THE TOP 12 MOST PHOTOGENIC DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD

From majestic waterfalls, and lost cities, to mysterious landmarks and natural wonders, here is a collection of pictures of the most photogenic destinations in the world.

12. Like individual pearls floating in the indian Ocean , the Maldives’ 2000 islands exhibit astonishing beauty, supreme luxury, and outstanding hospitality.

11. With its whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches, Santorini, Greece, made it into the top 12

10. Plain Of Temples: Some 13,000 temples and stupas once stood on this plain in, Bagan, Myanmar.

9. Tourist attraction: Unesco World Heritage Site Halong Bay in Vietnam came ninth in the survey

8. Eighth place: Torres del Paine National Park encompasses mountains, glaciers and rivers in Patagonia, Chile

7. Seventh place: World wonder: Seventh on the list, historic Petra is Jordan's is a huge
draw for tourists.

6. Number six: Photographer's dream: The Himalayas in Nepal made it to sixth place in the survey

5. Number five: Iconic: The 30-metre tall Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

4. Fourth place: Postcard pretty: Light reflects off the water in a rice terrace in Ubud, Bali,
which came fourth in the survey.

3. Third place: The Grand Canyon is the United States' 15th oldest park

2. Number two: Underwater love: Australia's Great Barrier Reef was voted the second
best destination for photography.

1. Number one: Bora Bora in the French Polynesia is the best destination for photography, according to a study