This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).
Seeking to highlight the best in travel photography and celebrating its 13th year, National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s prestigious annual competition, sponsored by Hahnemühle and King’s Cross received thousands of entries. Photographers, both amateur and professional, submitted travel images taken during the past year in any of eight categories: Landscape, People, Urban, Aerial, Wildlife, Food, Rising Star and Portfolio.
Expert judges, including established photographers, art directors and designers, whittled down the submissions to a small selection of winners and runners-up. Capturing everything from epic wildlife spectacles in Antarctica to quiet moments of daily life in India, they show that travel photography continues to go from strength to strength, transporting the viewer across the world in new and imaginative ways.
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The winning images from the National Geographic Traveler (UK) Photography Competition 2026 will be on display at London’s King’s Cross between 28 May and 12 July, transforming Granary Square and the surrounding area into an open-air gallery.
Aerial
Overhead photography that offers an unexpected perspective on the landscape.