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Winners of the 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest
December 23, 2011 ⋅ Arts ⋅ by Robert Marshall ⋅ 13255 Views

The end of the year brings more than just remorse, diminishing bank accounts and dull family gatherings. The start of a new year has us looking back in retrospect, listing a number of “the best of” categories, including music, sports moments, and even photography. National Geographic had the demanding task to review more than 20,000 submissions from over 130 countries for its Best of 2011 Photo Contest. With subjects including cityscapes, ocean views, the animal kingdom, and kinship to name but a small few, the winning photographer announced a few days ago went to Shikhei Goh for capturing a dragonfly riding out a rainstorm in Indonesia. Awarded $10,000 and a trip to the National Geographic Photography Seminar next year, Goh’s photo, just like many of his competitors, was captured at random in less than ideal conditions. Peruse through some of the top stills in this year’s contest and let us know what you think.

Source: The Atlantic

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  • salvatore Defranco

    I just don’t see how this pic is up to par with the others (which contain incredible moments in nature, breathtaking imagery, or explosive movements). I’m not saying its a bad pic, but the fact that it requires so much explanation works against the image. From an outsider’s perspective, it’s just 2 dudes on a phone. I’m still scratching my head on this one. Congrats on the honorable mention.

  • http://www.regalgoldcoins.com/gold-ira.html Ira Gold

    Number 16, well they were all quite spectacular.

  • danielakajack

    #7

  • http://www.EugeneKan.com Eugene Kan

    “”From Up Here”, honorable mention in People category. Stephen “ST 2 Lettaz” Harris, and David “Yung Clova” Williams make up the Huntsville rap duo G-Side. I took this photo of them on tour, conducting a cell phone interview with a journalist on a fire escape in Manhattan. The photo speaks to the “D.I.Y.” nature of the current independent music scene. Digital technology has played a big role in G-Side’s business strategy, enabling them to use the Internet and viral word of mouth to build a diverse international fan base. G-Side released a track in 2011 called “Nat Geo.” Location: Manhattan, NY, USA (© Helen Pearson) #”

    http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/12/winners-of-the-national-geographic-photo-contest-2011/100211/

  • http://www.EugeneKan.com Eugene Kan

    “”From Up Here”, honorable mention in People category. Stephen “ST 2 Lettaz” Harris, and David “Yung Clova” Williams make up the Huntsville rap duo G-Side. I took this photo of them on tour, conducting a cell phone interview with a journalist on a fire escape in Manhattan. The photo speaks to the “D.I.Y.” nature of the current independent music scene. Digital technology has played a big role in G-Side’s business strategy, enabling them to use the Internet and viral word of mouth to build a diverse international fan base. G-Side released a track in 2011 called “Nat Geo.” Location: Manhattan, NY, USA (© Helen Pearson) #”

    http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/12/winners-of-the-national-geographic-photo-contest-2011/100211/

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  • Alex Green

    that photo got an honorable mention in the people category this year…

  • salvatore Defranco

    I feel you, man. It’s kind of insulting to think HB might think its viewers can’t appreciate great photography unless it contains elements like Apple products and branded clothing.

  • Anonymous

    lol..yeah man looks like hb just threw that one in there at random for their ‘demographic’

  • Anonymous

    photography is truly an amazing medium…  love it.  Congrats to the winners

  • Anonymous

    3 for the incredible image and 4 for the stark beauty of the colors.

  • Anonymous

    Wtf is pic 15? Random niggas on tha block?

  • Alex Robles

    hand down #2 is my favorite.

  • http://twitter.com/madeabove MADE ABOVE

    some of these are nuts!

  • Anonymous

    #16 …beautiful 

  • http://twitter.com/AbielRuiz Abiel Ruiz

    This whole gallery was flippin awesome!

  • http://profiles.google.com/hugohernandezbaby hugo hernandez

    #4 is my favorite

  • http://twitter.com/AdamTheHun Adam West

    Number 7.