Of The Ye... — 1900x1392 Nat Geo Travel Photographer

: "Mermaid" by Reiko Takahashi, a mesmerizing shot of a humpback whale calf's tail off Kumejima Island, Japan.

National Geographic 's annual contest highlights stunning visuals across three core categories: , Cities , and People . Here are some of the most iconic recent winners: 1900x1392 Nat Geo Travel Photographer of the Ye...

: " The Power of Nature " by Sergio Tapiro Velasco, featuring the Colima Volcano eruption. : "Mermaid" by Reiko Takahashi, a mesmerizing shot

Travel Photographer of the Year: The world's best travel photos : "Mermaid" by Reiko Takahashi