Some of the amazing images submitted for National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest
Prodigy in the making Photo and caption by Jessu Paul / National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest --- This shot was taken just after her 'arangetram' - her first ever public show, at the Guruvayur temple, India. Wanted to capture the colourful makeup, ornaments, silk saree and the kid's expression. --- Location: Guruvayur, Kerala, India
The unconscious Photo and caption by Chris Schmid / National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest --- Young cub baboon jumping around captured in Moremi, Okavango Delta, Botswana. --- Location: Moremi, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Highlander Face Photo and caption by Wylda Bayron / National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest --- Beautiful head dress and face paint of the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. --- Location: Papua New Guinea
On cloud nine Photo and caption by Robert Sommer / National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest --- On my trip to the small island Heligoland in the north sea, i was able to take a few pictures of these fantastic northern gannets. --- Location: Heligoland, Germany
Painted Ladies Photo and caption by Daniel Kudish / National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest --- Young women dress up and have their faces painted to celebrate the dead. Dia de los Muertos is an incredible celebration of life, and a beautiful way to remember those who have passed. --- Location: Oaxaca, Mexico
Piper, Saint Patricks Day, County Mayo Ireland Photo and caption by Glen McClure / National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest --- Clew Bay Pipe Band Piper playing at the Achill Island, Ireland Saint Patrick's Day Parade. --- Location: Achill Island,County Mayo Ireland
Stylish llama Photo and caption by Esther Buttery / National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest --- At 14,000ft in icy winds this llama was completely at home. It was a different world for me. I'd like to think that we shared a moment. --- Location: Laguna Colorado, Bolivia
Kids in Holiday Photo and caption by Hesham Alhumaid / National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest --- "in south of Ethiopia i find Karo Tribe in Omo Valley.. alots of children playing together !! making foots together someone set in the center !!" --- Location: Karo Tribe - Omo Valley â Ethiopia
Seal Loungeroom Photo and caption by Ryan Essex / National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest --- Seal Loungeroom, taken on Isabella, Galapagos. --- Location: Isabella, Galapagos