on the west coast of Ireland. Funeral and shaving: Hinduism - one of the most popular religions in India, it has millions of followers. Every Hindu diligent when his cousin dies, goes to Varanasi - the holy city of India to burn the body and lower the ashes in the Ganges River. Cremation spends the whole family, which should be shaved bald. In this photo, a girl from one such family just shave their heads. I remember how sad eyes in this baby because of the recent loss and cruelty impatient hairdresser. Summer love: I am a happy man, because I live in a tropical underwater paradise - the Cayman Islands. Summer swim here thousands of fish and diving - all I need! Wonderful time! Summer love: I am a happy man, because I live in a tropical underwater paradise - the Cayman Islands. Summer swim here thousands of fish and diving - all I need! Wonderful time! Glow in the Dark: Over the past 10 years mobile phones and social networks have changed our lives forever. Although this girl is standing in the middle crowded car, the warm glow of her phone says that she's not here now. She managed to escape, at least briefly. It's just another knot in the network of social web. The photo was taken in a tram connecting the two playgrounds in the Ocean Park in Hong Kong. Generations: Small lion cub watching zebra with her mother in the Masai Mara, Kenya. Stranger in the Sea: The boy jumped from his canoe and dived to look at me while I was swimming with a mask. Villagers Alor, Indonesia, continue to live by the sea, mainly due to fishing. Joy and spontaneity of children in these communities just indescribably.