Winning shots from the National Geographic Traveller U.K. 2025
Step into a breathtaking visual journey through the lenses of photographers featured in the 2025 National Geographic Traveller Photography Collection. From the icy serenity of Greenland’s glaciers to the electric chaos of Japan’s cityscapes, each image tells a powerful story of culture, connection and the natural beauty of our world.
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Standoff at dusk An Iberian fox lunges towards a Bonelli’s eagle, both locked in a tense battle of survival. Victoria Andrews captures this split-second confrontation on the parched plains of Toledo, Spain. (Victoria Andrews/National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
Wisdom woven A intimate portrait of a Red Dao great-grandmother embroidering beside her descendant in a dimly-lit room in Loa Cai Province, Vietnam. The textured fabrics, warm glow and quiet focus beautiful convey a lineage of skill and tradition. This photo won the grand prize of the competition. (Justin Cliffe/National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
The eye of Iceland A surreal aerial view of the Hveravellir geothermal area in Iceland that resembles a dragon’s eye – a deep sapphire centre surrounded by rings of mineral-stained gold and rust. (Pawel Zygmunt/National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
Midair grace in a snowstorm A snow bunting bird hovers effortlessly above its flock, wings extended in perfect symmetry against a flurry-filled sky in Canada’s winter. (Jo Noon/National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
Inviting aromas On the streets of the Shimbashi district in Tokyo, the sizzling of fresh ingredients and inviting aromas sweep in curious customers ready for a taste of Tokyo. (James Maloney/National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
Edge of the ice world An immense ice wall meets the still Artic waters beneath a soft pink sky, while a flock of birds adds movement to the frozen grandeur of Ilulissat, Greenland. (Ed Hasler/National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
Urban symphony in lights A mesmerizing wall of neon signs and stacked storefronts in China bursts with colour and energy, capturing the chaotic beauty of urban life (Dylan McBurney/National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
Hungry bellies A family run restaurant that serves authentic Tibetan food in China is pictured here. A woman pours a steamy broth into bowls ready to be served to hungry bellies. (Prabir Kumar Mitra/National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
A taste of wildlife An endangered female lynx drinks from a pond in Spain while a curious honey bee buzzes near her ear. (Hari Kumar Prasannakumar/National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
The buzzing city life In Tokyo’s Shinjuku district, chaos is mixed with beauty and complexity. The buzzing clubs, karaoke rooms and hotel bars makes it almost hard to differentiate between night and day. (Andrew Nelson /National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
Snowy summit The Dolomite mountains in Ra Gusela, Italy tower over a snowy summit with glowing shelters and car lights illuminating the snaking road beneath. (Christopher West/National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
Floating lives A tightly packed boat glides across the calm sea, teeming with daily life as residents of Solomon Islands sell fruits and vegetables from the dugout canoes. (Mark Carwardine/National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
A pause on time Photographer Joshua Mallett says his photos are designed to capture moments where time seems to stand still. He captured this moment during his journey from Nepal to France. (Joshua Mallett/National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
The spiral of life An open portal into the lush, green life of Singapore’s Fort Canning Tree tunnel. The staircase leads to a visually stunning sight of trees, moss and silhouettes. This photo won the city life category. (Scott Antcliffe (National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
Nomads of the dunes Two camels stride through the sun-scored desert. The scene radiates stillness, heat and the ancient rhythms of life in the dunes (Joshua Mallett/National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
Warrior of the highlands A member of the Suli Muli tribe in Papua New Guinea stares into the soul of the camera, adorned with black facial pant, a seashell necklace, moss headdresses, and a commanding gaze. (Biance Goldman/National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
"Feeling Small" A person stands before a glacial fed lake in Kyrgyzstan. The rugged cliffs surround a serene lake and perfectly captures its stillness. (Lauren Winslow Llewllyn/National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
The red festival Girls sport a smile in this cheerful photo at the Chilam Joshi Spring Festival in Pakistan. Hues of red stand out in a festival known for prayers for crops and animals and for those searching for marital partners. (Jo Kearney/National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
Rainy rainbow A woman travels down a colourful rainbow flight of stairs, tugging her brown jacket close to her against the relentless rain and wind in Nantes, France. (Jordan Banks/National Geographic Traveller U.K.)
