Breathtaking views of mountain ranges around the world
These majestic, sweeping images of mountain ranges, submitted to National Geographic's photo contest, show the scale and immensity of the natural wonders of the world.
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| This photo is Manish Mamtani's latest work in his Dronie series. After two visits to Vestrahorn in Iceland, the photographer captured a unique perspective of the stunning landscape. Photo:Manish Mamtani/2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. |
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| A spectacular mountain in the Alps photographed in Switzerland. Photo:Alessandra Meniconzi/2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. |
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| Sharing about the photo, photographer Catalina Poplicean said that Stellisee in Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places seen from the top of the Matterhorn. Being there at dawn after a 4-hour journey made the moment of admiring the beautiful scenery here even more special. Photo:Catalina Poplicean/2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. |
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| The cloudy sky looks like ocean waves. Photo:Asuka I/2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. |
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| In February, in Yamagata, Japan, strong winds and humidity created unique "ice monsters." Photographer Kazuaki Koseki captured this interesting image on a snowy mountainside, basking in the sunset. Photo:Kazuaki Koseki/2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. |
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| The contrast between the giant Tre Cime di Lavaredo and the smallness of humans brought the author unforgettable emotions. Photo:Nafets N/2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. |
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| The stunning moment was captured by Marco Grassi in 2017 during a 3-month trip to Patagonia with his girlfriend. Photo:Marco Grassi/2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. |
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| Image of first light shining over Mount St John, with a sea of clouds behind at Gua Paka, Sabah, Malaysia. Photo:Asuka I/2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. |
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| The beautiful Sunwapta Falls in the Rocky Mountains at Jasper National Park, Canada. Photo:Davide Lena/2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. |
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| During his 5 years of traveling around the world, Marco Grassi has been to a mountain twice to admire the scenery and feel the seasonal changes in light direction there. Photo:Marco Grassi/2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. |
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| Waking up early in the morning to visit the bay, Han Qi Chen captured photos of the light appearing on the mountains and the reflection of the mountains on the clear water. Photo:Han Qi Chen/2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. |
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| Photographer Guillaume Flandre says that hiking in South Tyrol was one of the most incredible experiences he has ever had, and that it was the first time he had walked so close to the top of a mountain, surrounded by clouds. The power of nature in this situation reminded him that humans are just guests on the planet. Photo:Guillaume Flandre/2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. |
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| Beautiful sunrise over the turquoise waters of Moraine Lake with snow-capped peaks in the Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park, Canada. Photo:Dmitry Vinogradov/2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. |
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| Sunset photo taken at Reine, Lofoten Islands, Norway. Photo:Nedjat Nuhi/2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. |
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| Mount Sharidake is called Onne Nupuri in the Ainu language. W. Aoki took this photo of Sharidake from a helicopter and said it was the most impressive landscape he had ever seen. Photo:W. Aoki/2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. |
