This pelican shows its serene side under the lens of marco Schaffner, the photographer you came to take charge of. Although this slightly clumsy bird is not known for its beauty, it has a wingspan of nearly 3 meters and a very elegant flight posture. The white pelican glides up in the air, rather than flapping its wings, which is very helpful for them who need to fly long distances to feed the chicks.
Dusty
This is Surin Province, Thailand, where the morning light spreads through the dust raised by the heavy footsteps of elephants in the air. The local ethnic group has always had a tradition of living with elephants, and in the past, their domesticated elephants worked with people and were a veritable labor force. Today, although the elephants here are still inseparable from the Surin people, it is their main task to entertain tourists who come to visit.
Photo by Saravut Whanset, you're in charge
Below the surface of the water
The Stingray swims slowly in the shoals of Stingray City, a popular tourist attraction in the Cayman Islands. At sunrise, you come to the photographer Susannah H. Snowden-Smith to come here, and although the water seems very calm, the waves on the water are gushing. "I love this kind of sea," Snowden-Smith writes, "and when the water splashes over my diving footage, the sunrise seems to splash." It was pitch black, and I used a flash to shine a beam of light into the bottom of the water. ”
Photo by Susannah H. Snowden-Smith, you're in charge
Spring Butterfly Shadow
In 2014, National Geographic photographer Jim Brandenburg recorded the footsteps of spring in his hometown of Minnesota for 93 consecutive days in the form of images. A swallowtail butterfly landed on a birch tree trunk, and this photo was taken on day 84.
Photo by Jim Brandenburg
Magical nights
In Finland, large trees are scattered on the snow, draped in a thick layer of snow, extending into the distance, and the rainbow-like Northern Lights occupy the entire sky. You come to the cameraman Satu Juvonen to capture this scene at the right time, "This is the magic night of Lapland." ”
Photo by Satu Juvonen, you're in charge
Morning foot bath
At sunrise, a man stands on a rock protruding from the lake, trying to keep his balance. Located in Tamil Nadu, India, the Kolavai Lake District is known for its scenic beauty and surrounded by monasteries. "The man in front of you is just washing his feet." You come to the cinematographer Neetesh Kumar to write.
Photo by Neetesh Kumar, you're in charge
Fly down
The Chamal Waterfall in mauritius, an indian ocean island nation, plunges straight into a lush gorge from a height of more than 90 meters. You came to the cinematographer Victoria Komarevych to capture this scene just right. This volcanic island is a popular destination for its scenic beauty and abundance of marine life.
Photo by Victoria Komarevych, you're in charge
Prepare in advance
Along the coast of the Bay of Bengal in Kapali, Myanmar, there are many traditional fishing villages. Wiesław Ślęczkowski captured the scene where the wives of local fishermen, after cleaning up the day's harvest, would arrange the nets for the next day's fishing.
Photographed by Wiesław Ślęczkowski, you're in charge
Head towards the moon
A blood moon hangs above the horizon in the distance, and you come to the camera photographer Michael Hannig to name the photo "Journey to the Moon." Blood moons generally occur during lunar eclipses, when the Moon enters the Shadow of the Earth. The shadow of the earth dyed the moon a charming dark red.
Photo by Michael Hannig, you're in charge
Embrace the unknown
This is the Norwegian Lofoten Islands, where moonlit snow-capped peaks surround the twinkling villages in front of you, and you feel like you're in charge of photographer Ana Beatriz Ribeiro. She named the photo "Restless in the Moment." Because this picture reflects her mentality at this time, "to perceive the world with both eyes, get rid of the immutability, meet the changes in life, embrace the uncertainty of life, rather than being willing to be ordinary." ”
Photo by Ana Beatriz Riberio, you're in charge
The Lion King
In Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, this majestic lion reminds cinematographer Bjorn Persson of a scene from a classic movie. "The moment I saw this male lion at the top of the rock, I immediately thought of the scene in 'The Lion King,' and I felt like it was probably the best time I'd ever seen," he said. The composition, the lighting, the background, all of this contributes to this best photo. In its posture and expression, I felt a sense of pride and strength. ”
Photography: Bjorn Persson, you take charge
Calming colors
In Wolindavan, India, two elderly women sit on either side, looking serene, and their bodies are stained with colorful paint powder, which is also an indispensable celebration during the traditional Hindu festival of Holi. During the festival, people no longer pay too much attention to etiquette. "In Wolindavan, there are about 5,000 widowed women." You come to the camera photographer Tatiana Sharapova said. "Attitudes toward widows in Indian society are changing dramatically. Just a few years ago, The Holi Festival opened its doors to them. ”
Photo by Tatiana Sharapova, you're in charge
enough...... Reach!
The grizzly bear's paws reached out to an apple tree in the yard, and its eyes looked warily around, just in time to be caught squarely by the trap camera. In the northern border area of Yellowstone National Park, the houses there are often patronized by grizzly bears, and behind the grizzly bear in front of you is a veritable historical building!
摄影：Michael Nichols with Ronan Donovan and the National Park Service
Portrait of the Watchmen
It's a mountainous area in Ladakh, India, and you're in charge of photographer Hassan Altaif at the woman's house. Ladakh is adjacent to Tibet, and the locals mostly believe in Tibetan Buddhism. They were born and raised in Sri Lanka, and their traditions have been passed down from generation to generation. "Her husband died and she stayed at home alone." Altaif writes, "In the picture, she is dressed in traditional Tibetan costumes, and her house is almost 300 years old. Her eyes were firm, looking ahead, her dark skin and the wrinkles of her palms depicting her weathered weather. This is the most beautiful portrait of a watchman.
Photo by Hassan Altaif, you're in charge
Can you see me?
A grouper snake harrier protrudes from its hideout, a fish that usually inhabits the bottom of the water, with branch-like tentacles on its head that are a distinctive marker for identifying them. This photo was taken by photographer Dan Lublinski in the coast of Brazil.
Photo by Dan Lublinski, you're in charge
Wear faith on the road
This is the stunning view of Bali , the most popular place to visit in Indonesia. Most of the locals are Hindu, and the people in the picture are performing a Melasti purification ceremony, and you come to take charge of the photographer Syafiudin Vifick, who happens to be one of the entourage. The sun was on the horizon in the distance, and the believers' jaws were slightly raised. Against the light, their silhouettes are firm and sacred. Vifick couldn't help but press the shutter to capture the scene.
Photo by Syafiudin Vifick, you're in charge
Leave spring in the camera
National Geographic photographer Jim Brandenburg recorded 93 spring days in his hometown of Minnesota with his camera in 2014. This photo was taken on the 67th day, and the spring sun sprinkled on the moss, shining golden on the moss. Look closely at the moss bush, there are two small spiders hidden here, happily spitting silk. Everything seems so vibrant.
Follow the trail
This is the Pelican Valley of Yellowstone, and Morris wolves are following the trail of grizzly bears in search of food. Wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone in 1995, and today the large animals that existed here before Europeans arrived in North America have largely recovered.
Photo by Ronan Donovan
The beauty of the lines
The Ölfusá River in Iceland has a basin area of about 6,099 square kilometers, making it the largest river in Iceland and eventually joins the Atlantic Ocean. The river surrounds the sandbar, and photographer Daniel Beltrá documents the beauty of the flowing lines.
Photo by Daniel Beltrá
Illuminate the way forward
You're in charge of photographer Stephen Scarlett taking this picture on a highway in Colorado, where the twinkling Milky Way seems to be a beacon for passing cars. "I am a veteran and suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)," Scarlett wrote. "I found that being alone in the dark allowed me to find calm, so I often went out at night with my camera for long exposures, which is also a way for me to treat PTSD. The photo was taken on Highway 7 outside Allens Park at 1:30 a.m. I was going to shoot the Milky Way that night, but I suddenly realized that if I waited another hour and a half, the position of the Milky Way would be reversed, just parallel to the highway below! ”
Photo by Stephen Scarlett, you're in charge