Incredible Imagery from the 2014 National Geographic Photo Contest

As ever, the National Geographic Traveler award entries produced a photographic feast, the 2014 participants producing images that perfectly reflect the eclectic beauty, vastness and diversity of our world. A photo contest truly like no other, top spot went to the jaw-dropping “The Independence day” by Marko Korosec and his photos of an approaching apocalyptic storm that the best Hollywood special effects firms would be proud of.

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First Place Winner: “The Independence day” – Marko Korosec

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Second Place Winner: “First Time” – Agnieszka Traczewska

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Third Place Winner: “Diver in Magic Kingdom” – Marc Henauer

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Merit Prize Winner: “Light Source” – Marcelo Castro

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Merit Prize Winner: “End of the World” – Sean Hacker Teper

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Merit Prize Winner: “A Well Earned Rest in the Sahara” – Evan Cole

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Merit Prize Winner: “Divine Makeover” – Mahesh Balasubramanian

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Merit Prize Winner: “Ladies in waiting” – Susie Stern

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Merit Prize Winner: “Foggy small town” – Duowen Chen

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Merit Prize Winner: “Khotso. Peace at Devil’s Knuckles” – Byron Inggs

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Viewer’s Choice Winner: “Among the Giant” – James Eimmerman