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Capturing the Year in an Instant
Capturing the Year in an Instant
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Dec 14, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
We’ll sift through 2021 with Whitney Johnson, National Geographic’s director of visuals and immersive experiences, as she works on the “Year in Pictures” special issue and shares what makes an unforgettable image. And we’ll talk with photographers who documented the COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of California wildfires among other key moments of the year.
For more information on this episode, visit nationalgeographic.com/overheard.
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Lynsey Addario followed around a group of women firefighters this summer. Meet them in our article. And check out writer Alejandra Borunda’s piece on how land managers are using new strategies to help control wildfires.
Also explore:
To see Muhammad Fadli’s photos, take a look at our article on COVID-19 in Indonesia.
For subscribers:
See how we summed up 2021 in the “Year in Pictures.” It hits newsstands December 15.
Take a look at Muhammad Fadli’s work in a 2020 article that showed how the pandemic affected communities all over the world.
Learn the backstory of eight National Geographic photos that made an impact, including the image of the Peruvian shepherd.
Plus, read about our famous wall of photos at headquarters in an essay I wrote for our photography newsletter.
If you like what you hear and you want to support more content like this, please rate and review us in your podcast app AND consider a National Geographic subscription. That’s the best way to support Overheard. Go to natgeo.com/explore to subscribe.
For more information on this episode, visit nationalgeographic.com/overheard.
Want more?
Lynsey Addario followed around a group of women firefighters this summer. Meet them in our article. And check out writer Alejandra Borunda’s piece on how land managers are using new strategies to help control wildfires.
Also explore:
To see Muhammad Fadli’s photos, take a look at our article on COVID-19 in Indonesia.
For subscribers:
See how we summed up 2021 in the “Year in Pictures.” It hits newsstands December 15.
Take a look at Muhammad Fadli’s work in a 2020 article that showed how the pandemic affected communities all over the world.
Learn the backstory of eight National Geographic photos that made an impact, including the image of the Peruvian shepherd.
Plus, read about our famous wall of photos at headquarters in an essay I wrote for our photography newsletter.
If you like what you hear and you want to support more content like this, please rate and review us in your podcast app AND consider a National Geographic subscription. That’s the best way to support Overheard. Go to natgeo.com/explore to subscribe.
Released:
Dec 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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