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A conversation with National Geographic's first field photographer editor

Dry years in the West have lowered the level of Lake Powell and revealed long-submerged canyons

Have you ever seen a beautiful landscape photograph and wondered where it was composed or how to get there? In landscape photography, there are a number of iconic locations well known to the pros, but often missed by the general public. We asked these landscape masters to share with us images and insights from some of their favorite places—15 photographic treasures from around the country. We’ve included maps and directions so that you, too, can find these "secret" locations. As many of the photographers told us, the real joy isn’t in the finished image, but in being out there to shoot it. We hope you’ll be inspired to experience these magical places yourself.

The dos and dont's of safely and responsibly taking your vehicle into the outdoors

Improve your photography in the classroom and in the field

An intrepid family of adventurers set out to explore, photograph and bring awareness to the swath of Canadian wilderness called the Heritage Coast

Southeastern Alaska offers intrepid photographers unparalleled opportunities. An expert gives some insight on how to get the shots.