5 Years Since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake
5 Years Since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake Alan Taylor March 10, 2016 48 Photos In Focus Five years ago a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern shore—the most powerful earthquake ever recorded to have hit Japan—generating enormous tsunami waves that spread across miles of shoreline, climbing as high as 130 feet (40 meters). The powerful inundation of seawater tore apart
Photos of the Week: 10/18-10/24
Photos of the Week: 10/18-10/24 Alan Taylor October 24, 2014 35 Photos In Focus This week we take a look at puppets from Sri Lanka and France, attacks on ISIS militants in Kobani, a partial eclipse of the sun, a foamy raisin weekend at St Andrew's University, the shooting in Ottawa, Diwali celebrations, and much more.
Scenes From 21st-Century China
Scenes From 21st-Century China Alan Taylor July 29, 2014 35 Photos In Focus The People's Republic of China, the most populous country, and the second-largest economy, in the world, is a vast, dynamic nation that continues to grow and evolve. In this, the latest entry in a semi-regular series on China, a homemade 3-ton tank, a man inflating tires with his nose, a massive teapot-shaped building, nea
Christmas 2013 Around the World
Christmas 2013 Around the World Alan Taylor December 26, 2013 40 Photos In Focus Yesterday was Christmas, the Christian festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. For some, it was a day of churchgoing and spiritual reflection. For others, it was a more secular holiday marked by gift-giving, charity, and time spent with loved ones. Observations varied across the world, from quiet religious c
The Crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214
The Crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 Alan Taylor July 11, 2013 34 Photos In Focus Last Saturday, July 6, Asiana Airlines flight 214 from Incheon, South Korea to San Francisco, crashed during a landing attempt at San Francisco International Airport. The flight was carrying 307 people, and most were able to evacuate safely, 182 were injured, and two Chinese students aboard were killed. The Nation
National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest 2013 (Part 2)
National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest 2013 (Part 2) Alan Taylor June 21, 2013 46 Photos In Focus The time to enter the 25th annual National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest is running short -- entries will be accepted for another few days, until June 30, 2013. The first prize winner will receive a 10-day Galapagos expedition for two. National Geographic was once more kind enough to allow me
A Trip to South Korea
A Trip to South Korea Alan Taylor May 10, 2013 36 Photos In Focus While neighboring North Korea makes worldwide headlines with threats and demands, South Koreans have adjusted slightly to possible dangers, but largely carry on with their everyday lives. The war that halted in 1953 reverberates strongly today, including the continued strong presence of U.S. military forces near the demilitarized zo
Chinese DIY Inventions
Chinese DIY Inventions Alan Taylor May 8, 2013 39 Photos In Focus One visible sign of China's recent economic growth is the rise in prominence of inventors and entrepreneurs. For years now, Chinese farmers, engineers, and businessmen have taken on ambitious do-it-yourself projects, constructing homemade submarines, helicopters, robots, safety equipment, weapons and much more. Some of the invention
Obama 'Handshake' Proves South Korea Is Worse at Photoshop Than the North
A Yonhap story slugged "Park-NK provocation," released on May 8 (Seoul time), carried an erroneous caption for an attached photo. The caption should have read, "This composite file photo shows South Korean President Park Geun-hye (L) and U.S. President Barack Obama." The original caption (below) had stated that the composite picture (also below) was actually a picture of President Park and Obama "
On the Border
The border between the United States and Mexico stretches 3,169 kilometers (1,969 miles), crossing deserts, rivers, towns, and cities from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico. Every year, an estimated 350 million people legally cross the border, with another 500,000 entering into the United States illegally. No single barrier stretches across the entire border, instead, it is lined with a patchwork
Signs of Spring
While the official first day of spring was three weeks ago, many in the northern hemisphere are only just starting to experience warmer weather. People, plants, and animals are beginning to emerge from their winter modes to step outside, bloom, and otherwise welcome the sunshine. These photos show glimpses of the new season from around the world, as we shake off the winter and greet the spring.
Iraq War's 10th Anniversary: Occupation and Insurgency
Iraq War's 10th Anniversary: Occupation and Insurgency Alan Taylor March 19, 2013 50 Photos In Focus A few weeks after the invasion of Iraq, coalition forces began a long occupation, marked by almost immediate chaos. Groups held down by Saddam's regime rose up, and groups who opposed them struck back. Militias based in Iraq began a long insurgency against the occupation, and terrorist organization
International Women's Day 2013
International Women's Day 2013 Alan Taylor March 8, 2013 38 Photos In Focus Today is International Women's Day, a day set aside to celebrate women and their economic, political, and social achievements around the world. It is also a time to focus on places and situations where women's rights, equality, health, and safety still have a long way to go. Collected below are images of women around the w
Carnival 2013 in Brazil
Carnival 2013 in Brazil Alan Taylor February 12, 2013 39 Photos In Focus In Rio de Janeiro, more than 72,000 spectators jammed into the Sambodrome to watch the spectacle of samba school floats, dancers, and extravagant costumes during Carnival. Even more people -- millions of locals and visitors -- took part in the many "blocos," or street parties, dancing and drinking into the wee hours of the ni
President Obama's First 4 Years
President Obama's First 4 Years Alan Taylor January 18, 2013 50 Photos In Focus On Monday, January 21, U.S. President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term during an inauguration ceremony in Washington, D.C. As Obama and his team prepare for another four years, it seems appropriate to look back on his first term. White House photographers have captured thousands of images, including wo
A Look Inside North Korea
A Look Inside North Korea Alan Taylor January 2, 2013 38 Photos In Focus North Korean leader Kim Jong-un assumed his position just over a year ago, following his father's death in late 2011. Under his direction, North Korea has taken some aggressive steps, including launching a rocket despite international condemnation and cracking down even harder on those attempting to flee the country. At the s
2012: The Year in Photos, Part 1 of 3
2012: The Year in Photos, Part 1 of 3 Alan Taylor December 4, 2012 45 Photos In Focus 2012 was an eventful year, from big events like the London Summer Olympics and the U.S. presidential race, to regional conflicts in the Middle East and Africa, to smaller issues closer to home. Reverberations from last year's transformative Arab Spring still heavily affect Syria and Egypt; and the slow recovery f
National Geographic Photo Contest 2012, Part II
National Geographic Photo Contest 2012, Part II Alan Taylor November 28, 2012 50 Photos In Focus The deadline to enter this year's National Geographic photo contest is coming up -- this Friday, November 30. Back in September, the society started gathering and presenting galleries of submissions, encouraging readers to vote for them as well. Winners will be chosen on or around December 15, 2012. Na
Syria in Ruins
While much recent media attention has been focused on Hurricane Sandy and America's presidential election, Syria's horrific civil war continues. In some places, it has worsened. Aerial bombardment of civilian neighborhoods, deadly sniper fire, brutal street fighting, assassinations, and summary executions have become the norm in Syria. Cease-fire agreements have collapsed, rebel forces remain diso
Election Night 2012: Reactions in Photos
Election Night 2012: Reactions in Photos Alan Taylor November 7, 2012 41 Photos In Focus Late last night, as the outcome of the presidential election became clear, supporters of Barack Obama celebrated his victory, as his challenger, Republican nominee Mitt Romney, conceded the race and offered his congratulations. Obama won the popular vote by more than 2.5 million votes, and took the electoral v
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