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Early entries from the third and fourth weeks of the 2017 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year contest, which values nature photography.

#car_sez: I feel so conflicted. Even my coloring screams "indecisiveness". Can you help me, doc? I believe I am a butterfly stuck in the body of a skunk! Animal portraits: Bean (Badger), Peak District National Park, Derbyshire

Welcome to Your Shot, National Geographic's photo community. Our mission: To tell stories collaboratively through your best photography and expert curation.

We might head somewhere a little bit warmer, though.

Prompt: Extreme close-up shot of a macro lens capturing a small jaguar cub with crystal blue eyes with a hint of green, sitting amidst the dense foliage of a lush tropical jungle in South and Southeast Asia. The intricate details of the cub's fur are highlighted with vibrant colors and realistic lighting. The background features a rich, verdant forest with dynamic composition and dramatic lighting, presented in the style of a National Geographic Magazine cover.