These are just some of the incredible shots entered so far in the National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest 2014, the 26th time the National Geographic has invited photographers from around the world to enter their work with a chance of winning a trip of a lifetime.
Underwater scenes, landscapes and a variety of animals caught in spontaneous poses are some of the entries which have been sent into the competition, and National Geographic are keen to see more.
The four categories this year are Travel Portraits, Outdoor Scenes, Sense of Place and Spontaneous Moments.
The grand-prize winner will receive an eight-day National Geographic Expedition to Alaska for two aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion or National Geographic Sea Bird.
Alaska’s Inside Passage Expedition is a unique trip to explore the remote wilderness and remarkable wildlife of southeastern Alaska with a team of expert naturalists.
Throughout the contest, which ends on June 30, National Geographic Traveler magazine photo editors will showcase their favorite entries every week on the site.
Visitors to the website can view all the entries and share them with family and friends through Twitter and Facebook, as well download wallpapers and complete jigsaw puzzles featuring contest entries.
