THE 2011 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTO CONTEST

As a leader in capturing our world through brilliant imagery, National Geographic sets the standard for photographic excellence. Last year, we received more than 16,000 contest entries submitted by photographers from 130 countries. Well, it's that time of year again—send us your winning shots in any of these three categories: people, places, and nature. Please submit images that accurately reflect the captured moment in time. In other words, keep it real.   Come back weekly to see our editors' favorites. Want to be your own judge? View every photo entered, choose your own faves, then share them with family and friends.   The Grand Prize Winner will receive $10,000 and a trip to National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C., to participate in the annual National Geographic Photography Seminar in January 2012: A behind-the-scenes experience like none other.   Please read the Rules and FAQ for more information.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC: PHOTO CONTEST 2011

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/

Rules

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/rules/

FAQ

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/faq/