Incredible photos from the National Geographic Traveler competition

Incredible photos from the National Geographic Traveler competition

An impressive portrait of a Vietnamese woman who sits in a dark, smoky room next to her great -granddaughter and works on a embroidery, won the National Geographic Travel (UK) Photography Competition 2025.

The winning picture

The photo was taken in the province of Lào Cai in Vietnam by the photographer Justin Cliffe, based in Great Britain. It was selected from thousands of submissions and described by the jurors as a representation of a "moment between generations that capture so much beauty and humanity".

The expert opinion

"The colors, the light and the textures harmonize extremely well," added the jury in a press release on Thursday.

tradition of embroidery in Vietnam

According to National Geographic, the art of embroidery has been passed on under the Red Dao, an ethnic minority in Vietnam for generations. This tradition shows the cultural meaning and the art of craftsmanship, which is expressed in such pictures.

other winners of the competition

The other winners of the categories include a fascinating picture of a eye-like geothermal pool in Iceland, a family-run restaurant in Tibet and an exciting encounter between a Bonelli eagle and a fox in Spain.

goal of the competition

The annual competition is supposed to be the best travel photos from all over the world from photographers Great Britain and Ireland, both amateurs and professionals, were recorded.

The selection of the winners

Cliffes award -winning picture was chosen from six categories: landscape, people, faith, food, city life and portfolio.

strong competitive conditions

"Our competition is getting stronger from year to year, and this year is one of the best we have ever had," said Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Travel (UK). "The 18 finalists - who were selected from thousands of submissions - have really increased the level of travel photography with their ingenuity and their skills."

Our gallery of the winners

The six category winners can be viewed in the gallery.