National Geographic has released its annual "Pictures of the Year" collection showcasing the most compelling images captured from around the world over the past year. The collection features stunning photographs spanning a wide range of topics from nature scenes to human interest stories captured by National Geographic photographers. Overall, the "Pictures of the Year" collection serves as a visual record highlighting some of the most impactful moments from the past year through the lens of National Geographic's photographers.

1. Best Of National Geographic Pictures of the Year