5 images from National Geographic’s Pictures of the Year
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Every year the National Geographic reveals its favourite pictures taken by their photographers from all around the world – which they say are the ones that moved and inspired them the most. This year, the images feature a jaguar that snuck up on a photographer trying to spot an armadillo, a polar bear sitting on a sperm whale and a bee taking a nap in a flower. So, Metro has picked 5 images that we liked to show you. (Picture: National Geographic)
Nathan Lump, editor-in-chief of National Geographic said: ‘Pictures of the Year is a project that is always inspiring and thought-provoking. Each year, our photographers and editors sift through thousands of images, searching for those rare moments that stop us in our tracks. Individually, these photographs speak to beauty, fragility, and wonder. Taken together, I see a collective sense of urgency — a call to preserve what’s in danger of being lost, as well as a reminder of the poetic beauty to be found in carrying on, in daring to dream of a better future.’ (Picture: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
The front page is a picture taken by Anand Varma. The National Geographic says: ‘For years, photographer Anand Varma has attempted to document when an egg yolk can still be seen but a bird form has clearly emerged. He experimented by incubating embryos in artificial shells before finally capturing the transformation at 12 days old. Varma separately raised some embryos to chicks, like the one above, which he donated to people in the community.’ (Picture: Anand Varma/ National Geographic)
The next image is titled as Star Power, by photographer Paolo Verzone. The National Geographic says: ‘With an eye toward solving the global energy crisis, scientists are developing powerful nuclear fusion devices called stellarators. This model was created at a German lab where international researchers built a much larger one that generated an astonishing 54 million-degree-Fahrenheit reaction. For a record-breaking 43 seconds, it was the hottest entity in the entire solar system—including the sun’s center.’ (Picture: Paolo Verzone/ National Geographic)
Roie Galitz photographs Dinner on Ice. The National Geographic reveals: ‘A sperm whale floats amid shards of polar pack ice, dead and decomposing, mouth hanging open….Galitz was leading a photography expedition along Norway’s Svalbard archipelago when he spotted a blackened blob floating on the horizon…The encounter raised a curious question: What was a sperm whale doing here? “It’s super rare,” explains Galitz. The species prefers temperate climes, but as Arctic waters warm, some whales are moving beyond their traditional range. Strong currents and winds might also have pushed it north, a happy surprise for both Galitz and the bear, which worked hard for the feast. “You can see she’s trying to get in and get through, but the hide is just so thick,” says Galitz. As for a cause of death, scientists have not been able to determine what killed the whale. It might have been old age or injury from a boat.’ (Picture: Roie Galitz/ National Geographic)
Titled as A Bee’s ZZZs, photographer Karine Aigner said: ‘A sunflower chimney bee rests on a pillow of velvety ochers in the early evening, likely already snoozing after a long day’s work pollinating plants. This species of bee often nests at the base of sunflowers, moving with commercial farmers as they rotate their crops.’ (Picture: Karine Aigner/ National Geographic)
Titled as King’s Orders, photographer Jasper Doest reveals: ‘In the misty highlands of Angola, entry to one of southern Africa’s least studied ecosystems is controlled by King Mwene Chivueka VI, leader of the Luchazi people. For generations, his community has venerated an elusive herd of elephants native to the area—which outside scientists have only recently begun tracking, with the king’s permission.’ (Picture: Jasper Doest/ National Geographic)
