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That’s the sound of the countdown to the close of the 2013 Sony World Photography awards, which will stop accepting submissions on Jan. 4.
Here’s a sampling of what you’re up against. Now get snapping!
These eye-popping pictures are truly wild! They’re just a few of the winning photos from the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, an annual showcase for the very best in nature photography.
The Discovery Channel’s two-hour documentary “Winged Planet” takes “bird’s eye view” to a whole new level!
It took four years for the ambitious project to train birds to fly alongside small airplanes, and others to fly with cameras strapped to their backs. The results are these stunning images.
Hello, fellow Instagramers! For our latest weekend hashtag contest, we asked our followers to show us the light in their lives by tagging their photos with #TheDailyLight. We loved all of the photos that were submitted!
Big congrats to winners, clockwise from top left: @amphlettc, @ktlovell, @theurbanfarmer, and @afranche
Follow @thedailyphotos and stay tuned for our next challenge!
Wow, talk about being in the right place at the right time. Photographer Justin Lee captured a dazzling moment when a rainbow formed from the spray of a waterfall at Yosemite National Park.
Just wow. Photographer Andrew Krueger captured the northern lights filling the sky with green over Lake Superior.
Photo by Andrew Krueger/The Duluth News-Tribune/AP
Using info collected from satellites, Canadian anthropologist Felix Pharand-Deschenes created these images to vividly illustrate how much electricity is used by different parts of the world.
How awesome are California skylines? (Taken with Instagram)
In light of the gross, rainy day we’re having in NYC, we decided to post this. (Taken with Instagram)
Craving a better summer vacation? Visit one of our breathtaking national parks! Whether it’s adventure you’re craving or just a peaceful place to take the family, there’s a natural playground for everybody.