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The National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition returns for 2026 and, as ever, we’re looking for your most spectacular shots from the past year. From landscapes and wildlife to food and people, enter images in up to eight categories for the chance to win an incredible trip and see your work published in the magazine