A ‘jaguar’s kiss’ and more… The best of 2024 travel in images
Want inspiration to travel? These images, courtesy the Travel Photographer of the Year 2024 competition, are sure to provide you some motivation to pack your bags and get out into this beautiful, wild world of ours
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A Pallas cat lies flat in the snow at first light, their method for camouflage. The cat is covered in hoar frost in the freezing -35 degrees Celsius morning temperature in Mongolia in winter and was likely out hunting all night. Image Courtesy: Joshua Holko/tpoty.com
The jaguar rushes for the caiman crossing the river and getting hold of her prey before it escapes into deeper water. After a short but intense fight, the big cat drags the caiman onto the bank, killing it by biting through its throat. Image Courtesy: Dmytro Geshengorin/tpoty.com
Two Wauga elders stand together, among the very few who remain as guardians of their tribe’s traditions. Their weathered faces, marked by deep wrinkles, reflect a lifetime of wisdom and resilience. Adorned with intricate feathered headdresses and covered in black mud, they represent a culture at risk of fading. Image Courtesy: Maricruz Sainz de Aja/tpoty.com
In this serene paradise, a quaint church perches atop a gentle hill, surrounded by delicate trees draped in soft snow. The tranquil atmosphere, illuminated by a gentle glow, invites introspection. Wisps of mist weave through the landscape, creating a dreamlike quality that embodies peace and timeless beauty. Image Courtesy: Sveti Tomaz/tpoty.com
The Wari Palki festival showcases the spiritual unity and devotion of thousands of devotees in Maharashtra, India. An aerial view reveals an awe-inspiring sight: white-clad devotees arranged in perfect symmetry, forming concentric circles. Image Courtesy: Happy Mukerjee/tpoty.com
A Rendile girl, from Nothern Kenya, adorned in elaborate traditional attire, is covered in beads and ornaments, symbolising her readiness for marriage and attracting a husband. Image Courtesy: Piper Mackay/tpoty.com
A Maasai giraffe, a symbol of Africa’s wild beauty, strides gracefully across the golden Mara Plains of Kenya. Its jagged, patterned coat contrasts with the vast skies. Image Courtesy: Piper Mackay/tpoty.com
Mutiari, a four-year-old, plays with a friend in the flooded streets of Jeruksari. The sea level in Indonesia has risen by an alarming four mm annually since 1992, a tangible consequence of climate change. Image Courtesy: Alain Schroeder/tpoty.com