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Incredible photos from the 2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year competition

Entries include close-ups of Caribbean reef sharks, drone shots of American forests and intimate snaps of monkey huddles

IF you think your holiday photos are good, take a look at these beauties.

This year's National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest has opened, and the entries so far are outstanding.

The National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest has opened for 2017, with entrants like this one by Nao Akimoto
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The National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest has opened for 2017, with entrants like this one by Nao AkimotoCredit: Nao Akimoto / Nat Geo

were asked to submit images that “tell the story of a place”, or capture how the photographer is inspired when travelling.

The official categories are Nature, Cities, and People, with pictures ranging from exotic animals to jaw-dropping rural landscape.

The grand prize winner receives a ten-day trip for two to the Galápagos Archipelago and entries are being accepted until June 30.

Read on to see some of the most stunning photos submitted to the annual competition so far…

Cherry blossoms reflected in perfect condition, taken by Hiroshi Tanita
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Cherry blossoms reflected in perfect condition, taken by Hiroshi TanitaCredit: Hiroshi Tanita / Nat Geo
Mt Fuji is a treasure trove of mysterious shaped clouds, which appear when a fast air current blows over it. This picture was taken by Takashi
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Mt Fuji is a treasure trove of mysterious shaped clouds, which appear when a fast air current blows over it. This picture was taken by TakashiCredit: Takashi / Nat Geo
This picture of a monkey huddle was taken in Jigokudani Monkey Park, Nagano, Japan by by Hidetoshi Ogata
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This picture of a monkey huddle was taken in Jigokudani Monkey Park, Nagano, Japan by by Hidetoshi OgataCredit: Hidetoshi Ogata / Nat Geo
This picture of Caribbean reef sharks was taken by Shane Gross, who used a remote trigger to click away as they came in
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This picture of Caribbean reef sharks was taken by Shane Gross, who used a remote trigger to click away as they came inCredit: Shane Gross / Nat Geo
An aerial view of the scenic drive and the beautiful autumn colours of New Hampshire, taken by Manish Mamtani using a drone
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An aerial view of the scenic drive and the beautiful autumn colours of New Hampshire, taken by Manish Mamtani using a droneCredit: Manish Mamtani / Nat Geo
An aerial shot, that was taken in Death Valley national park from a small plane by Stas Bartnikas
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An aerial shot, that was taken in Death Valley national park from a small plane by Stas BartnikasCredit: Stas Bartnikas / Nat Geo
As the most ancient and gruelling trade in Ethiopia, the salt miners in the Afar region are still using the most traditional camel caravan to carry loads of salt bricks extracted from the vast salt flats everyday. Picture taken by Tugo Cheng
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As the most ancient and gruelling trade in Ethiopia, the salt miners in the Afar region are still using the most traditional camel caravan to carry loads of salt bricks extracted from the vast salt flats everyday. Picture taken by Tugo ChengCredit: Tugo Cheng / Nat Geo
A picture of Lake Yogo, called 'The lake of Mirror', which reflects everything in front of you, taken by Takahiro Bessho
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A picture of Lake Yogo, called 'The lake of Mirror', which reflects everything in front of you, taken by Takahiro BesshoCredit: Takahiro Bessho / Nat Geo
This photo captures the moment that the photographer Adam Cunningham-White, along with 3 other Sami reindeer herders become a little lost while migrating with 350 reindeer
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This photo captures the moment that the photographer Adam Cunningham-White, along with 3 other Sami reindeer herders become a little lost while migrating with 350 reindeerCredit: Adam Cunningham-White / Nat Geo
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