DigitalGlobe Top Image Contest 2013: The Candidate Photos

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Namib Desert, Namibia — Sossusvlie Area

Namib Desert, Namibia, May 13, 2013 — Sossusvlie area. DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.

Niger — Arlit Uranium Mine

Niger, Feb. 13, 2013 — Arlit Uranium Mine. DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.

Gwadar Coast, Pakistan — New Island

Gwadar coast, Pakistan, Sept. 29, 2013 — New island created by earthquake in Pakistan. DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.

Doha, Qatar — Artificial Island

Doha, Qatar, March 4, 2013 — Artificial island spanning nearly four million sq. meters. DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.

Sochi, Russia — Site of 2014 Winter Olympics

This DigitalGlobe satellite image shows Sochi, Russia, home of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, as it appeared from space on March 17, 2013.

Schooner Cays, Bahamas, May 26, 2013

Schooner Cays, Bahamas, May 26, 2013. DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.

Valencia, Spain, July 19, 2013 — Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia

Valencia, Spain, July 19, 2013 — Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia and Gulliver Park with an enormous fiberglass model of Lemuel Gulliver trapped. DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.

Belfast, Northern Ireland — “Wish” Art Work

Belfast, Northern Ireland, Nov. 3, 2013 — “Wish,” a large-scale art work. DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.

Xian, China — Shiyuan Park

Xian, China, Sept. 24, 2013 — Shiyuan Park. DigitalGlobe's annual Top Image of the Year contest showcases satellite images of natural disasters, political issues, natural wonders and current events from 2013. First round voting on Facebook closes Dec. 16.

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