National Geographic has released its roundup of the most intriguing photos of 2022. The brand’s “Pictures of the Year” issue showcased stunning photography captured in locations all around the world — and right here in the U.S. as well. Of a whopping 2,238,899 total photos snapped by NatGeo’s team of photographers, 118 were selected as the top shots. FIVE US DESTINATIONS MADE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S ‘BEST OF THE WORLD’ TRAVEL LIST: ARE YOU SURPRISED? The pictures were taken with the help of 4,000 pounds of gear shipped into the field by NatGeo staff photo engineer Tom O’Brien. The images capture everything from scenic Mount Everest views to a tapir strolling through…