Workers harvest salt in the province of Bac Lieu, Vietnam. Along the coast, seawater is brought to the fields, where it dries over the course of days and weeks, leaving salt behind.

Salt Fields

Workers harvest salt in the province of Bac Lieu, Vietnam. Along the coast, seawater is brought to the fields, where it dries over the course of days and weeks, leaving salt behind.
Photograph by Tuấn Nguyễn, National Geographic Your Shot

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Many of the top shots from last month were splendid landscapes that offered remarkable views of Earth. Some conjured tranquility, like this gleaming image of the morning sun over Mandalay; others evoked intensity, such as this brooding photo of a thunderstorm brewing over bustling Manhattan. Immerse yourself in these pictuersque scenes from August.

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