The world is magnificent through photos of National Geographic

Photos in the category of Landscape, Environment, Action and Animal Portrait at National Geographic photo contest make viewers admire.

The works of the 2016 Natural Photographer Contest organized by National Geographic recorded the wonderful images of the earth, from the herds of cross-river antelopes to the peaceful mountains in the early morning.In the picture is the Soberanes Fire range south of Point Lobos, California, USA.Orange contrasts with the cold color of the galaxy creating a strong impression.(Photo: Li Liu).

A contestant balances the Pacu Jawi bull race in Indonesia.A pair of cows that run in the fastest way will have the highest price.(Photo: Yh Lee).

Photographer Kym Illman spent 3 months each year exploring African grasslands.He used a remote control camera to record close-up images of animals, like these lions.(Photo: Kym Illman).

Eye of a crocodile along Apopka Wildlife Road, Florida, USA.The photographer had to carefully approach this ferocious predator to get a satisfactory frame.(Photo: Nancy Elwood).

The lightning appeared in the bright moonlit sky in Manhattan (USA) during the summer storm.(Photo: Chris Markisz).

Dawn in the Monument valley (Utah, USA) before the storm comes.(Photo: Lidija Kamansky).

Some mountains in Switzerland are covered with soft cloth to reduce the impact of global warming effects.(Photo: Stefan Schlumf).

Strange shaped clouds hovering over Mount Fuji of Japan.(Photo: Takashi).

Oil wells and tanks in California (USA) look from above like insects.(Photo: Jassen T).

Minutes relaxed by the brown bear mother in Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA.(Photo: Aaron Baggenstos).

Snow owls in Alberta (Canada) are very difficult to photograph.(Photo: Aaron Baggenstos).

An eagle hunts on the Susquehanna River, the eastern shore of the United States.(Photo: Eric Esterle).

Two rhinos in South Africa drink water under the starry sky.(Photo: Alison Lanevad).

A jaguar sits on a tree overlooking the field in the plain of Okavango and Botswana (left photo) under Natashia B.'s lens. In the right picture, Kyon.J recorded the magical bright strips on the mountain in China.