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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

The Richness Of 'Poor' Places, Captured In A Photo Contest

When you think of daily life in the developing world, what do you see?

Do you see the fierceness of a buffalo race in the jungles of Bali? Children climbing up a clay minaret in Burkina Faso? Families laid out like jewels across rooftops in India, searching for a respite in the summer heat?

With images like these, National Geographic's annual photo contest is changing our impressions. For the past five weeks, National Geographic editors have highlighted top entries on their website for the contest, which is divided up into people, places and nature. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 18; the grand prize is $10,000.

Our favorite photos from the contest so far illuminate the complexities, joys and frustrations of life in the developing world. Take a look at the pictures below, and if you're feeling inspired, enter the contest yourself.

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

If we lose our right to bear arms we will all be living like them except the rich and powerful.

Anonymous said...

Most of the scenes are very depressing.
Won't be long before this country starts looking like the third world.
Most inner cities are starting to look this way.