15 National Geographic Photo Contest Entries From Around The World

11. Terrace Paddies in North Vietnam by Qu’nh Anh Nguyen

Image rights: Qu’nh Anh Nguyen for National Geographic Photo Contest

The photographer says: “Terrace rice paddies in Tu Le Valley, Yen Bai province, north Vietnam at the beginning of new season. The Hmong people are crossing the fields on their way home at the end of the working day.”

12. Atocha (Madrid) by Javier Arcenillas

Image: Javier Arcenillas for National Geographic Photo Contest

The photographer says: “A little girl plays in the monument to the victims of the attack of 11M in Atocha train station in Madrid.”

13. Flamingo by Yu Huiping

Image rights: Yu Huiping for National Geographic Photo Contest

The photographer says: “Flamingos are going to fly!”

14. The End of the World (Antarctica) by Brian Stetson

Image rights: Brian Stetson for National Geographic Photo Contest

The photographer says: “A small group of emperor penguins gather near the sea ice edge. Ross Sea, Antarctica.”

15. Aurora over Kirkujufell (Iceland) by Jonathan Zdziarski

Image rights: Jonathan Zdziarski for National Geographic Photo Contest

The photograher says: “The Aurora Borealis making a grand appearance over Kirkjufell Mountain.”