National Geographic's Travel Photo Contest is underway and the entries are stunning

Phenomenal shots are rolling in from all over the world

National Geographic’s Travel Photo Contest is open for entries and has already attracted incredible snaps from across the globe.

The international competition runs from 18 March to 3 May, with budding photographers able to enter their work in one of three categories: nature, cities and people.

Now entering its third week, the competition has attracted some stand-out entries, including a daredevil captured slacklining in Yosemite National Park in California; and an action-packed, mud-filled cow race through the rice paddies during the traditional pacu jawi on Sumatra, Indonesia.

“We are looking for images that show us the world: its people, places, and cultures,” it says on the National Geographic website.

“Photos that tell the story of a place and travel moments that reveal what inspires you.”

The overall winner will receive $7,500 (£5,700), plus their photo will be featured on the @natgeotravel Instagram account.

First place winners in each category will receive $2,500 (£1,900); second place winners get $1,500 (£1,140); and third place winners are given $750 (£570).