Nature Photographer of The Year 2016

I love natural photography, and I especially love detailed images of animals, landscapes and action shots. The 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year has been named! They received thousands of photos that showcase the diverse natural world around us. The  4 categories included: Animal Portraits, Landscapes, Action and Environmental Issues. 

Official Prizes

Grand Prize: A 10-day trip for two to the Galápagos with National Geographic Expeditions 

Each category will feature three winners:

• First Place: $2,500

• Second Place: $750 and a signed National Geographic book

• Third Place: $500

All the winning images can be seen here: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/nature-photographer-of-the-year-2016/gallery/winners-all/1

To see all entries click here: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/nature-photographer-of-the-year-2016/all-entries

Why not try for 2017? The contest will begin in August, with all entries received by November. Happy snapping!

Image Credit: Photography - National Geographic