Photo of the Day

July 7, 2012

Giraffes and Gazelles, NamibiaGiraffes and gazelles near Okondeka waterhole, Namibia

July 6, 2012

Snorkelers and Sharks, French PolynesiaIn Moorea, French Polynesia, the warm, turquoise-blue waters are often the place for some special encounters. Swimming among the sharks, the rays, and the varied variety of fish is quite easy. This shot was taken from a boat with a remote-controlled drone.

July 5, 2012

Bear, Finland A bear in no-man's-land

July 4, 2012

Lizard, CubA lizard stops for a morning visit.

July 3, 2012

Japanese MacaquesJapanese macaques (Macaca fuscata) warm up in a pool of thermal water in the harsh winter in Japan

July 2, 2012

Club-Winged Manakin, EcuadorA club-winged manakin lifts its wings to make music.Machaeropterus deliciosus
See more pictures from the May 2012 feature story "A Showboating Bird."

July 1, 2012

Elephants, SerengetiOn photo safari in the Serengeti in February 2012, we caught sight of this baby among a herd of grazing elephants. It was cute how the young elephant would walk in and out of its mother's legs as she was walking along.

June 30, 2012

Japanese Maple, Oregon

Photograph by Fred An

This Month in Photo of the Day: Traveler Contest Images
A Japanese maple reveals autumn colors in the Portland Japanese Garden.
(This photo and caption were submitted to the 2012 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.)

June 29, 2012

Easter Celebration, Italy

Photograph by Andrea Guarneri

This Month in Photo of the Day: Traveler Contest Images
During the Easter holy celebration called Misteri (mystery) in Trapani, the devotees carry the scenes of Christ’s passion on their shoulders all night long. When the day comes they take a break.