Capturing the first underwater color photographs was no mean feat and involved powerful explosives as well as hours and hours of waiting.

Read about photographer Jim Richardson's experience with travel photography and get advice on trying new photography techniques from National Geographic.

He photographed the darkly colored, paperclip-size tadpoles in Cedar Lake, part of Canada’s Vancouver Island. “The challenge was to get the camera-to-subject distance just right and light them well ...

Domestically, places that made the list include Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (impressive arts and culture); Maui, Hawaii ...

National Geographic photographer and explorer Brian Skerry, who has spent a career taking extraordinary pictures of the oceans, was there. So was I—but Skerry was the lucky one: He got a chance to ...

Earthquakes, glaciers, and other powerful forces in nature shaped the serrated peaks, glacial lakes, and U-shaped canyons of Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. Dramatically rising up from the ...

Uncover the vibrant community, rich history, and sprawling green spaces in America’s finest city with National Geographic Photographer Kiliii Yüyan. San Diego stands out as one of the happiest places ...

Explore Texas through the lens of National Geographic photographer Tara Kerzhner and discover the state's captivating beauty and unforgettable adventures found in every frame. National Geographic ...

National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore is halfway through a multiyear effort to document our planet’s incredible ...

Dominic Bracco II is a National Geographic Explorer who blends various storytelling methods to bring attention to impactful human and environmental narratives. His work on the U.S.-Mexico borderlands ...

National Geographic Explorer Aishwarya Sridhar is the cofounder & CEO of Bambee Studios, a full-service production company in India specializing in natural history and environmental documentaries for ...

Alaska’s Mat-Su Valley is a major dog-mushing hub, even in the snow-free offseason. Several Iditarod mushers live and train their teams in the Mat-Su town of Willow, which experiences near ...