National Geographic has announced the winners and runners-up for this year’s National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. The contest has entries in three categories: Nature, People and Cities. The winning image – by Reiko Takahashi – was the recipient of $10,000

Grand Prize Winner

Mermaid by Reiko Takahashi. Photographed in Kume Kima, Japan (Nature category).

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Runner-Up, People’s Choice

The Balloon Wrestler by Rob Weisman. Photographed in Serengeti (People category).

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Runner-Up, People’s Choice

Ipanema Beach by Marco Raccichini. Photographed in Rio de Janiero, Brazil (Cities category).

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Honourable Mention, Cities

Alone in the Crowds by Gary Cummins. Photographed in Hong Kong (Cities category).

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People’s Choice Runner-Up

The Ultimate Pool Party by Raja Lliya. Photographed in Koh Samui, 2017

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