The first works of the National Geographic Nature Photographer Of The Year photo contest have been published

The annual National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2017 photo contest has started accepting works from photographers from all over the world. The jury of the contest is looking forward to pictures that will tell amazing stories of animals and distant lands. The last day of admission is November 17.

The organizers of the photo contest published the best works among the first photos received.

(21 photos in total)

Source: National Geographic

The road leading to Transylvania. Photo: Calin Stan

Jikogudani Snow Monkey Park, Japan. Photo: Lance McMillan

The Tadami railway line connects Japan's Fukushima and Niigata prefectures, known as one of the most scenic railways in Japan. Photo: TERUO ARAYA

A reservoir filled at high tide, Lofoten Islands, Norway. Photo: Felix Inden

A frog in the forests of Agumbe, Karnataka, India. Photo: byangad achappa

Lioness stretches, Maasai Mara Nature Reserve, Kenya. Photo: Joël Fischer

Great Blue Heron cleans feathers, Bombay Hook Nature Reserve. In the description of the picture, the photographer said that he caught the golden hour that morning — the time of day with the best lighting. Photo: Jerry am Ende

A magical moment in the early morning after sunrise, Fundatura Ponorului, Romania. Photo: Sebastiaen

Every year between December and March, Northern California becomes a haven for thousands of birds that have flown in to overwinter. The aerial photo was taken from an airplane at a speed of 194 kilometers per hour. Photo: Jassen Todorov

The shot was taken during the mating season of giant Australian cuttlefish in the cold waters of Spencer Gulf near the town of Whyalla. This place has gained worldwide fame due to the fact that a huge number of cuttlefish come there to mate. Photo: Cameron McFarlane.

A camel caravan is walking along Cable Beach, Australia. Photo: Todd Kennedy

The photographer took a picture of his girlfriend in the water using a drone. Photo: Sean Stalteri

Pink flamingos in small groups move through salt water, leaving footprints, Aigues-Mortes, Southern France. Photo: Magali CHESNEL

A three-month-old bear cub with his mother. Photo: Anat Gutman

Alligator, New Orleans. Photo: Cole Frechou

Sea goat or caprellida. Photo: Adam Silverman

Sea anemone in Half Moon Bay, California. Photo: Corbin Morgan

A flock of geese on the lake. The picture was taken using a drone. Photo: Csaba Daróczi

Mackenzie Mountains, Canada. Photo: Alain Boudreau

View of the lighthouse in the early morning, Scotland. Photo: Justin Bylicki