National Geographic photographers can find themselves in all kinds of strange and uncomfortable situations while on assignment and hunting for the perfect shots. Just check out what Nat Geo photographer Thomas Peschak is up to in Africa’s Kalahari Desert.
Here’s a short video Peschak posted to his Instagram earlier this month — be warned, though… […]. petapixel.com
National Geographic's new interactive digital experience, Into the Amazon, is a visually splendid journey through the Amazon's diverse ecosystems and took years of work by 17 National Geographic Explorers to create. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-09-20 23:46
For her new book, Hope, National Geographic photographer Cristina Mittermeier decided on a non-traditional route so she can have more creative control to present her work in the very best light. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-06-19 15:00
Professional photographer Stephen Wilkes has a multi-decade career that melds artistic and commercial photography and has taken him around the world. He's worked with National Geographic, Apple, and Netflix, among others. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-01-09 00:39
National Geographic's annual "Pictures of the Year" issue is hot off the presses and features 29 of the most incredible and impactful photos of the more than two million shots made by 165 photographers in the field this year. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-11-16 19:39
Famed natural photographer and National Geographic contributor Paul Nicklen has warned people that fraudsters are using his likeness to scam people. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-11-02 19:14
National Geographic has revealed the seven iconic photographers featured in the upcoming documentary series Photographer, created by Academy and Emmy Award-winning filmmakers E. petapixel.com »
2023-10-16 19:00
A number of well-known National Geographic photographers have been targeted by an elaborate, high-value scam that involves an invitation to a fake event hosted by a women’s charity that doesn’t actually exist. petapixel.com »
2021-03-10 23:48
Susan Goldberg has been editor in chief at National Geographic for seven years. In the history of Nat Geo, which started in 1888, she is the 10th editor and the first woman. The yellow-bordered magazine, one of the most widely read magazines of all time, has always been known for its dramatic photography and is […] petapixel.com »
2021-02-04 21:25
Over the past few weeks, as people the world over were asked (or ordered) to stay home and isolate, you probably saw more than a few viral photos of animals reclaiming habitats that humans are being forced to leave alone. petapixel.com »
2020-03-25 01:57
National Geographic photographer Steve Winter recently visited a wildlife sanctuary for an assignment on captive tigers in the US. When he squatted down to photograph a tiliger (a mix of a lion and tiger), the 275-pound cat charged and jumped onto the photographer. petapixel.com »
2019-12-30 20:00
Photographer Joel Sartore, founder of the National Geographic project The Photo Ark, has suffered a devastating loss and is asking the public for help. He had a luggage stolen at the airport in Bali, and among the items lost were three hard drives containing three weeks of photos and videos Sartore shot of some of […] petapixel.com »
2019-12-30 17:00
In 2018, Ami was put into the spotlight for her image of Sudan, the last male northern white rhino, in which she documented the heartbreaking final moments leading to his passing. "There are no words to adequately express the profound grief I felt then and still feel today", she says when asked about the experience. thephoblographer.com »
2019-02-19 14:00
In December 2017, viral images of a starving polar bear in Canada captured the world’s attention. Now National Geographic is saying it went “too far” in saying that the images show “what climate change is like. petapixel.com »
2018-07-28 18:24
Успейте подать работы до 30 июня! Журнал «National Geographic Россия» и Национальная туристическая организация Японии (JNTO) представляют фотоконкурс – «Моя Япония». prophotos.ru »
2018-06-21 14:20
National Geographic объявил победителей конкурса National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year. Главный приз получило фото орангутанга, который выглядывает из-за дерева. Фото сделано в Борнео, Индонезия. photar.ru »
2017-12-17 08:53
National Geographic has just announced the results of its prestigious 2017 Nature Photographer of the Year contest, and the winning shots are the perfect celebration of Mother Earth. 11,000 photos were submitted, competing in four categories: wildlife, landscapes, aerials, and underwater. boredpanda.com »
2017-12-14 13:56
National Geographic has announced the winning photos of its prestigious 2017 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year contest. The grand prize winner, selected from over 11,000 entries, is the photo above by Jayaprakash Joghee Bojan showing a male orangutan peering from behind a tree while crossing a river in Borneo, Indonesia. Here’s Bojan’s description […] petapixel.com »
2017-12-14 00:11
Want to see what it’s like to flee the devastating floods in Houston, Texas, caused by Hurricane Harvey? National Geographic conflict photographer Erin Trieb helped evacuate her mom this past weekend, and she documented the experience in the 5-minute video above. petapixel.com »
2017-08-31 00:20
Первый 60-летний космонавт на первой обложке журнала National Geographic, сделанной с помощью фонарика iPhone. На обложке июльского номера итальянского издания National Geographic – портрет итальянского космонавта Паоло Несполи. fototips.ru »
2017-07-26 15:28
National Geographic has announced the winners of the 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year contest. The grand prize this year was won by photographer Greg Lecoeur of Nice, France, with his photo “Sardine Run. petapixel.com »
2016-12-10 20:26
The woman known as “Afghan Girl” has been arrested in Pakistan for using a fake identity card and living in the country illegally. 46-year-old Sharbat Gulla (also known as Sharbat Bibi) became internationally famous as a young girl after being discovered by photographer Steve McCurry at a refugee camp back in 1984. His portrait of […] petapixel.com »
2016-10-26 22:09
The shortlist for Close-Up Photographer of the Year has been revealed. The judges whittled down 11,681 photographs to a select few. [Read More]
A black bear so large that he is described by a wildlife agency as a "thicc boi" has been caught on camera.
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BBC Earth is routinely on the cutting-edge of nature documentaries and imaging technology, capturing the hidden world of plants, recording remarkable footage in the world's largest cave, and shooting high-resolution footage in pitch dark conditions.
Nikon's new Stabilized binocular series promises a clear and stable view of distant objects, leveraging the company's optical and image stabilization expertise and technology. [Read More]
The finalists for the 2024 edition of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards are here. As always, the featured images are a fantastic blend of humor and photographic excellence. [Read More]
DJI drones are helping biologists and researchers safely track and monitor lions in Uganda, aiding in vital conservation efforts. [Read More]
National Geographic's new interactive digital experience, Into the Amazon, is a visually splendid journey through the Amazon's diverse ecosystems and took years of work by 17 National Geographic Explorers to create. [Read More]