Animals
October 27, 2016

Loving Big Dog Always Carries His Little Pup Friend on His Back

Ever since Lulu met Blizzard as a little puppy, she took to him as if he was her protective big brother. “She started sleeping on his back for warmth and comfort,” their human, David Mazzarella, told The Dodo. Soon, the St. Bernard's back became the vehicle from which Lulu saw the world. Whether they are sightseeing their hometown of Mt.

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Photo Contest
October 26, 2016

More Stunning Entries from the 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Contest

It’s not too late to enter the 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year contest. The categories for this annual competition are Landscape, Environmental Issues, Action, and Animal Portraits, and so far, the contest has received incredible submissions in each group. As the contest website indicates, photographs can be “a powerful wildlife shot, a stunning landscape, or a look at a complicated environmental issue—whatever nature means to you.

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Photography
October 25, 2016

Photographer Captures Close-Up of Fiery-Throated Hummingbird’s Dazzling Rainbow Neck

Photographer Jess Findlay has a knack for nature. Born and raised in British Columbia, an area rich with biodiversity, Findlay—an avid adventurer who enjoys hiking and bird-watching—turned to photography as a way to document and share his love of the natural world. Compositionally, he focuses equally on landscape and on wildlife, combining stunning shots of the environment with unique views of magnificent animals.

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Interview
October 24, 2016

Interview: Key Moments of Classic Fairytales Revealed Through Minimalist Photography

Growing up with an old copy of Grimm's Fairytales next to her bed, German photographer Laura Zalenga has always had creative stories inside of her—they were just waiting to find the right medium for expression. When Laura stumbled upon photography, she instantly fell in love and began teaching herself how to use her camera. The device was a way to release the emotions she was feeling and create compelling visual stories.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.