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Best of Photo of the Day

See galleries of your favorite Photo of the Day images from 2008 to the present, updated each month with more stunning photos.

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Photo of the Day: In Bloom

Celebrate the start of spring with the best images of flowers in bloom from Photo of the Day, featuring lavender fields, poppy blooms, wildflowers, and more.

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Photo Gallery: Ocean Now

Dr. Enric Sala and a team of scientists are exploring the pristine waters of Kiribati's southern Line Islands, one of the last healthy, undisturbed places in the ocean. View photos from this expedition and check out the Ocean Now project Web site.

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Photographing Your Family

National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore explains how he got some of the shots in his new book, Photographing Your Family—and how you can do the same.

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See how Lipton is dedicated to sustainable agriculture. View photos from Boyd Matson's trip to Africa.

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Photo Tip of the Week

Smile!

Always read up about native customs before traveling to a foreign culture. Always smile.

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Green Effect: Vote Soon
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Whose Earth-saving idea should win $20,000? Check out the finalists now, and vote July 7-20!

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