Exclusive Edition - The Ultimate Field Guide to Photography: Buy Now!
Home
Animals
Daily News
Environment
Green Guide
History
Kids
Maps
Music
Photography
Science & Space
Travel & Cultures
Video
National Geographic Magazine
National Geographic Channel
Magazines
Shop
Subscriptions
TV & Film
Travel With Us
Our Mission
Visit our Online Shops
Books & Atlases
Clothing & Accessories
DVDs
Maps
Catalog Quick Shop

Sign up for free

Newsletters

Once a month
get new photos
and expert tips.

Sign up

Photo of the Day

Archive by Date

This Page is Loading

Currently Loading Photos

Images should appear shortly.

Search by Date

Related Features
Photo: Digital camera back

Photography Questions Answered

National Geographic staff photographer Mark Thiessen answers your photography questions—and spills the secrets behind the shots.

Read Archive, Get Tips
Photo: Young monk running

Photo Gallery: The Daily Dozen

Check back weekdays to see photo editor Susan Welchman's daily selections. From the Daily Dozen, a selection of photos will be published monthly in National Geographic.

See Photos
Photo: Easter Island

Screensaver: Best of Photo of the Day

See the most popular Photo of the Day images, featuring Vermont's fall foliage, Thailand's beautiful beaches, Easter Island's iconic statues, and much more.

Get Screensaver
Photo: Bullet shot through an apple

Photography Time Line

Explore almost two centuries of photography, from the first permanent image, through color techniques and innovative subject matter, to today's digital breakthroughs.

See Time Line

Photo of the Day Categories:

Special Advertising Section
Photo: The Cloud Gate in Chicago

Download City Guides

Check out the local hotspots with downloadable city guides.

2008 Grand Prize Winner

Photo Gallery

See who won this year’s grand prize trip to the Grand Canyon!

Photo Tip of the Week

Is Your Tripod Essential?

Though useful for holding big heavy lenses, and for long exposures, tripods usually slow down the action photographer. Think very carefully about your use of the tripod before you bring one.

More Photo Tips

New Photo Books From National Geographic
Photo: Windows of the Soul book cover

Own the latest images from our world-renowned photographers!

Shop for Books

Focal Point Books
Photo: Visions of Paradise book cover

Shop our newest series of books dedicated to the art of documentary photography.

Shop Online