Amazing Photos from the 2014 National Geographic Photo Contest

The grand prize, which went to Ben Yen for his photo depicting a commuter consumed by her smartphone, was $10,000 and a trip to the National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C., to participate in the annual National Geographic Photography Seminar in January 2015.

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Other winning images showcase the beauty, diversity and unpredictability of the world—from waves crashing into a Turkish boardwalk during a storm and tourists coated in mud in the Dead Sea to a busy train station in Tokyo. Both professional and amateur photographers participate in the contest every year. Entrants submitted photos to 3 categories: people, places and nature, to be judged on creativity and photographic quality.

The first place winner in each category received $2,500. The winning photographs will be published in National Geographic.

Have an incredible photo of your own? Submit yours to our It's Amazing Out There Photo Contest for a chance to win $15,000!

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