National Geographic Magazine
We sent our photographers around the globe to document our world and our times. Here are 49 of their best photos. 2022: The Photographers of the Year Go behind the scenes with five photographers who crisscrossed the world. Photographer Orsolya Haarberg submitted these breathtaking images of the mist-shrouded laurels of Madeira. Then our photo editor had to choose. For an assignment covering forest elephants in Gabon, National Geographics photo engineer had to think big. Out of millions of images, just 49 were selected as the best photos of the year. Our photo editors give a glimpse behind the scenes of 9 images included in our 2022 Pictures of the Year annual special issue. How these 1930s maps left some neighborhoods with fewer trees More than 50 years after redlining was banned by the Fair Housing Act of 1968, its lingering effects leave many low-income and often communities of color with fewer trees to keep their neighborhoods cool. How these 1930s maps left some neighborhoods with fewer trees Why a whales world is a world of sound Behind the Scenes of Our January 2021 Special Issue, 2020: The Year in Pictures The Making of a Photograph: Commitment March Discover how conservationists are reintroducing extinct wildlife in Iber National Park Can you tax a cows burps? New Zealand will be the first to try. Can you tax a cows burps? New Zealand will be the first to try. These animals can freeze solid in winter. Heres how they survive. These animals can freeze solid in winter. Heres how they survive. Cambodian wildlife official arrested for monkey smuggling Cambodian wildlife official arrested for monkey smuggling The poaching problem the world isnt paying attention to The poaching problem the world isnt paying attention to This spider web is strong enough for a bird to sit on This spider web is strong enough for a bird to sit on How the global donkey skin trade may spread deadly diseases How the global donkey skin trade may spread deadly diseases What happens to your brain when you see a bird in nature? What happens to your brain when you see a bird in nature? Earth now has 8 billion people. Where do we go from here? Earth now has 8 billion people. Where do we go from here? How climate change can help heal conflictsnot just fuel them How climate change can help heal conflictsnot just fuel them Look inside Nemos Garden, a surreal underwater farm Look inside Nemos Garden, a surreal underwater farm Pumpkin pollution is a problemheres what you can do Pumpkin pollution is a problemheres what you can do As climate disasters grow more costly, who should pay the bill? As climate disasters grow more costly, who should pay the bill? Inside the Horn of Africas hunger crisis Inside the Horn of Africas hunger crisis What cities are doing to fight climate change What cities are doing to fight climate change How the worlds best chocolate is getting even better How the worlds best chocolate is getting even better How fall foliage was disrupted by climate change How fall foliage was disrupted by climate change These 5 ancient cities once ruled North America These 5 ancient cities once ruled North America Jane Austen never wed but she knew the rules of the marriage game Jane Austen never wed but she knew the rules of the marriage game Who was the mystery woman of San Nicolas Island? Who was the mystery woman of San Nicolas Island? Meet The Lion King actress whos been there since Day 1 Meet The Lion King actress whos been there since Day 1 How everyday items peel back the curtain on ancient Rome How everyday items peel back the curtain on ancient Rome Why the 1876 election was the most divisive in U.S. history Why the 1876 election was the most divisive in U.S. history How nutritious are your favorite Thanksgiving foods? How nutritious are your favorite Thanksgiving foods? Tongas volcanic eruption was even more massive than we knew Tongas volcanic eruption was even more massive than we knew Chris Hemsworth put his body on the linefor science Chris Hemsworth put his body on the linefor science The truth about immune-boosting supplements The truth about immune-boosting supplements What wild baboons can teach us about aging What wild baboons can teach us about aging Artemis I launch kickstarts NASAs return to the moon Artemis I launch kickstarts NASAs return to the moon How do you avoid jet lag? Experts weigh in How do you avoid jet lag? Experts weigh in 5 train trips for car-free weekends in North America 5 train trips for car-free weekends in North America Why Western Australias coast rivals the Bermuda Triangle Why Western Australias coast rivals the Bermuda Triangle The Alps oldest hamlet is rediscovering its medieval past The Alps oldest hamlet is rediscovering its medieval past Is World Heritage status enough to save endangered sites? Is World Heritage status enough to save endangered sites? A travelers guide to Americas federal lands A travelers guide to Americas federal lands Why are people so dang obsessed with Mars? The era of greyhound racing in the U.S. is coming to an end See how people have imagined life on Mars through history See how NASAs new Mars rover will explore the red planet Why are people so dang obsessed with Mars? The era of greyhound racing in the U.S. is coming to an end See how people have imagined life on Mars through history See how NASAs new Mars rover will explore the red planet Why are people so dang obsessed with Mars? The era of greyhound racing in the U.S. is coming to an end See how people have imagined life on Mars through history See how NASAs new Mars rover will explore the red planet Childrens Online Privacy Policy |