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Photo: Matanuska Glacier

Adventure & Exploration

Volcanoes, discoveries, caves, more

Photo: Small Forest Elephants

Animals

Lions, elephants, giraffes, polar bears, more

Photo: Dry years have drained Lake Powell to below its high-water mark

Nature & Weather

Lightning, ecosystems, more

Photo: Holi Powder

People & Culture

Maya, samurai, ancient Rome, more

Photo: Marine diatoms

Science & Space

Planets, stars, patterns, more

Photo: Boundless Biplane

Travel

Italy, China, Egypt, Peru, more

Photo: Shark and bubbles

Underwater

Sharks, coral reefs, sea giants, more

Photo: An aurora borealis in the Canadian sky

Patterns in Nature

Aurorae, landscapes, more

Photography Features

Photo: Channel Islands

Photo of the Day: Exquisite Earth

View exquisite photos of Earth from Photo of the Day images, featuring spectacular sandstone formations, riveting mountain landscapes, and more.

Photo: Digital camera back

Ask a National Geographic Photographer

Every month, National Geographic staff photographer Mark Thiessen answers your photography questions—and spills the secrets behind the shots.

Photo: Washington Monument framed by cherry tree

Photo Gallery: Cherry Blossoms

Every spring, flowering cherry trees put on an explosive show for appreciate audiences in Washington, D.C., and Japan. See why thousands flock to see the spectacle.

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Photo: Road sign

Signspotting

Take a tour of the world's quirkiest signs and spread the laughs.

Photo: Man and dog at river

Contest Winners

See whose photo received top honors!

Photo Tip of the Week

Perfecting the Portrait

When shooting portraits, try backing up a little to include the environment around the person.

More Photo Tips

Wide Angle: National Geographic Greatest Places

Photo: Wide Angle book

Get a glimpse at Earth's amazing diversity in 275 epic images.

Photography Guides

Photo: Ultimate Field Guide

Guides by National Geographic photographers.