The prestigious annual photography competition aims to find the best new talent and to send the winners on a photographic commission for National Geographic Traveller — this year’s destinations include Myanmar and Iceland. Selected entrants will also be included as part of a global press and media campaign, and featured on the National Geographic Traveller website.

Categories of Entries:

  • Single-shot – Upload a single shot in one of four different themes: Action, Nature, People, Urban.
  • Portfolio – Professional photographers – upload four shots based on the same subject/theme.
  • Video – Send us your YouTube/Vimeo link to an edited clip that’s a maximum of two minutes long.

The subject matter can be anything of your choosing as long as the image is travel-based. The interested photographers can enter the competition here: natgeotraveller.co.uk/photo-competition-2017

The Prize:

Grand-prize winner: Myanmar
Win a 15-night holiday for two to Myanmar and experience Rickshaw Travel’s newest bite-sized trips, which combine famous highlights with hidden gems. The prize includes international flights, transport, accommodation with breakfast, and all excursions. rickshawtravel.co.uk

Portfolio: Iceland
Join Tatra Photography in its new ‘travelling hotel’, based at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, for an Aurora photography tour. The tutor for this workshop will be Mark Bauer, who’ll help you make the most of the Icelandic landscapes. Includes return flights, airport transfers, six nights’ full-board accommodation, plus a seven-day photography course. tatraphotographyworkshop.com

Single-shot: Manfrotto tripod for each theme
Featuring twist locks for easy opening and closure, the Manfrotto 190 Go! is the lightest and most compact in the 190 range. The 90-degree column can be easily raised and, coupled with four leg angles, it enables you to get low down like no other. manfrotto.co.uk

Video: Apple iPad Mini 2
A 32GB tablet with a 7.9” screen.

Deadline

The closing date is 9 December 2016 at 11.59pm GMT.

Related: 16 Must-See Destinations in 2016 by National Geographic Traveller (UK)

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