Alan Taylor

Photos of the Week: Swan Song, Eiffel Climb, Porcelain Starlings

Tornadoes in Missouri, paratroopers in France, abortion-rights protests in New York City, the Great Wall Marathon in China, a newborn walrus in Germany, and much more

• Alan Taylor
• May 24, 2019

Photos: Deadly Post-election Riots in Indonesia

Supporters of the presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto took to the streets of Jakarta, clashing violently with riot police, after his loss to incumbent President Joko Widodo was announced on Wednesday.

• Alan Taylor
• May 23, 2019

The Small Bodies of the Solar System

Images of asteroids, comets, trans-Neptunian objects, meteors, and more

• Alan Taylor
• May 22, 2019

Buddha Day Celebrations in Photos

Observations of Vesak, or Buddha Day, from several countries across Asia

• Alan Taylor
• May 20, 2019

Photos of the Week: Snowy Ladybug, Shattered Lance, Mexican Smog

Engineering fashion in Beijing, a luxury houseboat for rising seas, flooding in Paraguay, the Giro d’Italia cycling race in Italy, Buddha’s-birthday observations in Taiwan, skateboarding in Los Angeles, and much more

• Alan Taylor
• May 17, 2019

100 Years Ago in Photos: A Look Back at 1919

Please take a moment to look back at some of the events and sights from around the world a century ago.

• Alan Taylor
• May 15, 2019

Photos of Huawei’s European-Themed Campus in China

The Ox Horn research and development campus is being developed as 12 separate “towns,” with research buildings being modeled after famous castles, palaces, and more.

• Alan Taylor
• May 13, 2019

Photos of the Week: Lion Rescue, Chihuahua Run, Dinosaur Debut

Uber protests in Los Angeles, freedom for Reuters reporters in Myanmar, Met Gala appearances in New York, Ramadan prayers in Indonesia, art among ruins on a Greek isle, missiles over Israel and Gaza, artworks displayed at the Venice Biennale, and much more

• Alan Taylor
• May 10, 2019

Scenes From the 2019 Venice Biennale

The 58th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, held in locations throughout Venice, Italy, will open to the public on May 11.

• Alan Taylor
• May 8, 2019

Winners of the 2019 BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

Top photos from this year’s contest, showcasing Earth’s biodiversity

• Alan Taylor
• May 6, 2019

Photos of the Week: German Asparagus, Traffic Zebras, Enormous Bear

The Great Mosque of Djenne in Mali, pet rescue in flooded Quebec, the NRA Fashion and Firearms show in Indiana, a giant “spider” in New York, an attempted uprising in Venezuela, a tornado in Romania, and much more

• Alan Taylor
• May 3, 2019

2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

This year’s photo competition is still under way, with entries being accepted for just one more day—the competition closes at noon ET on May 3.

• Alan Taylor
• May 2, 2019

Photos: The Worshippers of the Valley of the Dawn

Spiritual communication, alien reincarnation, Judeo-Christian doctrine, Egyptian symbolism, mysticism, and more are practiced and taught by this religious community in Vale do Amanhecer, just outside Brasilia, Brazil.

• Alan Taylor
• May 1, 2019

Photos: The Royal Life of Emperor Akihito

A collection of images of Akihito and his wife, Michiko, through the years, in their roles as emperor and empress of Japan.

• Alan Taylor
• Apr 30, 2019

Photos of the Week: Unicorn Factory, Bavarian Pilgrims, Miniature Chernobyl

Thanos in the Philippines, mourning in Sri Lanka, Holy Week in Jerusalem, flooding in Quebec, a light show in Romania, stylish indoor tennis in Barcelona, equestrian vaulting in France, and much more

• Alan Taylor
• Apr 26, 2019

Photos: Climate-Change Protests Around the World

Since the beginning of the year, large numbers of protests against government inaction on issues of climate change have been taking place in cities worldwide.

• Alan Taylor
• Apr 25, 2019

Here Are Pictures of More Cows

Mooving pictures

• Alan Taylor
• Apr 24, 2019

Scenes From Coachella 2019

Over the past two weekends, thousands of music fans gathered to hear performances in Indio, California.

• Alan Taylor
• Apr 23, 2019

Photos: Mourning and Anguish After the Devastating Attacks in Sri Lanka

After the horrific Easter Sunday bombings, loved ones mourn in Sri Lanka, and supporters offer prayers from around the world.

• Alan Taylor
• Apr 22, 2019

Photos of the Week: Water Festival, Candy Candidate, Uruguayan Gaucho

Fashion in Pakistan, Ivanka Trump in Ethiopia, Holy Week celebrations in Spain, an aircraft with the world’s longest wingspan, Notre-Dame cathedral ablaze in Paris, spring skiing in Siberia, and much more

• Alan Taylor
• Apr 19, 2019