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    Amazing Nature Photos

    •January 1, 1970
    • With the National Geographic Your Shot feature, readers and amateur photographers can submit their images for possible publication on the website and in the magazine. Check out this slideshow to see some of the best photos from September.  “When I was visiting my parents in Utah this summer, I saw this garter snake on the backyard walkway, left warm from the afternoon sun. Its odd configuration led me to believe it was stuck in the crack since my brother had just recently finished putting sealant on the bricks. After taking a few photos of the hapless animal, I prepared to prod it gently to see if it truly was stuck. As I got to within two feet of it, it swiftly left its warm crack and slithered away. Not stuck—relief.”  (Photograph Courtesy Alexandria Dixon  /National Geographic Your Shot)
    • “Beautiful sunset over the wheat fields of Saskatchewan, Canada.” Cast your vote and weigh in on the best shots at <a target="_blank" href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/your-shot/voting-machine">nationalgeographic.com</a>. (Photograph Courtesy Mark Duffy / National Geographic Your Shot)
    • “This was taken at Nairobi Animal Orphanage. This young cheetah managed to get hold of leftover Easter decoration ribbons on its fence and was playing with it and refused the other young cheetahs trying to take it away from him.”  (Photograph Courtesy Sonali Nathwani / National Geographic Your Shot)
    • “I had just finished photographing surfers when this school of dolphins came through. For once I had my camera with me and was able to get the shot!” You can submit your own photos at <a target="_blank" href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/your-shot/your-shot">nationalgeographic.com</a>. (Photograph Courtesy Sarah Jones/National Geographic Your Shot)
    • “This picture was taken at Mt. Washington, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. It was 3:30 p.m., December 2011. I had a great day skiing and was on my last run. I stayed on top for as long as I could (before the patrollers do their sweep) so I could take some pictures. It was a magical time as I watched the sun slowly dip down below the clouds. This was one of many pictures I took that afternoon. I thought of how many people in the Comox Valley were missing this wonderful scene. I love skiing, boarding and shooting.”  (Photograph Courtesy Amy Nygren /National Geographic Your Shot)
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    “This was taken at Nairobi Animal Orphanage. This young cheetah managed to get hold of leftover Easter decoration ribbons on its fence and was playing with it and refused the other young cheetahs trying to take it away from him.” (Photograph Courtesy Sonali Nathwani / National Geographic Your Shot)

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