National Geographic best pictures of the year 2009

[YankeeMom]

I couldn't find these on the NG website, but they are all over the Internet. Pretty amazing shots!:

http://www.fourwinds10.com/siterun_data/spiritual/pictures/news.php?q=1245101530

[wickerprints]

Wow, some really creative and beautiful photos! I think my favorite is the last one. I couldn't figure out what was going on at first, but once I did, I laughed.

[YankeeMom]

Wow, it's hard to choose a favorite. Probably the cheetahs, but I love the Aurora Boreolis, reptile eyes, swamp, and misty mountain, too.

[shaftmaster]

I really dig the shot of the zebras and their shadows. I think I like the fact that's it's so different from most wildlife shots.

[lindsaytblum]

I really dig the shot of the zebras and their shadows. I think I like the fact that's it's so different from most wildlife shots.

Me too...it took me a sec to figure it out! Very inspirational photos.

[YankeeMom]

Me too...it took me a sec to figure it out! Very inspirational photos.

I had to study that, too. :lol:

[wickerprints]

Nobody liked the fox as much as I did? :(

[heladepela]

Love the zebras, it's almost as though the shadows and the real zebras have swapped places and the shadows have become more real and tangible than their flesh and blood counterparts :)

I always appreciate double-take material, like the swamp too. Jealous in a positive and good way.... if that's possible.

[Stevie@JC]

I think the polar bear one is fantastic but its to hard to pick a best one as they are all exceptional shots

[Rimwalker]

Nobody liked the fox as much as I did? :(

I do, but did you see the video version of that shot? I believe it was on a Discovery Channel program about Yellowstone. Seeing the fox leap straight up, the dive headfirst into the snow really is worth seeing in motion.

[LuckyJules]

Those pictures are amazing -- my favorites included the fox (I did in fact, giggle out loud), the zebras, the penguins, sunset with the antelopes, the polar bears and the seals. The turtle smile made me smile too!

[bckane]

National Geographic has the best pictures......I have a seek view of the pictures because I do the printing of the magazine here in south Florida

[YankeeMom]

Those pictures are amazing -- my favorites included the fox (I did in fact, giggle out loud

I wonder if he ever got out again? One hungry fella. :lol:

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

Amazing images. Really can't pick a favourite, although I'm leaning toward the cheetahs, the mother polar bear & her cub, and the Aurora Borealis. Very inspirational!

[zelseman]

I do, but did you see the video version of that shot? I believe it was on a Discovery Channel program about Yellowstone. Seeing the fox leap straight up, the dive headfirst into the snow really is worth seeing in motion.
I saw that as well. It was quite a site and a highlight of that episode IMHO.

[gjl711]

I find the pictures depressing. Don't get me wrong, each one is stunning and clearly a top shelf pic. What depresses me is that no matter what the equipment one uses, no matter what the skill level of the photographer, what really sets these apart is location, location, location. I so want to be a NG photog and get to travel to all these exotic locations.

[FlyingPhotog]

I guess 2009 is done, eh?

I feel bad for anyone who gets a great shot between now and December 31.

[YankeeMom]

Those will go into 2010. We have to plan ahead you know -- there are already Christmas decorations out at the Dollar Tree! :P

[rhenry]

None of these images actually ran in or had anything to do with National Geographic -
you will notice there are no credits - this is just an internet HOAX

Nice pictures? Yes National Geographic? NO

[kurban]

Did anyone take a look at the content of the Fourwinds website? It's some kind of crazy religion.

[YankeeMom]

I didn't look at the content. I saw this thread on SEVERAL websites; they just had it laid out nicely, so I used it. Well, even if it's not really National Geographic, the photos are still outstanding.

[zelseman]

The photo of the fox in the snow almost has to be National Geographic material.
The film was of the exact same fox in the same location doing that same thing, and it aired on Nat Geo.
I think there is some genuine content.

[damonb]

I have to say the photo of the turtle makes me laugh a great deal.

[Rimwalker]

The photo of the fox in the snow almost has to be National Geographic material.
The film was of the exact same fox in the same location doing that same thing, and it aired on Nat Geo.
I think there is some genuine content.

The program I saw and mentioned earlier was a BBC production that aired on the Discovery Channel, not Nat Geo. Did you see it on the Nat Geo channel too?