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Red Square, Moscow, Russia
Photograph by Erich Geisler, My Shot
On a rainy night in Red Square a man photographs the scene with his camera phone.
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Bahamas
Photograph by Bjorn Moerman, My Shot
An abandoned plane stands out in shallow water east of the airport on Norman's Cay in the Bahamas.
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Tuscany, Italy
Photograph by Vadim Balakin, My Shot
A stand of cypress trees tops a hill in Tuscany, Italy.
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New York, New York
Phtograph by Ingo Meckmann, Your Shot
People and surrounding buildings can be viewed from the glass elevator inside Manhatten's Fifth Avenue Apple Store.
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Peak District National Park, England
Photograph by Nick Brown, Your Shot
A man climbs at sunset in Peak District National Park, England.
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Bandarban, Bangladesh
Photograph by M Yousuf Tushar, My Shot
Golden fields in Bandarban, one of the hill districts in southeastern Bangladesh
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Lake Malawi, Southern Malawi
Photograph by Chris Cannucciari, My Shot
A stargazer stands on the shore of Lake Malawi in Southern Malawi.
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Goa, India
Photograph by Anubhav Tiwari, Your Shot
Vendors sell vegetables at a market in Goa, India.
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Jiankou Great Wall
Photograph by Byron Yu, My Shot
A woman rests on Jiankou Great Wall, a section of the Great Wall of China near Xizhazi Village.
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Julian Alps
Photograph by Giovanni Osso, My Shot
Two hikers explore the Julian Alps, a mountain range that spans Slovenia, Italy, and Austria.
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Wrocław, Poland
Photograph by Bella Tozini, My Shot
A rainbow arches over the main square on a summer afternoon in Wrocław's Old Town.
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Mount Bromo, Indonesia
Photograph by Helminadia Caryati, My Shot
A view of Mount Bromo, part of Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park in East Java, Indonesia
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Cairo, Egypt
Photograph by Philipp Spalek, My Shot
A night scene in the Old City of Cairo
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Plains of Inner Mongolia
Photograph by Adam Wong, Your Shot
Men ride camels during a winter festival in Mongolia.
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Lake Maurepas, Louisiana
Photograph by Eugene Vasenyoff, My Shot
A photographer shoots the sunrise at Lake Maurepas in Louisiana.
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Karnataka, India
Photograph by Debasish Ghosh, My Shot
A man pours water on the feet of the Gomateshwara statue in Karnataka, India.
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Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia
Photograph by Steve Munro, My Shot
Members of the Bondi Icebergs, a winter swimming club at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, swim laps during a predawn workout in this ten-second exposure.
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London, England
Photograph by Rolando Rodriguez Leal, My Shot
An iconic double-decker bus and St. Paul's Cathedral frame a crowd of pedestrians in London.
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Hanalei Bay, Kauai, Hawaii
Photograph by Lorenzo Menendez, My Shot
Two paddle boarders head out during sunset in Hanalei Bay, a large bay on the north shore of Kauai.
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Jellyfish Lake, Palau
Photograph by Tomas Kotouc, My Shot
Jellyfish float in Jellyfish Lake on Eli Malk island in the Republic of Palau.
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Houston Street, New York City
Photograph by Mike Bove, My Shot
A woman walks in front of artist Barry McGee's "Houston Street Mural" in New York City.
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Havana, Cuba
Photograph by Mike Carter, Your Shot
Colorful cars drive through an intersection in Havana, Cuba.
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Cornwall, England
Photograph by Kelly Marie Smith, Your Shot
A long exposure captures the evening at mine ruins in the village of Zennor, part of Cornwall, England.
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Hawaii, United States
Photograph by Lorenzo Menendez, My Shot
A green sea turtle swims in shallow water off Hawaii.
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Barcelona, Spain
Photograph by Luc St. Pierre, Your Shot
An assortment of candies on display at Boqueria Market in Barcelona, Spain.
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Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico
Photograph by Marc Filion
A diver explores a cenote, or freshwater sinkhole, on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.
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This photo was submitted to the 2011 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest. Submit your best travel shot before July 11 for a chance to win great prizes and be featured in an issue of National Geographic Traveler.
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Sheffield, England
Photograph by Robbie Shone
Underground culvert beneath the city of Sheffield, England
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- Peak District National Park Guide
- Photos of England From National Geographic Fans
- World Heritage Guide: Stonehenge
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Maasai Village, Kenya
Photograph by Bob Denaro
A visit to a Maasai village on a Kenyan safari
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Námafjall, Iceland
Photograph by Joshua Holko
The sun rises over a field of solfataras (sulfurous mud springs) at the geothermal site of Námafjall, Iceland.
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- Iceland Photo Gallery
- Ultimate Adventure Bucket List: Dive Glacial Meltwater
- Photos of Scandinavia From National Geographic Fans
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North Shore, Oahu
Photograph by Luke Shadbolt
Two-time World Bodyboarding Champion Ben Player pulls into the barrel at Pipeline, a popular surfing spot on Oahu's North Shore.
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Antelope Canyon, Arizona
Photograph by Chris Forman
Sunlight reaches down into Arizona's Antelope Canyon, painting the undulations crafted by years of flash floods and other erosive processes. The slot canyon is one of the most visited canyons in the Southwest.
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- Road Trip: Navajo and Hopi Lands, Arizona
- Grand Canyon National Park Guide
- Family Trip: American Southwest's Four Corners
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Chachapoyas, Peru
Photograph by Scott Monuik
A fruit stand in a market in Chachapoyas, Peru
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Great Ocean Road, Australia
Photograph by Jeremie Noel
Eight towering limestone monoliths make up the Twelve Apostles that sit on Great Ocean Road in southeastern Australia.
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Dhow Race, United Arab Emirates
Photograph by Paul Todd, My Shot
Traditional sailing dhows race off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The Al Gaffal, a race between Sir Bu Na’air island and the emirate of Dubai, takes place every year in May.
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Singapore Waterfront
Photograph by James McGhie
A light display on the Singapore waterfront
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Venice, Italy
Photograph by Andrew Ang Yuan hann
The Ponte dei Scalzi and a passenger ferry are reflected in double mirrors on the grand canal of Venice, Italy's "floating city."
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Olympic National Park, Washington
Photograph by Alex Burke, My Shot
Sunlight pierces Hurricane Ridge in Washington's Olympic National Park, where subalpine meadows, temperate forests, and the rugged Pacific shore share space.
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Have a great photo of a U.S. national park site? Submit your photos (tagged #parkwk) to My Shot by May 1, 2011. Then check back to see a gallery of our favorites.
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Florence, Italy
Photograph by Mike Pistone, My Shot
Seen from the top of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence sprawls to the river. The basilica, popularly known as the Duomo, has been a local landmark from the moment Filippo Brunelleschi completed its record-setting dome in 1436.
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Mae Sot, Thailand
Photograph by Matthew Van Saun, My Shot
In the city of Mae Sot, Thailand, Burmese children play with an artificial waterfall. Mae Sot sits less than four miles from the border between Thailand and Myanmar (Burma).
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High Plains of Southern Bolivia
Photograph by Carl David Granback, Your Shot
A cyclist pauses during a tour of Bolivia's Altiplano, or high plain. Borne high on the great rocky spine of the Andes, the tableland stretches north to south for 500 miles through Bolivia. Its hardy flora and fauna are limited to what can survive at more than 12,000 feet above sea level.
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Seljalandsfoss, Iceland
Photograph by Noelia Magnusson, My Shot
The famous 197-foot Seljalandsfoss waterfall is part of the River Seljalandsá in Iceland.
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Tower of Belém, Portugal
Photograph by Nuno Cardal, My Shot
A stormy night at the Tower of Belém in Lisbon, Portugal
For more, see Your Portgual Photos, a collection of the best images of this European seafaring nation submitted to My Shot. You can also find more inspiration in our full Portugal Guide, including a photo gallery from the Douro Valley.
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Rawa Pening, Indonesia
Photograph by Wandy Gaotama, My Shot
A fisherman in Rawa Pening in central Java, Indonesia, casts his net at sunset.
For more, see Your Indonesia Photos, a collection of the best images of this Southeast Asian archipelago submitted to My Shot. You can also find more inspiration in our full Indonesia guide, including the World Heritage site of Borobudur Temple Compounds and ideas for how to trek Java's volcanoes.
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Bird Sanctuary, Missouri
Photograph by Danny Brown, My Shot
Seven trumpeter swans swim in the early morning light in Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary near West Alton, Missouri. Up to 400 trumpeter swans, North America’s largest native waterfowl, overwinter in the sanctuary.
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Karakul Lake, China
Photograph by Sue Anne Tay, Your Shot
Located at nearly 12,000 feet elevation, Karakul Lake in Xinjiang province in western China is the perfect setting for a horseback trek and an overnight stay in a lake-side yurt.
For more photos of China's diverse landscapes and cultures, see our China Countryside photo gallery.
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Ganges River, India
Photograph by Alessandro Scarabelli, My Shot
Hindus gather by the millions along the shores of the Ganges River in the city of Haridwar, in Uttarakhand, north-central India. They consider Haridwar one of Hinduism’s seven holiest sites and flock to the river to ritualistically wash away their sins.
For more sacred journeys around the world, check out our Top Ten Historic Pilgrimages.
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Sai Kung Pier, Hong Kong
Photograph by Adrian Chan, My Shot
Filled with delicacies and local favorites, tanks of fresh seafood add color and life to the market on Sai Kung Pier, Hong Kong.
For more photos of Hong Kong, see our photo gallery from the March issue of Traveler magazine, and read the accompanying feature, Ghosts of Hong Kong, by Daisann McLane. Plus, get more facts, photos, and fun tips in our complete guide to the city.
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Giza, Egypt
Photograph by Romona Robbins, My Shot
If a camel ride doesn't appeal, visitors to Giza can take in the Great Pyramids and surrounding sites astride an Arabian horse. Memorials to Egyptian kings, the Pyramids have risen above the desert outside Cairo for more than 4,000 years. Stone—not sun-dried mud brick—gave permanence to these monuments, the last of the world's ancient wonders.
For more photos like this, see our full gallery of Egypt pictures submitted to My Shot by users like you. Plus, take a quiz on ancient Egypt, discover more about the World Heritage site of Ancient Thebes, and find all of our Egypt features in our complete guide to this fascinating nation.
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Ireland Coast
Photograph by Bill Lockhart, My Shot
Caught in the moment by a slow shutter speed, water heads out to sea through a rocky gateway on the Irish shore. Water is inescapable in Ireland; the island—Europe's third largest—is surrounded by the Irish Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the Celtic Sea to the south.
For more photos like this, see our full gallery of Ireland pictures submitted to My Shot by users like you. Plus get travel tips in our Dublin guide, and test your knowledge with this quiz on the emerald isle.
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Luang Prabang, Laos
Photograph by Dimitris Koutroumpas, My Shot
A rainbow of colorful umbrellas brightens a gray day in Luang Prabang, Laos.
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Varenna, Italy
Photograph by Raymond Choo, My Shot
Colorful buildings line the small harbor in Varenna, Italy. Located on the shores of Lake Como in northern Italy, the quiet town is an hour's train trip from Milan.
See more photos of Italy in our full gallery, plus learn about taking a National Geographic Expedition to the land of la dolce vita.
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Paris, France
Photograph by Andrew Bell, My Shot
On a cold and bright winter afternoon, Parisians and tourists stroll around the marbled plaza of the Palais de Chaillot with a view of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Built in 1889, the tower stands 1,063 feet, or 81 stories, tall.
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Bois Brule River, Wisconsin
Photograph by Chas Jensen, My Shot
Canoes outside a boathouse await paddlers on northern Wisconsin's Bois Brule River. Once traveled by Native Americans and European explorers, trappers, and traders, the river is now a popular recreation area for paddling, wildlife viewing, and hiking. The entire 44 miles of the river is contained within the Brule River State Forest.
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Pont San't Angelo, Rome
Photograph by Raymond Choo, My Shot
The pedestrian bridge, Ponte Sant' Angelo, in Rome leads to Castel Sant' Angelo, a round-walled, battlemented structure that today serves as a museum. Commissioned as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian in the second century A.D., it got its current name in the sixth century—a time when a plague was devastating Rome—after Pope Gregory the Great had a vision of an angel hovering over the structure, sheathing its sword. The vision was interpreted as heralding the end of the plague, and a statue of Archangel Michael, the rescuing angel, was placed on top of the structure.
Visit our city guide for Rome to get more photos, travel tips, and to take a fun quiz.
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Lake Millstatt, Austria
Photograph by Eva Emmanouil, My Shot
A boy jumps into Lake Millstatt as the sun sits low in the late afternoon sky. The lake in the central eastern Alps is one of Austria's deepest.
Take in more views of the Alpine lakes with this photo gallery of Austria's scenic Salzkammergut—the lake country east of Salzburg.
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Arabian Oryx, Abu Dhabi
Photograph by Nazir Pangodu, My Shot
Two Arabian oryx lock horns in the Abu Dhabi desert. Extinct in the wild since the early 1960s, several herds now live in the emirate thanks to the late H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan, who bred a few captive animals. Their horns can grow to 35 inches (89 centimeters) and are so symmetrical that they can appear to be one horn when viewed from the side, leading some to believe that the animals are the source of the unicorn legend.
To see more photos of Abu Dhabi, plus get travel trips, take a quiz, and more, visit our complete travel guide.
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The Azure Window in Gozo, Malta
Photograph by Ted Attard, My Shot
The Azure Window in Gozo, Malta, attracts fishermen, divers, and boaters with its clear, deep blue water. Near the window is the Blue Hole, one of the most popular dive sites in Malta.
For more coastal images like this, visit our gallery of island getaways, plus get trip ideas for your next vacation to paradise with our guide to the world's best beaches and islands.
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Inle Lake, Myanmar (Burma)
Photograph by Chris Martin, My Shot
Fishermen greet the sunrise on Inle Lake in Myanmar (Burma). The traditional style of paddling these boats is by standing and using a leg to maneuver the paddle.
See more photos of Southeast Asia in this gallery from National Geographic Traveler magazine.
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The Great Sphinx, Egypt
Photograph by Kaushik Sarkar, Your Shot
A bird perches on top of the Great Sphinx of Giza as horseback riders pause in the background. Carved from limestone, the famous sculpture with the head of a man and body of a reclining lion reaches approximately 66 feet high.
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Metéora, Greece
Photograph by Vincent Sheehan, Your Shot
Patches of snow cover the sandstone peaks of Metéora, Greece. Monks built monasteries high on these pinnacles (Meteora means "suspended in the air") beginning in the 15th century by climbing the sheer rock faces and pulling up stones. A few of the monasteries on the World Heritage site are still active.
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The Dolomites, Italy
Photograph by Zhiqun Fei, Your Shot
The Italian village of Ranui sits nestled in the Val di Funes below the Geisler Mountains. It is home to several historic churches, inlcuding St. John's, which stands apart in the meadow. The small baroque church was built in the 1700s.
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Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Photograph by Nicholas Leslein, Your Shot
A storm approaches along the enormous salt flat, Salar de Uyuni, at the foot of the Andes in southwest Bolivia. Spanning 4,086 square miles, the flats consist of a solid salt crust that covers a lake of brine.
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Hotel Maitai Dream, French Polynesia
Photograph by Aaron Huey
The seascape at Hotel Maitai Dream on the island of Fakarava evokes a classic vision of a South Pacific paradise. Writer Andrew McCarthy journeyed to Fakarava and other isles near Tahiti to dive for a black pearl for his mother’s birthday. Photographer Aaron Huey documented the journey. Their feature story for Traveler, “In Search of the Black Pearl,” appears in the October 2010 issue.
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Transylvania, Romania
Photograph by Catherine Karnow
Shepherds raise and milk cows and sheep for cheese, way up in the mountains near Bran, Transylvania, Romania.
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Moorea, the Society Islands
Photograph by Aaron Huey
On Moorea, a white horse browses a lush glen. Moorea, one of the Society Islands, is shaped like a south-pointing triangle cut by two deep bays on its northern side.
Read “In Search of the Black Pearl” in the October 2010 issue of National Geographic Traveler.
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The Blue Mosque, Istanbul
Photograph by Dave Yoder
Istanbul's Blue Mosque, nicknamed for the color of its interior tiles, welcomes the faithful as well as visitors by the thousands. Writing about the city "where East meets West" in Traveler's October 2010 issue, author Pico Iyer says: "Here is a place whose Blue Mosque has an LCD screen flashing the time in Paris and Tokyo. Turkey's most cosmopolitan metropolis has more billionaires than any city but Moscow, New York, and London."
See more photos in our Istanbul Photo Gallery.
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Fakarava Atoll, French Polynesia
Photograph by Aaron Huey
Sharks prowl the waters off the Fakarava atoll—home to a laid-back Polynesian community where visitors can escape the hubbub of modern life—as the tide carries a circus of reef fish through the South Pass. Divers and snorkelers equipped at local dive shops time their swims for these tidal surges, when the lagoons are at their liveliest.
Read “In Search of the Black Pearl” in the October 2010 issue of National Geographic Traveler.
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