Blog

2018 NatGeo Travel Photographer Of the Year: Winners And Highlights

This year’s contest attracted more than 13,000 submissions from around the world.

Mermaid by Reiko Takahashi. Grad Prix of National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest, 2018.

The winning image, aptly entitled ‘Mermaid’, was taken by the photographer when she was snorkelling near Japan’s Kumejima Island. Takahashi noted that whilst the calf stayed close to her mom for the most part, there was one point where “the calf began jumping and tapping its tail on the water” close to where she was swimming.

The entries in the other categories are equally noteworthy. We’ve compiled some of our favorites.

Another Rainy day in Nagasaki, Kyushu. Hiro Kurashina, First place in category ‘Cities’.

Tea Culture. Alessandra Meniconzi, First place in category ‘People’.

Mars. Marco Grassi, Third place in category ‘Nature’.

Challenging Journey. MD Tanveer Hassan Rohan, Third place in category ‘People’.

Flamingos Taking Off. Hao J., Second place in category ‘Nature’.

admin

Recent Posts

Glaze.art: the App Reviving Renaissance Painting

In the fast-changing landscape of digital tools for creatives, Glaze app (Glaze.art), developed by the…

4 days ago

Artfolio: A Platform Built for Artists, Not Algorithms

Long before Instagram grids and TikTok trends, there was Artfolio — a platform founded in…

4 days ago

The Future of Art Exhibition: IMX3 and Curating in the Metaverse

IMX3 (IMX3.art), a pioneering company revolutionizing art and culture in the metaverse, is reshaping how…

1 week ago

Shantell Martin on Strategy, Art, and Building a Global Brand

Shantell Martin's art isn’t just recognizable—it's ubiquitous.  Known for her playful black-and-white linework, Martin (ShantellMartin.art)…

2 weeks ago

How to Price Your Art in 2025: A Simple Guide for Emerging Creatives

Pricing your artwork can feel like a mystery—too high, and no one buys; too low,…

2 weeks ago

Art and AI: What Every Artist Should Know in 2025

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s here, and it’s reshaping how we make,…

2 weeks ago