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Iconic Mag Picture Comps

The National Geographic 2011 Photo Contest Highlights the Year's Best

— December 22, 2011 — Tech
There are few current publications with a storied history and strong brand name like National Geographic, and judging from the pictures included in the National Geographic 2011 Photo Contest, there's good reason for the longevity.

The 123-year-old company is known for its exquisite taste in photography, and the National Geographic 2011 Photo Contest shows that the photography world recognizes that. The National Geographic 2011 Photo Contest received over 20,000 entries from more than 130 countries. The photographs were judged by three veteran National Geographic magazine shutterbugs, Tim Laman, Amy Koensing, and Peter Essick. The shots were divided into the categories of people, place, and nature, with a different winner selected for each one.

Out of those three categories, one will be selected as the grand jury prize winner, earning $10,000 USD and a trip to company headquarters in Washington, D.C. for the prestigious National Geographic Photography seminar in January 2012.

Check out some of the contest winners and other highlights from this excellent contest in our gallery.
Trend Themes
1. Photography Contests - Opportunity to disrupt the traditional model of photography contests by introducing new judging criteria or enabling crowd-sourced voting.
2. Global Participation - Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in creating a platform that connects photographers from around the world and promotes cultural exchange through photography.
3. Digital Photography - Potential for disruptive innovation in the digital photography industry through advancements in camera technology and image editing software.
Industry Implications
1. Art & Design - Opportunity to disrupt the art and design industry by showcasing and promoting photography as a legitimate form of art.
2. Travel & Tourism - Disruptive innovation opportunity in the travel and tourism industry to leverage stunning photography as a marketing tool to attract visitors to destinations.
3. Technology - Opportunity to disrupt the technology industry by developing innovative camera equipment and software that revolutionize the photography experience.
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