National Geographic
What it is
National Geographic, formerly The National Geographic Magazine, is the official magazine of the National Geographic Society. It has been published continuously since its first issue in 1888, nine months after the Society itself was founded. It primarily contains articles about geography, history, and world culture. The magazine is known for its thick square-bound glossy format with a yellow rectangular border and its extensive use of dramatic photographs.
The magazine is published monthly, and additional map supplements are also included with subscriptions. It is available in a traditional printed edition and through an interactive online edition. On occasion, special editions of the magazine are issued.
As of 2011, the magazine was circulated worldwide in thirty-six language editions and had a global circulation of 8.3 million. Its U.S. circulation is around 5 million per month.
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The magazine is published monthly, and additional map supplements are also included with subscriptions. It is available in a traditional printed edition and through an interactive online edition. On occasion, special editions of the magazine are issued.
As of 2011, the magazine was circulated worldwide in thirty-six language editions and had a global circulation of 8.3 million. Its U.S. circulation is around 5 million per month.
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Examples of National Geographic's Photography
Why I'm Influenced by it
National Geographic photographers seem to always know exactly how to compose an image to make it as dynamic as possible. The magazine has had some very influential photos in the past, such as the photo that's on the cover at the top. The photographers are also incredibly dedicated and go through some pretty extreme conditions to get the photos that they do. I could never get tired of looking through National Geographic's photography and I really hope that someday I will be able to create photos as "perfectly" as they do.