National Geographic Photography Contest 2010

Here are some contest entries published by The Boston Globe webpage (link here). They are breathtaking. Unreal. So beautiful it breaks my heart not to be travelling right now... Click over here to check out the winning shots.

Ki Gompa. This picture was taken when I visited the Buddhist Monastery of Ki. Ki is a tiny village in the middle of the Himalayas, and next to it is Ki Gompa (Ki Monastery). I lived with the monks for about a week, and this picture reflects the peaceful, almost heavenly atmosphere that characterizes this place. The Monastery is almost 4,000 meters high, and I had to climb almost 500 meters more to get this panorama. This place is a touch of heaven. (Photo and caption by Natalia Luzuriaga)

Unsafe Journey. A woman is riding between the railway carriages of a local train heading north from Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Her luggage is tucked under the carriage in front of her. It is the month of Ramadan, a fast which culminates in Eid-ul-Fitr, a three-day celebration. Tens of thousands of people leave the city to go to their home village and celebrate with their families. Trains are packed and many who fail to get tickets before they sell out or can't afford buying them at the black market ride on the roof of the train or, like this woman, finds a quiet spot between the carriages. (Photo and caption by Amy Helene Johansson)

Moths to Light. Moths attracted to a light in front of my home. (Photo and caption by Steve Irvine)

Oasis. (Photo and caption by Nam In Geun)

A supercell thunderstorm rolls across the Montana prairie at sunset. (Photo and caption by Sean Heavey)