<p>"Aerial view of Autumn in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. I love driving on these roads during fall. I used a drone to capture the fall colors that cannot be seen from the road." This photo was submitted to the <a href="http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/nature-photographer-of-the-year-2017/?gallerycaption" target="_blank">Nature Photographer of the Year Contest 2017</a>.</p>

Dixville Notch, New Hampshire

"Aerial view of Autumn in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. I love driving on these roads during fall. I used a drone to capture the fall colors that cannot be seen from the road." This photo was submitted to the Nature Photographer of the Year Contest 2017.

Photograph by Manish Mamtani, National Geographic Your Shot

Vibrant Photos of Foliage From Above

If you missed this fleeting, colorful season, immerse yourself in these stunning pictures from our Nature Photographer of the Year Contest.

Seasons can turn in the blink of an eye. In the northern hemisphere, winter is quickly approaching. Here are some photos to help us savor the beauty of changing seasons just a bit longer, thanks to amazing submissions in the Nature Photographer of the Year Contest 2017. Entries end November 17th! Enter your best nature photos for a chance to win $10,000 and be published in National Geographic magazine.

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