LocationsAssignments: July 2012The galleries themselves show a wealth of beautifully crafted, thoughtful and inspiring photography, but Assignments is much more than just display. Elemental EnergyRafael Rojas is a high-energy guy, which comes through in everything he does. Frogs Of The OSAMy foot plunged through cool rushing water to find the firm purchase of a pebbled streambed. The Nature Of WildlifeStefano Unterthiner's wildlife photography is about as up close and personal as you can get to timid wildlife and rare animals. Glacier National Park, MontanaNorthern Montana's expansive Glacier National Park offers over 700 miles of trails, with 760 lakes, 175 mountains and two dozen glaciers. ... Assignments: June 2012I'm highlighting images from several recent OP Assignments In this issue. The Forgotten Intimate LandscapeThe history of American landscape photography generally has been a continuum of great photographers like William Henry Jackson, Ansel Adams and David Muench training their cameras on the big scenic image. Rocks For ShotsI can still recall the first time I laid eyes on the red rock country around Moab, Utah. Crescendo!Ansel Adams described printmaking in musical terms: The negative is the score, and the print the performance. Science On IceSleeping on the Greenland Ice Sheet, waddling with penguins in Antarctica and cruising aboard an icebreaker in the Bering Sea are typical days in the life of photographer Chris Linder. A River OdysseyWhen he was approached about doing a book on fishing for steelhead in the Northwest, Drew Stoecklein had never photographed such a large-scale project, and he knew little about fishing. Solitude Is BlissKurt Budliger appreciates the great American tradition of Western landscape photography. Safari!When it comes to exotic photographic destinations, most Americans have one place in mind: Africa. The cradle of man is a wildlife and landscape photographer's paradise. ... Kumbh MelaThe Kumbh Mela is the largest religious gathering in the world. The Spirit BearFewer than 500—that's the number of Spirit Bears that exist in the entire world. The Higher GroundBank to the left and lift the wing," I shout over my shoulder above the roar of the engine. Discover Alaska WildlifeI first visited Alaska almost 10 years ago and became so enamored with Alaska's snow-covered summits, tidewater glaciers and wildlife that I decided to make it the focus of my photography. Assignments: March 2012The images we spotlight here come from a few different Assignments. ... Skin TradeThough undeniably bold, the slither-chic allure of this versatile piece is hard to resist. ParadiseImagine Hawaii. No doubt you're picturing beautiful white sand beaches, lush tropical forests, maybe even an ocean sunset. The Season Of SolitudeIn 2011, he found snow in late September while leading a workshop in Glacier National Park, but his winter really kicked in when he landed in a remote Arctic range a few days into October. He'll take winter wherever, whenever he can find it. Photographing With PurposeWhat does it mean to be a photographer with purpose? Assignments: November 2011The Black And White Assignment was one of the most popular that we've run, and it attracted some of the best photography. ... People In ColorIn the last decade, with the nation enthralled in two wars, combat photojournalism and photojournalists have woven their way into the day-to-day fabric of all of our lives. ... Discovering IndiaIn 2011, Fredric Roberts of Los Angeles, Calif., was presented with the award for Best Foreign Photographer for India. A Photo HighwayTen years ago, I found myself staring at a map of the western United States looking for my next photographic project. Off The Beaten PathWhen Marc Muench was a kid, he and his family spent their summers on the road. The Big StoryIf the essence of National Geographic Magazine could be limited to one word, it would be discovery. If the essence of... Appalachian Ridge RunnerTo reach the Priest Pinnacle in the Priest Wilderness of the George Washington National Forest in central Virginia, Jerry Greer starts out long before daybreak to trek two miles up the Appalachian Trail, and then, with his GPS, heads off-trail to reach... Assignments: August 2011I was impressed by the range of subjects and the variety of perspectives that were submitted.
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