Photo of the Month -- June 2012

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June 2012 PHOTO OF THE MONTH by Fred An from the 2012 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest Japanese Maple The deadline for the 2012 National Geographic Traveler Photography Contest is fast approaching. Submit your best shot by June 28 for a chance to be featured in weekly galleries and win amazing prizes. Enter now » Download wallpaper » Vote for your favorite photos » Browse hundreds of entries » Photo of the Day See a new picture every day, and download free wallpaper.   Easter Island Photographer Randy Olson takes you on a tour of modern-day Easter Island.   Russia Summer Experience summer at the dacha with photographer Jonas Bendiksen.   Epic Storms Explore the awe-inspiring beauty of tumultuous storms through the lens of Mitch Dobrowner.   Vanishing Voices Photographer Lynn Johnson shines a light on three imperiled native languages.   Travel Favorites See pictures sent in by members of the Travel Favorites community, then add your own.   Visions of Earth Browse through visions of the world as seen through a photographer's eye. Best of May Our Photo of the Day editor comments on the adventure pictures you liked best. Photographing Fire When flames are your only light source, our veteran experts show you the way with a video tutorial and in-depth tips. NGM Features > Weekly Wrapper > Flora > Visions > Life in Color > Haiti > Fireworks Tips > Vintage Parks > Pics We Love > Everglades >   Instagram Road Trip Vagabond journalist Aric S. Queen documents uncommon stories of everyday people on the classic American road trip. Urban Globalization Explore the population explosion in a fast-growing urban metropolis in China through the eyes of photographer Jonas Bendiksen. Beach Cities Take a stroll through these spots where the excitement of the city meets the beauty of the sea. If you received this email from a friend and would like to subscribe to this or other National Geographic emails, click here. Unsubscribe | Change Email Address | Update Email Preferences | Privacy Policy | Mission Statement Click the unsubscribe link above to be removed from our email program, or send your request to… National Geographic; Attn: E-newsletter Program; 1145 17th Street NW; Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2012 National Geographic Society. All Rights Reserved. To ensure you receive your National Geographic emails, please add ngs@newsletters.nationalgeographic.com to your address book now.