Photography

May 24, 2018

Stunning Photos Capture the Dreamy “Heaven on Earth” Landscapes of Patagonia

Vienna-based software engineer Lukas Furlan honed his passion for landscape photography during a recent trip to Patagonia. Fueled by wanderlust, Furlan is an avid traveler who photographs diverse locations, from Vietnam to Iceland. For a little over two weeks, the self-taught photographer soaked in the world famous Patagonian landscape, bringing home a camera filled with memories.

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May 18, 2018

Pilot Reveals How Dramatic Thunderstorms Look From Above the Clouds

The sights from 32,000 feet in the air are amazing. From that distance, you’re above the clouds and can watch the weather from an extreme bird’s-eye view. While it’s now common to snap a photo of the clouds from your seat, pilot and photographer Christiaan van Heijst does one better with his view from the cockpit. His cloud and weather photography features expansive glimpses of thunderstorms, sunrises, and the Northern lights.

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May 15, 2018

Interview: How a Couple Turned Their Love of Travel Into a Full-Time Job

Traveling couple Hannah Spelt and Nick Noordijk are on a mission to redefine the concept of a career. Since 2016, the duo has dedicated their time to helping people realize “there is more than their 9-5 job” by documenting their amazing adventures on their website, Salt in our Hair. Featuring jaw-dropping photos, eye-opening posts, and everything in between, Salt in our Hair has grown from a popular Instagram page to a solid brand in just three years.

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May 8, 2018

Early Highlights of “People” in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

The 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest is in full swing, with submissions pouring in from international travel photographers. Five weeks into the submission period and it's clear that it will be no easy task for the jury of experts to declare a winner. And a new selection of favorites from the People category is a fascinating look at how people live around the world.

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