Many photographers have turned their lenses towards Vietnam and its unique landscapes for the 26th National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.

The contest is still accepting submissions, attracting the participation of thousands of photographers, both professional and amateur, from around the world.

Two young women in Mui Ne - Ng Yeow Kee

As of June 2, 100 out of just under 9,000 entries were taken in Vietnam. Subjects range from landscapes to everyday life scenes.

Official categories include travel portraits, landscapes, sense of place and spontaneous moments. The deadline for the submissions is June 30.

The first prize will be a paid eight-day trip for two people to Alaska. The second place winner will receive a free trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico, while the third-prize winner will be treated to a visit to the coast of Maine.

Ox racing festival in An Giang Province - Son Nguyen

Son Doong Cave in Phong Nha - Ke Bang - by Chris Miller

Linh Phuoc Pagoda in Dalat - Chiara Cristoni

“First kiss” - Stephanie Hamilton

Two little boys in Ha Giang - Antonin Laroche

Hoi An after rain - Janine Griggs

“Imperial City Kitty” - Janine Griggs

“Hoan Kiem Lake Morning Tai Chi” - Janine Griggs

“Golden Sunrise” - Wally Santos

“Banana Lady” - Helen Dittrich

“Hanoi Light Bulb” - Paul Lackner

“Mankind's gift to nature”, taken in Thai Binh - Mauricio Corridan

An elderly man in Hoi An - Andrew Macdonald

“Christmas Angels” - Sai kit Leung

“The House of Fertility Gods” - Simon Goei

Sunset in Hoi An - Benjamin Ce

Ha Long Bay on a rainy day - Horst Grasser