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National Geographic’s Photography Contest 2010

National Geographic is once again holding their annual Photo Contest, with the deadline for submissions coming up on November 30th. For the past eight weeks, they have been gathering and presenting galleries of submissions, encouraging readers to rate them as well.

Here is an amazing entry from the Nature category.

Brown bear, Buskin River, Kodiak Alaska 100912-152a

Photo and caption by James Haskins

This bear had been fishing in the river on this morning. It climbed onto the bank and laid down in the grass. This photo was taken about an hour after sunrise just as the sun was starting to clear the trees. The temperature was near the dew point and steam was rising off its body. It didn’t seem at all concerned by the fishermen in the river or the photographer on the bank.

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Arlington: Field of Honor

Arlington: Field of Honor features some little-known facts about the history of the cemetery plus some behind-the-scenes looks at the ceremonial and support activities there.


National Geographic presents a portrait of one of America’s most sacred places. Once little more than a potter’s field, Arlington National Cemetery has become a national shrine and treasury of American history. Now, discover how this revered site came to be, and how it serves as the final resting place for both the famous and obscure, from John F. Kennedy to the Unknown Soldier. Through rare archival footage and captivating, true-life accounts, experience the moving stories of heroes and heroines and witness the daily activities and official rituals of the dedicated staff who strive to honor those who are laid to rest here. From fallen soldiers and daring explorers to political leaders and other honored Americans, the hallowed history of Arlington reveals a powerful portrait of this iconic and venerated landmark.

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Giant Octopus vs Shark

This National Geographic video is amazing.

Putting sharks and octopuses in the same cramped quarters of an aquarium tank might seem like a bad idea. Sharks are voracious eaters and the large fish have been known to munch on the occasional octopus.

Luckily for the giant Pacific octopus in this tank, it’s not only equipped with serious camouflage and the ability to squeeze into tight crevices, it also has a few surprises up its tentacles.

Watch footage of the octopus’s battle with a spiny dogfish shark, and discover the culprit behind one aquarium’s unusual murder mystery.


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