{"id":26624,"date":"2015-08-11T17:14:39","date_gmt":"2015-08-11T16:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/?p=26624"},"modified":"2017-11-21T12:25:13","modified_gmt":"2017-11-21T11:25:13","slug":"the-winners-of-national-geographic-2015-traveler-photo-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/the-winners-of-national-geographic-2015-traveler-photo-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"The Winners of National Geographic 2015 Traveler Photo Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/landing\/100-best-hotel-and-restaurant\/?utm_source=brabbu2016&amp;utm_content=Header&amp;utm_campaign=Ebook\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-42776 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/100-best-hotels-and-restaurants.jpg\" alt=\"100 best hotels and restaurants\" width=\"1120\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/100-best-hotels-and-restaurants.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/100-best-hotels-and-restaurants-300x67.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/100-best-hotels-and-restaurants-768x171.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/100-best-hotels-and-restaurants-1024x229.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/100-best-hotels-and-restaurants-740x165.jpg 740w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/100-best-hotels-and-restaurants-208x46.jpg 208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\"><\/a><br>\nHere we go! National Geographic presented the winners of <em><strong>National Geographic<\/strong><\/em> 2015 Traveler Photo and BRABBU team would like to show it to you.<\/p>\n<p>National Geography selected 10 marvelous pictures, which brings us to various countries, shows different\u00a0environment and let us travel around the world, meet new people, cultures and adventures.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at captured moments of astonishing colors, shapes, people, and inspiring nature!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED HISTORY: <a href=\"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/iconic-portraits-recreated-by-john-malkovich-and-sandro-miller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\">ICONIC PORTRAITS RECREATED BY JOHN MALKOVICH AND SANDRO MILLER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First place winner <strong>Whale Whisperers<\/strong> by Anuar Patjane<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26625\" src=\"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/download.jpg\" alt=\"The Winners of National Geographic 2015 Traveler Photo Contest\" width=\"705\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/download.jpg 705w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/download-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\"><\/p>\n<p>Diving with a humpback whale and her newborn calf while they cruise around Roca Partida\u2026 in the Revillagigedo, Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>Second place winner is <strong>Gravel Workmen<\/strong> by Faisal Azim<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26626\" src=\"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-2.jpg\" alt=\"The winners of National Geographic 2015 Traveler Photo Contest\" width=\"705\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-2.jpg 705w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-2-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\"><\/p>\n<p>Gravel-crush working place remains full of dust and sand. Three gravel workmen are looking through the window glass at their working place. Chittagong, Bangladesh.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23217\" src=\"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/delightfull-banner-BB.jpg\" alt=\"delightfull banner BB\" width=\"705\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/delightfull-banner-BB.jpg 705w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/delightfull-banner-BB-300x39.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Third place winner is <strong>Camel Ardah<\/strong> by Ahmed Al Toqi<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26627\" src=\"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-3.jpg\" alt=\"The winners of National Geographic 2015 Traveler Photo Contest\" width=\"705\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-3.jpg 705w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-3-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\"><\/p>\n<p>Camel Ardah, as it is called in Oman, is one of the traditional styles of camel racing\u2026 between two camels controlled by expert men. The faster camel is the loser\u2026 so they must be running [at] the same speed level in the same track. The main purpose of Ardah is to show the beauty and strength of the Arabian camels and the riders\u2019 skills.<\/p>\n<p>Merit winner is <strong>Sauna In The Sky<\/strong> by Stefano Zardini<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26628\" src=\"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-8.jpg\" alt=\"The winners of National Geographic 2015 Traveler Photo Contest\" width=\"705\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-8.jpg 705w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-8-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\"><\/p>\n<p>A sauna at 2,800 meters high in the heart of Dolomites. Monte Lagazuoi, Cortina, eastern Italian Alps.<\/p>\n<p>Merit winner <strong>Romania, Land of Fary Tales<\/strong> by Eduard Gutescu<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26630\" src=\"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-10.jpg\" alt=\"The winners of National Geographic 2015 Traveler Photo Contest\" width=\"705\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-10.jpg 705w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-10-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\"><\/p>\n<p>Romania, land of fairy tales. White frost over Pestera village.<\/p>\n<p>Merit winner <strong>A Night at Deadvlei<\/strong> by Beth McCarley<a href=\"http:\/\/yourshot.nationalgeographic.com\/photos\/6299498\/?source=1gallery\" title=\"\"><br>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26631\" src=\"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-4.jpg\" alt=\"The winners of National Geographic 2015 Traveler Photo Contest\" width=\"705\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-4.jpg 705w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\"><\/p>\n<p>Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.<\/p>\n<p>Merit winner <strong>The Power of Few<\/strong> by Stefane Berube<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26632\" src=\"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-7.jpg\" alt=\"The winners of National Geographic 2015 Traveler Photo Contest\" width=\"705\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-7.jpg 705w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-7-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\"><\/p>\n<p>Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda.<\/p>\n<p>Merit winner <strong>Kushti, Indian Wrestling<\/strong> by Alain Schroeder<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26633\" src=\"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/image-881167-galleryV9-ndme.jpg\" alt=\"The winners of National Geographic 2015 Traveler Photo Contest\" width=\"705\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/image-881167-galleryV9-ndme.jpg 705w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/image-881167-galleryV9-ndme-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\"><\/p>\n<p><em>Kushti<\/em>\u00a0is the traditional form of Indian wrestling. Wearing only a well-adjusted loincloth (<em>langot<\/em>), wrestlers (<em>pelwhans<\/em>) enter a pit made of clay, often mixed with salt, lemon, and ghee (clarified butter). At the end of a workout, wrestlers rest against the walls of the arena, covering their heads and bodies with earth to soak up any perspiration and avoid catching cold. This relaxation ceremony is completed with massages to soothe tired muscles and demonstrate mutual respect.<\/p>\n<p>Merit winner <strong>Catching a Duck<\/strong> by Sarah Wouters<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26634\" src=\"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-5.jpg\" alt=\"The winners of National Geographic 2015 Traveler Photo Contest\" width=\"705\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-5.jpg 705w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-5-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\"><\/p>\n<p>Two boys are trying to catch a duck at the stream of the waterfall. Nong Khai Province, Thailand.<\/p>\n<p>Merit winner <strong>Highlanders<\/strong> by Bartlomiej Jurecki<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26635\" src=\"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-9.jpg\" alt=\"The winners of National Geographic 2015 Traveler Photo Contest\" width=\"705\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-9.jpg 705w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ngcontest-9-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\"><\/p>\n<p>Traditional haymaking in Poland. Many people continue to use the scythe and pitchfork to sort the hay.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23215\" src=\"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Boca-do-Lobo-banner-BB.jpg\" alt=\"Boca do Lobo banner BB\" width=\"705\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Boca-do-Lobo-banner-BB.jpg 705w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Boca-do-Lobo-banner-BB-300x39.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Boca-do-Lobo-banner-BB-208x27.jpg 208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photography is a wonderful measure to capture the moment and spread it all around the world as mentioned photographers did. Congrats to all of them!<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE ALSO:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/brabbu-design-inspiration-wire-sculpture-by-richard-stainthorp\/\" title=\"\">BRABBU DESIGN INSPIRATION \u2013 WIRE SCULPTURE BY RICHARD STAINTHORP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE ALSO: \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/a-rare-and-beautiful-glimpse-of-irans-mosques-and-religious-structures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\">A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL GLIMPSE OF IRAN\u2019S MOSQUES AND RELIGIOUS STRUCTURES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here we go! National Geographic presented the winners of National Geographic 2015 Traveler Photo and BRABBU team would like to show it to you. National Geography selected 10 marvelous pictures, which brings us to various countries, shows different\u00a0environment and let us travel around the world, meet new people, cultures and adventures. 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