The 21 Most Amazing National Geographic Photos Of The Day From 2015

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Instagram doesn’t have to be all selfies and pictures of brunch. Take the consistently amazing National Geographic Instagram account, for example. Each day, Nat Geo collects the best pictures from their photographers and determines which jaw-dropping shot will be crowned their “Photo of the Day.”

The 2015 roundup was published earlier this month, so we thought we would take a look at some of the best entries from 2015!

He may be a humpback, but that doesn’t mean he’s not flexible.

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Nov 14, 2015 at 2:33am PST

Manta ray mimicry in Mexico’s Revillagigedo Archipelago.

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Dec 28, 2015 at 8:26am PST

Shark squad at Gardens of the Queen (Jardines de la Reina) National Park in Cuba.

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Dec 28, 2015 at 4:55am PST

A spirit bear shaking it off at the Great Bear Rainforest on the coast of British Columbia.

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Dec 27, 2015 at 6:17pm PST

A proud momma and her joey.

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Dec 27, 2015 at 5:42pm PST

A few fish bump noses with a hungry, pregnant tiger shark in the Bahamas. Let’s hope she’s not craving bar jacks!

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Dec 27, 2015 at 9:41am PST

This tundra wolf knows how regal he looks and is therefore not surprised that his picture is being taken.

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Dec 26, 2015 at 10:11am PST

Two spotted dolphins playing dolphin games in the Bahamas.

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Dec 26, 2015 at 8:12am PST

The clouds that swarm the Great Throne in Zion National Park appear to be conjured by magic.

A video posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Dec 26, 2015 at 7:18am PST

Confused by an incoming ship, this polar bear decides to take a look at it from a different angle.

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Dec 25, 2015 at 8:58pm PST

A baby caribou’s first watch in Denali National Park, Alaska.

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Dec 25, 2015 at 2:33pm PST

And a leopard’s first snow.

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Dec 25, 2015 at 9:34am PST

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Working hard, or hardly working?

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Dec 25, 2015 at 1:17am PST

Bambi is ready for his close-up!

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Dec 24, 2015 at 8:09pm PST

Nothing better than sunbathing with your buds!

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Dec 19, 2015 at 12:06am PST

This grizzly just wants to give you an Eskimo kiss.

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Dec 18, 2015 at 6:32am PST

Panda-monium in China!

The hutia of southern Cuba can’t resist a sip of the good stuff.

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Nov 26, 2015 at 8:10pm PST

Lunchtime is the best time.

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Nov 17, 2015 at 9:02am PST

I don’t know how gelada monkeys are organized, but they should make this guy their king.

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Nov 12, 2015 at 8:09pm PST

The Gnar-Wall Tower in Greenland is really something special.

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Nov 15, 2015 at 5:04am PST

Another neat thing about the National Geographic Instagram account is that it gives you access to the accounts of some of their best photographers. If you follow some of your favorites, it’s almost like you have a Nat Geo subscription!

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