Its not too late to enter the2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Yearcontest.
Photographers have certainly taken advantage of this conceptual freedom to capture the vibrant, unrestrained beauty of our world.
As always, there are great awards for the winners of the contest.
Below are some of the spectacular submissions that have been entered into the competition.
Engelmann, 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the YearA typical african evening.
Nothing special in Nxai Pan, Kalahari, Botswana.
As I leaned in to take a photo, a bee flew in for some pollen.
Svalbard, Norway, august 2014.
Ijen VolcanobyHeidi Ouyang, 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the YearThe sulfur mine in the early morning.
The sulfur dioxide gas at the mine site is very strong.
I love it’s natural hypnotizing color.
The green peacock is one endangered bird from Indonesia.
Usually, their feather are taken for house decoration.
With photography, everyone can enjoy it’s beauty without endangering it.
Just Print it or save it on your desktop computer.
The pond floor is formed by salt.
The One That Got AwaybySteve Grodin, 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the YearBrown bear chasing a salmon.
