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GALLERY: National Geographic editors reveal top picks from travel photography competition early entries

PHOTO AND CAPTION BYRITA KLUGE/ 2019 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVEL PHOTO CONTESTOn my last day in Antarctica, I was posting my last video update, I heard what I was waiting for and documented what was to come. A leopard seal was feeding on a penguin ... Iwas in a 7mm free-diving suit to be more flexible to change positions quickly. A normal encounter would be 20 minutes or so and I wouldn't be too cold afterwards, but this day was different, as we swam with three different leopard seals—brrrr. I felt safebeing so close to the action with my team. Just amazing.
PHOTO AND CAPTION BYRITA KLUGE/ 2019 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVEL PHOTO CONTESTOn my last day in Antarctica, I was posting my last video update, I heard what I was waiting for and documented what was to come. A leopard seal was feeding on a penguin ... Iwas in a 7mm free-diving suit to be more flexible to change positions quickly. A normal encounter would be 20 minutes or so and I wouldn't be too cold afterwards, but this day was different, as we swam with three different leopard seals—brrrr. I felt safebeing so close to the action with my team. Just amazing.

National Geographic have revealed their editors’ top picks from early entries to their annual travel photography competition.

The competition, which is accepting entries until May 3, showcases the best in amateur and professional photographic talent from across the planet.

They are looking for shots “…that show us the world: its people, places, and cultures. Photos that tell the story of a place and travel moments that reveal what inspires you.”

A collection of the editors’ top picks so far from the competition

If you think you have the winning picture, you can submit your entry to one of three categories including nature, cities and people.

The grand prize winner will receive $7,500 and their winning image will be featured on the @natgeotravel Instagram account.

First place winners will receive $2,500, second place $1,500 and third place $750.

Inspiration can also be found by looking at the 2018 entry winners here.

To enter the 2019 competition, visit www.nationalgeographic.com.