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A horseback rider charging from the morning mist is the star of this year's National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year selection.

The stunning image, titled "Winter Horseman," was taken by Hong Kong photographer Anthony Lau on a recent trip to Mongolia. After an early hike, Lau and his friends were heading back to their hotel when they spotted a group of riders. 

"I knew I only had a couple of shots to get the best out of this encounter," Lau told National Geographic. "With a bit of luck, one of my final attempts managed to capture the moment when one of the riders charged out from the morning mist along with his horses.” Read more...

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