The 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest (15 Highlights)

15 incredible entries from this year’s ‘Nature’ category
For many Japanese, the blooming of the cherry blossom trees (Sakura) symbolizes human life, transience and nobleness
Properties must undergo a rigorous vetting process and site audit to become part of the collection, which now features 45 unique lodges
Stephen Wilkes takes hundreds of photos of the same location from sunrise to sunset, blending the results into one stunning composite image
Further proof that llamas are awesome
May cause sudden urge to travel
Every year photographers from around the globe share photographs that transport us to another place, connect with us emotionally, or stir us to action.
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