How a National Geographic Photographer Selects His Final Images

A contributing National Geographic photographer for over 20 years, Steve Winter has shot thousands of wildlife photos. In a video by Wired, Winter shares his thought process for how he selects one single best image from a session of over 100 shots. The photographer’s job doesn’t stop when they put their camera down: that is… Continue reading How a National Geographic Photographer Selects His Final Images

National Geographic Has Published its 2021 Year In Pictures

National Geographic has launched its 2021 “Year in Pictures” issue, its second-ever and one that the publication says feels very different from the inaugural feature last year. The January printed issue features four different covers and is also available to view on National Geographic’s website. The topics in the issue center around four major topics:… Continue reading National Geographic Has Published its 2021 Year In Pictures

‘Afghan Girl’ Escapes Taliban, Evacuated to Italy

Sharbat Gula, the Afghan woman made famous by photographer Steve McCurry’s iconic Afghan Girl photo, has escaped the Taliban in Afghanistan and has been evacuated to Italy. The 49-year-old Gula, also known as Sharbat Bibi, received international attention as a young girl after photojournalist Steve McCurry photographed her at the Nasir Bagh refugee camp in… Continue reading ‘Afghan Girl’ Escapes Taliban, Evacuated to Italy