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For over 125 years, National Geographic has showcased breathtaking and iconic photographs (some of which were featured in this post from last month). Recently, the magazine introduced a new photo-sharing platform named Your Shot, enabling photography enthusiasts to participate in virtual assignments guided by NatGeo photographers and editors. The inaugural assignment, "Explore our Changing World," concludes on October 22. Below are 10 stunning submissions; visit the gallery for the first assignment (curated by NatGeo photographer Cory Richards and editor Sadie Quarrier) to explore more.
Photos and captions provided by National Geographic and the photographers.
1. Ultimate Shelter
Image and description by Arati Rao, National Geographic Your Shot
"A young one finds refuge under its mother during a serene afternoon in Sri Lanka."
2. The Complete File on You
Photo and caption by Kathryn Nee, National Geographic Your Shot
"A striking collection of vintage file cabinets discovered in a deserted factory in Georgia."
3. Floating in Stillness
Image and description by Dimitris Maroulakis, National Geographic Your Shot
"A freediver glides effortlessly above the seabed in the mesmerizing blue hole of Vouliagmeni."
4. Ki Monastery, Spiti Valley, India
Photo and caption by Stuart Edwards, National Geographic Your Shot
"Perched high in the Himalayas within the secluded Spiti Valley, the Ki Monastery is home to hundreds of Buddhist monks who dedicate their lives to study and worship in what is arguably one of the most tranquil settings I have ever encountered."
5. The Seagull
Photo and caption by Junichi Saito, National Geographic Your Shot
"A moment of feeding a seagull."
6. Lightning Illuminates the Grand Canyon
Image and description by Rolf Maeder, National Geographic Your Shot
"Experiencing this breathtaking thunderstorm over the Grand Canyon was truly unforgettable!"
7. Balloons of Kabul
Photo and caption by Allen Rooke, National Geographic Your Shot
"During my mission in Afghanistan with the World Food Programme, I commuted daily between the office and the warehouse complex. Kabul's winters are harsh, with cold, wet weather and thick fog. These boys walking along the road one early morning brought a smile to my face."
8. Swarm of Tadpoles
Image and description by Eiko Jones, National Geographic Your Shot
"While capturing lilies in a nearby swamp, a massive swarm of tadpoles, numbering in the thousands, drifted past in a synchronized trail."
9. Devotees in Prayer
Photo and caption by Junaid Ahmed, National Geographic Your Shot
"Ijtema ranks as the second-largest Muslim gathering globally, surpassed only by Hajj. The event draws such immense crowds that attendees often spill onto roads, unable to find space in the main field for Jumma prayers."
10. Meteorite
Photo and caption by Noel Kerns, National Geographic Your Shot
"A deserted farmhouse near Sanger, Texas, captured in a 3-minute exposure under a 3/4 moon, with settings at f/5.6 and ISO 200. The interior was illuminated using X2000 flashlights for light painting."
