Exemplary photography we published this year, from MatadorU students, to iPhone photographers, to the pros.
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Photo for baksheesh

A group of young boys and girls approached me asking me to take their photos in exchange for 'baksheesh.' Often I ignore this as when you give one child 'baksheesh' about three more pop out of nowhere and won't leave you alone until you give them some money or biscuits, but I found that this girl just looked so interesting with her big messy hair and beautiful jewelry that I had to take a photograph. Photo: MatadorU student, Naomi Healing

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Dragonfly

From What it takes to be a wildlife photographer. Photo: Kathrine Lloyd

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Angkor, Cambodia

From 46 quotes for reflection in 2012. Photo: Mike Behnken

Intermission

Outdoor

California’s four least-visited national parks are some of the raddest places in the US. Here’s why.

Jun 2, 2021 Hayley Goerisch
Outdoor

23 of the bluest, clearest waters on the planet

Nov 3, 2020 Joe Batruny
Galleries

39 of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the world

Jul 18, 2019 Albie Hartshill
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Men with guns

From The DRC you don't see in the news. Photo: Richard Stupart

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Maasai warrior boy

This Maasai boy is 15 years old. On his head he wears the mane of a lion that he killed to prove his manhood. Photo: MatadorU student, Naomi Stolow

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First descent

From Kayakers’ first descents of epic Japanese waterfalls. Photo: Darin McQuoid

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Front-line Kachin Independence Army soldier

From Fostering homegrown photography in northern Myanmar. Photo: Ryan Libre

Intermission

Sponsored

4 seasons of Vermont: A year-round travel guide to the Green Mountain State

Jul 22, 2021 Charu Suri
Galleries

39 of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the world

Jul 18, 2019 Albie Hartshill
Outdoor

How to explore breathtaking southern Greenland

Jan 24, 2019 Jorgo Kokkinidis
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Elakala Waterfalls, Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia

From 21 spectacular waterfalls you've never heard of. Photo: Nature Pictures by ForestWanderer

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Iceland

From Surfing unbelievably cold water. Photo: Chris Burkard

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Hundreds and hundreds of windows

From Singapore: A modern day LEGO city. Photo: Aiste Stancikaite

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A closer look

From Cayos Cochinos, Honduras. Photo: Scott Sporleder

Intermission

Outdoor

The 10 least-visited national parks in the US, and why you should go

Jul 2, 2021 Matthew Meltzer
Outdoor

How to explore breathtaking southern Greenland

Jan 24, 2019 Jorgo Kokkinidis
Outdoor

How to climb Colorado’s beautiful and intimidating Ouray Ice Park

Jan 29, 2019 Katie Botwin
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Holiday on horseback

From How I joined a wolf pack in Banff National Park, Alberta. Photo: Jeff Bartlett

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John John Florence taking to the air

From Shunning surf porn: Photographer Al McKinnon. Photo: Al McKinnon

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Waiting for the teacher

A group of first-graders wait for their teacher to arrive at the Kent College Nepal School, situated in the remote and mountainous community of Lahachowk in western Nepal. Sat at the back of the classroom this shot drew me in as the expressions of the children summed up the universal experience of what it means to be five years old and day-dreaming! Photo: MatadorU student, Laura Cook

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Shepherd in New Zealand

From Away from the waves: A Chris Burkard travel gallery. Photo: Chris Burkard

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Pelican

From Aquatic wildlife of the Galapagos. Photo: Zak Erving

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Red eye

From What I found on Costa Rica’s and Panama’s beaches. Photo: Coen Wubbles

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Ptarmigan Tunnel Trail

From Two weeks in Glacier National Park. Photo: Jorge Santiago

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We watched...

From The ‘Streets of Afghanistan’ photography project returns home. Photo: Shannon Galpin

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Glen Canyon, near Page, Arizona, US

From 27 of the deepest canyons you can explore. Photo: Eddie 11uisma

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Marin Headlands, CA

From 47 unearthly lightning strikes. Photo: maxxsmart

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Tiger's Nest Monastery - Paro Valley, Bhutan

From 82 iconic world landmarks to visit before you die. Photo: Göran (Kartläsarn)

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Pinot Noir

From 22 ways to remember Tasmania. Photo: Scott Sporleder

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Kepler Track, New Zealand

From 35 hikes through some of the biggest country on earth. Photo: Nomad Tales

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Two puffins

From Wildlife and culture on Grand Manan Island. Photo: William Drumm

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Crossing

From Crossing Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley by bike. Photo: Shannon Galpin

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German/Portuguese Nike team rider Nic Von Rupp, perfect day, England

From Inspired: Al McKinnon's surf and travel photography. Photo: Al McKinnon

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Stephen's Gap - Alabama

From 23 of the world's most insane caves you can explore. Photo: Jeffrey Rease

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Sochi, Russia

From Winter is coming: 13 photos to get you psyching. Photo: Griffin Post

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Kolmanskop

From 28 freaky ghost towns you can visit. Photo: coda

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Dormition Cathedral

From 20 iPhone portraits of Kiev. Photo: Larissa Olenicoff

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Transparent leaf

From Hiking the American Southwest. Photo: Kat Carney

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Ari and Baa Atolls, Maldives

From 10 places to swim with whale sharks. Photo: Rory Moore

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Linapacan Island, Palawan, Philippines

From 35 places to swim in the world's clearest water. Photo: Scott Sporleder

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Quad biking

From What do to in Australia's Northern Territory. Photo: Scott Sporleder

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Yukigassen

From Observations on Canada's largest snowball fight. Photo: Jeff Bartlett

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Cooking near the river

From Faces of Colombia. Photo: Andrés Vanegas Canosa

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Secret spot - Kona, Hawaii

From 25 intimate portraits of place. Photo: Sarah Lee

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Swing

Baños, Ecuador is named for the thermal hot springs nearby, but I was more interested in the rumor of a treehouse situated somewhere up the slope of still-breathing Volcán Tungurahua, and I battled rain, slippery inclines, and a hefty elevation gain (which began at 6,000 feet) on my way up. Photo: MatadorU student, Zak Erving

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Yee Peng

From Light and shadow in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Photo: Kimberly Bryant

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Ice cave

From 26 views from deep inside waves. Photo: Scott Sporleder

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K2 Tower, Liege, Belgium

From 27 of the world's burliest bungee jumps. Photo: Insane Focus

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‘The Hump’ on the Beas River, Himachal Pradesh

From Weeks of whitewater in the Indian Himalaya. Photo: Henry Munter

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Vortex cloud, Wallops Island, VA

From 60 insane cloud formations from around the world. Photo: NASA Langley Research Center (NASA-LaRC)

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Chris Noble: Winter's dawn in Scotland

From Power of a moment: From Kelly Slater to a Chagos native. Photo: Cody Forest Doucette

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There are many roads, but not so many routes.

From 9 things I learned in Saskatchewan. Photo: Jeff Bartlett

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Beautiful rubble of rural Ukraine

From Beautiful rubble of rural Ukraine. Photo: Chris Miller

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Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia

From 41 places so rad you have to stop driving and get out of the car. Photo: Garry

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Tired reflection

From Pokhara to Poon Hill on the Annapurna Circuit, Nepal. Photo: Dikson

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Paddling Lowell Lake

From Unearthly images of the world's largest non-polar icefield. Photo: Colin Delehanty

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Wind Point lighthouse

From 23 iconic lighthouses around the world. Photo: James Jordan

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Istanbul iPhoneography

From Istanbul through an iPhone lens. Photo: Larissa Olenicoff

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The Longji Rice Terraces

The Longji Rice Terraces, also known as the "Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces" are a man-made wonder and well-known in China. The rice terraces were mostly built during the Ming Dynasty, about 500 years ago but construction actually already began in the Yuan Dynasty over 700 years ago. Photo: MatadorU student, Nisa Maier

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PEI casting

From Instagramming Prince Edward Island. Photo: Ryan Van Duzer