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Llamas, Peru
Published: Thursday May 23rd 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...oto-of-the-day/llamas-mountains-peru/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsAfter a couple of days trekking across the Peruvian Andes, our group had an unusual encounter at 4,600 meters, on top of the narrow, windy, and freezing Huacahuasi Pass. While we had not run into a single soul for days, we had to give way to a flock of llamas and their herder, basically coming out of nowhere: a real culture shock between us Occidental folks in search of adventure and the local Quechua mountain people going about their ... read more »
Ice-skater, Sweden
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...y/photo-of-the-day/skater-fog-sweden/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsWe had been skating around in the thick fog in the Stockholm archipelago for a couple of hours one morning in April. It was totally windless and the only sounds were those of our skates and some birds in the open water near us. Tour skating on natural ice on the first of April is considered late in the season, so this was our last trip. Suddenly we saw it, the fogbow, and tried to catch it. —Patrik StarkThis photo was submitted t... read more »
Apples, Baku
Published: Tuesday May 21st 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...y/photo-of-the-day/apples-volga-baku/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsThe snow made me treat myself to some side streets while looking for photo opportunities on my way to work, this bitterly cold morning in Baku. The rapidly changing capital of Azerbaijan always has something in store. Just outside the centuries-old Taza Bazaar, I came across the unlikely sight of an old Soviet-era Volga brimming with golden winter apples. The strange beauty of the scene brought back childhood memories of apples careful... read more »
Summer Cottage, Spain
Published: Monday May 20th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...oto-of-the-day/shadows-cottage-spain/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsThis shot was taken in Villa Luisita, a 19th-century house on the outskirts of Cortegana near Huelva in southern Spain. We were spending a few days in the countryside. At the end of the day, the summer light changes continuously and the activities around the house get a different significance every minute.A little before sunset, while there is still light, we always have to collect the geese and the clothes that are drying in the sun. ... read more »
Tukad Unda Dam, Bali
Published: Sunday May 19th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...y/photo-of-the-day/children-dam-bali/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsThis dam is on a river called Tukad Unda in Klungkung, Bali. I framed the photo to make the dam look like a natural waterfall. Locals regularly bathe and wash their clothes here. It's also a fun place for the children to play. I adjusted the shutter speed to capture the arcs of water flowing from their buckets. —Lisa HendrawanThis photo and caption were submitted to Your Shot. Check out the new and improved website, where you can... read more »
Crinoid, New Caledonia
Published: Saturday May 18th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...oto-of-the-day/crinoid-new-caledonia/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsMy home is Tahiti and I am a dive guide working on board private megayachts, joining my clients anywhere in the world for unique dive experiences. I was cruising New Caledonia with one of my clients, around the small Loyalty island of Ouvea. While we were diving over a beautiful untouched reef, I noticed this crinoid in the distance because of its unusual colors. When I got closer, I realized the high photo potential of this beautiful ... read more »
Berlin, Germany
Published: Friday May 17th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...to-of-the-day/woman-kreuzberg-street/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsI was waiting for the train at Schlesisches Tor station in Kreuzberg, a predominantly Turkish neighborhood in Berlin, when I noticed people passing by below the train platform. I aimed my camera down at the cobblestones and waited a while for some interesting action. I must have shot 30 stills before this woman came walking through the frame. I missed my train but got this shot. —Gunnar HeidarThis photo was submitted to Your Shot... read more »
Mount Errigal, Ireland
Published: Thursday May 16th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...oto-of-the-day/mount-errigal-ireland/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsWhile en route to another photo assignment I was drawn to this perfect reflection of Mount Errigal in the clear still water of Dunlewey Lough. I quickly set up my tripod and worked on getting this composition using the small bushes to break up the foreground. Mount Errigal is in County Donegal, Ireland. —Derek SmythThis photo was submitted to Your Shot. Check out the new and improved website, where you can share and connect with ... read more »
Patagonia, Chile
Published: Wednesday May 15th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp.../photo-of-the-day/storm-clouds-chile/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsI took this photo in Villa O'Higgins, a remote town in southern Chile, during my bicycle trip through Patagonia. I arrived at this place after I had been riding my bicycle for two weeks. At the end of an exhausting day I went for a stroll and came across a lookout. As a storm was developing, I saw a beam of light breaking through the clouds. It only lasted for a few seconds, but it was a peaceful and magical moment. Feliciano RipaThis ... read more »
Red Fox, Canada
Published: Tuesday May 14th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...hy/photo-of-the-day/red-fox-manitoba/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsHeading to the Canadian Arctic on the shores of the Hudson Bay in Manitoba, Canada, I had one day in Churchill before we would catch a small plane to the remote cabins on the tundra to photograph polar bears. A friend and I borrowed a local truck and toured around the Churchill area looking at the historic sites and watching for polar bears. As we drove past the massive grain terminal I spotted this hybrid red fox hunting among the pip... read more »
Kalaripayattu Fighters, India
Published: Monday May 13th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp.../photo-of-the-day/martial-arts-india/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsI found out that there was an evening show on the ancient art of Kalaripayattu at Punarjani Traditional Village, less than a few blocks from my hotel in Munnar, India. Being an avid fan of martial arts, it immediately piqued my interest. I had just gotten a steal of a deal on a National Geographic camera strap on eBay, and while I was in line, the ticket master noticed it and dragged me to the front of the line. So I paid and followed ... read more »
Great Egret, Florida
Published: Sunday May 12th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...-of-the-day/egret-reflection-florida/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsThis great white egret is often found at this spot on Tampa's beautiful Hillsborough River. It was almost sunset, and we were just taking our kayaks out of the water at the Trout Creek Park boat dock. When I looked up and saw the bird directly across the river in front of this massive old bald cypress, I saw the "perfect" shot and grabbed my camera, a Nikon digital D80. The bluish cast to the water is partly due to the sun ha... read more »
Winter, Bulgaria
Published: Saturday May 11th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...-of-the-day/snow-playground-bulgaria/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsThis is a landscape that I see every day from my terrace in Varna. This is an old playground. I love the silence and quiet that's created by the snow. In other seasons, it is not so beautiful, because kids no longer play there, and it's a little sad. —Juliano Miteff This photo was submitted to My Shot. Break the rules of photography »See pictures of European cities from our community » read more »
Vintage Shop, Queensland
Published: Friday May 10th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...to-of-the-day/vintage-shop-australia/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsMrs. May Haupt, February 2012, Montville, Queensland, AustraliaOne day I entered a little vintage store in Montville, Australia, and I stumbled upon an 86-year-old woman working behind her desk. During the following days I could not stop thinking of that image, so a week later I returned and asked her if I could take her picture exactly as I found her. Not only did she allow me to photograph her, but she also shared with me her beautif... read more »
Shelf Cloud, Saskatchewan
Published: Thursday May 9th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...f-the-day/tornado-storm-saskatchewan/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsThe day began as any other storm-chasing day in the Canadian Prairies. My girlfriend and I followed this particular storm from its birth and observed as it formed this gorgeous shelf structure eight hours later, at the end of the day. The photo was taken just southeast of Fillmore, Saskatchewan, along Highway 33. I used my Pentax K200D camera with f/5.6, 1/200-second exposure and a basic 55mm lens to capture this unforgettable moment. ... read more »
Houses, Mexico
Published: Wednesday May 8th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...f-the-day/housing-development-mexico/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsA few years ago when I was working as a helicopter pilot for a local radio station, we were required to fly around all of Mexico City chasing news and traffic. I remember flying up to the highway that connects Mexico City with the neighboring state of Puebla, and on my way back this housing complex that seemed to go on forever caught my attention. I decided to circle around to observe from up close what I later found out was the recent... read more »
Garden, Cape Town
Published: Tuesday May 7th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...hy/photo-of-the-day/garden-cape-town/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsWhat inspired me to take this photograph was the light. As an artist and enthusiastic photographer I have always been fascinated by the warm, golden, late-afternoon light. During the spontaneous moment when I took the photograph, the light was reflecting off the surface of the lush plants and the water droplets from the irrigation system , causing everything to shimmer. I chose a high shutter speed and a low angle of view, isolating th... read more »
Penguin, South Georgia Island
Published: Monday May 6th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...the-day/penguin-south-georgia-island/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsIt was 5 a.m. and we had just landed on the shore of South Georgia to catch the sunrise. It was cloudy and overcast, which presented the perfect opportunity for me to shoot some long exposures. At first I experimented with standing out in the water and photographing the crashing waves contrasted with the penguins on shore, but the waves were moving my tripod too much to get a stable shot. I realized I would need to be on shore, where I... read more »
Sunset, South Africa
Published: Sunday May 5th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...photo-of-the-day/sunset-south-africa/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsIn the southern summer of 2012, I spent some weeks for work in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, together with my wife, and we used to take long walks on the beaches around the city in our spare time. One evening we came to a beach called Maitland, a large stretch of sand dunes.I took a few photographs of the beach while a light wind was moving the sand and the sky was getting cloudy. Gradually the sea and the sky became first gray and the... read more »
Sadhu, India
Published: Saturday May 4th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...photo-of-the-day/man-motorbike-india/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsThis photo of a sadhu was taken in Allahabad at Maha Kumbh Mela 2013. I was walking along a road in Kumbh when I saw the bike and sadhu near the tent. I stopped walking and waited. The sadhu left the tent and went near the motorbike. I took a step forward to get closer to the subject I was taking the photo with a 14-24mm very wide optic and I took the photo. The sadhu realized what happened only when the photo was taken, maybe for the ... read more »
Tokai Forest, South Africa
Published: Friday May 3rd 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...photo-of-the-day/forest-south-africa/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsI woke up early to go take some photos of a haunted mansion in Tokai in Cape Town. I got lost down a dirt road of sorts and noticed how gorgeous the heavy mist looked as it hung low over Tokai forest. I went into the forest and was taking photographs when I saw a crow in the tree about to take off, so I aimed my camera to where I thought the crow would fly and captured it when it came into my frame. Penny R. Robartes This photo was sub... read more »
Canal, Venice
Published: Thursday May 2nd 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...hoto-of-the-day/canal-morning-venice/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsThe bridges and canals of Venice at first light. The alleyways and canals can be a photographer's dream. As morning light arrived before the hustle and bustle of the crowds, I captured the colors and reflections of this enchanting city near Campo Santa Maria Formosa. Wilmot David This photo was submitted to My Shot. Get tips on photographing cities »See pictures of Italy shot by our community » read more »
Surfer, Australia
Published: Wednesday May 1st 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...-the-day/surfer-underwater-australia/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your ShotsDuring my summer holidays I spend a few weeks at a beach house on the South Coast of New South Wales in Australia. I am a professional photographer but have a real love affair with underwater imagery, so I look forward to this time of year. Instead of shooting the surfers above the water on the waves I would allow them to fly past me underwater, just to see them passing through the wave as it breaks. Sometimes they come a little too cl... read more »
Waterfall, Iceland
Published: Tuesday April 30th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...o-of-the-day/godafoss-aurora-iceland/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: Nature and Weather PhotosThis is an image I have had on my mind to get for three years. To align the waterfall and northern lights that are strong enough to light up the whole surroundings. At last it happened and I was at the right place at the right time. Godafoss means Waterfall of the Gods and takes its name from the old Nordic sagas. This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot. Watch extreme auroras fueled by sun storm »Download aurora wallpapers &... read more »
Blenny, Red Sea
Published: Monday April 29th 12AM
Link: http://photography.nationalgeograp...hoto-of-the-day/blenny-coral-red-sea/
Description: This Month in Photo of the Day: Nature and Weather PhotosSmall blenny fish hiding in a coral hole, Red Sea, Egypt This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot. See pictures of colorful sea creatures »Get underwater photography tips »See the world in a kaleidoscope of color » read more »