2014 National Geographic Photo Contest is underway

Last year, National Geographic received more than 7,000 entries from over 150 countries, with professional photographers and amateur photo enthusiasts across the globe participating. Well, it's that time of year again—send your best shots in any of these three categories: people, places and nature.

The Grand Prize Winner will receive $10,000 and a trip to National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C., to participate in the annual National Geographic Photography Seminar in January 2015: A behind-the-scenes experience like none other.

Submission deadline is October 31st.

Here's a look at some of the submissions so far!

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