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Travel Photographer of the Year: The world's best travel photos

: "Mermaid" by Reiko Takahashi, a mesmerizing shot of a humpback whale calf's tail off Kumejima Island, Japan.

The dimensions you mentioned likely refer to a specific winning image from a previous National Geographic contest , such as the 2017 Grand Prize winner " The Power of Nature " by Sergio Tapiro Velasco, which captures a lightning bolt striking the erupting Colima Volcano in Mexico. 📸 Famous Winning Entries

National Geographic 's annual contest highlights stunning visuals across three core categories: , Cities , and People . Here are some of the most iconic recent winners:

Winning images typically share several high-impact characteristics: