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2008 Nature Honorable Mention, Photograph by Chris Gimmeson
Vote for the Viewers' Choice Winners

Every year, National Geographic's International Photography Contest draws thousands of spectacular photos from users around the world. This year could be your year to win a digital camera kit and have your image published in the magazine.

Winners will be entered into the Worldwide International Photography Contest and announced in early December. The submission period has closed. Please read the FAQ and Rules for more information.

Have you voted for your favorites? The 2009 Viewers' Choice winners will be announced in early December. View a gallery of last year's top shots chosen by you.

See our editors' selections in each category—and keep an eye on the competition.
Try your hand at jigsaw puzzles featuring recent photo contest submissions.
Decorate your desktop with favorite People, Places, and Nature selections.
See editors' picks from previous year's International Photography Contests.
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