Unlock your travel photo potential: 10 tips from the experts, breathtaking airplane views, plus our Editors' camera picks

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This week, unveil surprisingly stunning views from the window seat of an airplane, get 10 practical tips to elevate your travel photography skills and read expert recommendations for the best cameras to suit every type of traveler. Capture the world's beauty, wonder, and diversity one frame at a time. Ready to dive in?

PHOTOGRAPH BY JULIEANNE KOST See surprisingly stunning views from an airplane window seat A photographer offers tips for getting gorgeous photos at cruising altitude. LEAVE THE SHADES OPEN

PHOTOGRAPH BY GETTY IMAGES The Masterclasses 2023: 10 practical tips to help you succeed as a travel photographer Keeping persistent with your shots and thinking critically about your own work are just some pieces of advice shared by industry experts in the latest Masterclasses, focusing on travel photography. 10 PIECES OF ADVICE

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PHOTOGRAPH BY MATTHIEU PALEY Gran Canaria: An island among the stars Famed for its beaches, food, and festivals, Gran Canaria’s interior also offers the perfect platform for viewing an ocean of stars above. The island’s mysterious aboriginal people are still being understood through archaeological sites and the rocky monuments they stood atop, pulling their creation myths down from the cosmos. VIEW HERE

PHOTOGRAPH BY STEPHEN WILKES 15 iconic images from the National Geographic archive Over 115 years ago, National Geographic published its first picture essay and never looked back. These recent images are pulled from the National Geographic archive and celebrate the power of photography today. STORIES WORTH TELLING

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PHOTOGRAPH BY REBECCA HALE The 9 best digital cameras for travelers, according to National Geographic These are the cameras our photo engineering team recommends for everyone from beginners to street photographers and those on a budget. SEE THE TOP PICKS PHOTOGRAPH BY REBECCA HALE 7 video cameras we love for every kind of traveler Sometimes a photo isn’t enough. Whether you’re biking through rough terrain or diving with dolphins, these cameras are your best bets for capturing sights and sounds. LEARN MORE

Best camera for beginners Canon EOS R50 FIND IT NOW AT BEST BUY Best for cinematography Panasonic Lumix GH6 FIND IT NOW AT BEST BUY

Best for hybrid video and stills Panasonic Lumix G9 II FIND IT NOW AT BEST BUY Most versatile camera for travel Sony RX100VII FIND IT NOW AT BEST BUY

PHOTOGRAPH BY MARK THIESSEN Who needs all this gear? What wildlife inspired the use of this advanced camera gear? A. Sharks B. Elephants C. Lions D. Giraffes CLICK FOR THE ANSWER

PHOTOGRAPH BY MARK THIESSEN, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC The inventions that changed wildlife photography From the earliest photo traps to shark-mounted cameras, we've made some wild advances in capturing animals on film. INNOVATION PERSISTED

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