Photographers capture stunning shots of California in National Geographic contest

"It was a challenge taking a pic of The Golden Gate bridge, looks like every angle has been taken a million times," shares Michael Flores. "So I spent all day combing the vicinity east to west, north and south. And this is what I came up with." less "It was a challenge taking a pic of The Golden Gate bridge, looks like every angle has been taken a million times," shares Michael Flores. "So I spent all day combing the vicinity east to west, north and south. ... more Photo: Michael Flores / National Geographic Travel Photographer Of The Year Contest Photo: Michael Flores / National Geographic Travel Photographer Of The Year Contest Image 1 of / 19 Caption Close Photographers capture stunning shots of California in National Geographic contest 1 / 19 Back to Gallery

National Geographic is looking to name its Photographer of the Year—that person who can work magic with a camera and "capture the awe-inspiring diversity of the world's people, places and cultures."

The entries are beginning to come in and the folks over at National Geographic shared a collection of images showcasing California with us.

Scroll through the gallery above, and you'll find everything from a breathtaking helicopter shot of the Golden Gate Bridge shrouded in fog, to a beautiful photo of a sky awash in pink over Joshua Tree National Park.

The contest is accepting entries until May 27. The grand-prize award winner will earn the title and also receive a seven-day Polar Bear Photo Safari for two at Churchill Wild–Seal River Heritage Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World. Find more contest details