National Geographic Photo of the Day (selects from July and August)

Some of my favorites from the second two months of the summer...

JULY 1, 2013

Jerusalem, Israel

Photograph by Ekaterina Bourindin, National Geographic Your Shot
Riding coach Ester and her horse Mirage, part of a horse series, Jerusalem, Israel
JULY 7, 2013

Praying Mantis

Photograph by Cyril Verron, National Geographic Your Shot
Another picture from my work on the praying mantis.
JULY 11, 2013

Muskoxen, Wrangel Island

Photograph by Sergey Gorshkov
Two bull muskoxen size each other up. In September, with mating season under way, bulls engage in frequent head-butting confrontations to establish dominance.
See more pictures from the May 2013 feature story "Russian Refuge."
JULY 23, 2013

Jameson’s Mamba, Cameroon

Photograph by Mattias Klum, National Geographic
Jameson's mambas, like the one here in Cameroon, have hollow fangs that deliver toxins that can lead to respiratory paralysis—and a person's death within hours. But scientists are working to unlock the medical potential of venom, and soon the toxins from snakes like the mamba may combat heart disease or other ailments.
See more pictures from the February 2013 feature story "The Bite That Heals."
JULY 24, 2013

Lion Pride, Serengeti

Photograph by Michael Nichols, National Geographic
A pride of lions rests on a kopje, or rocky outcrop, near a favorite water hole in the Serengeti. Lions use kopjes as havens and outlooks on the plains. When the rains bring green grass, wildebeests arrive in vast herds.
See more pictures from the August 2013 feature story "The Short Happy Life of a Serengeti Lion."
JULY 26, 2013

Sparring Foxes, Alaska

Photograph by Robert Dreeszen, National Geographic Your Shot
Fox kits spar along the Ugashik River in the Alaska Peninsula. This area, in the southeastern part of the 49th state, is home to waterways, volcanoes, and a variety of wildlife.
JULY 31, 2013

Tiger, Brahmaputra Valley

Photograph by Sandesh Kadur
A tiger's stripes leave it well camouflaged among tall grass in India's Brahmaputra Valley. Hunted to death in much of the rest of the country, the valley and Kaziranga National Park provide shelter.
AUGUST 1, 2013

Rooftop Garden, Manhattan


Photograph by Diane Cook and Len Jenshel, National Geographic
New York's Empire State Building gleams in the windows of an architectural firm in this photo from a May 2009National Geographic story on living roofs. Blossoming in cities around the world, overhead gardens like this one take advantage of acres of potential green space.
AUGUST 4, 2013

Mall of Asia, Manila

Photograph by Dr. Akira Takaue, National Geographic Your Shot
Structural engineer and Your Shot community member Akira Takaue captured this shot at the Mall of Asia while on a business trip in Manila, Philippines. The city "has a lot of interesting and characteristic architecture," says Takaue.
AUGUST 11, 2013

Churchgate Railway Station, Mumbai

Photograph by Randy Olson, National Geographic
Travelers crowd the platforms at Churchgate Railway Station in Mumbai—the largest city in India—in this photo shot on assignment for National Geographic magazine's special series, Population 7 Billion.
AUGUST 16, 2013
Baia Mare, Romania
Photograph by Cristi Niculescu, National Geographic Your Shot
The city of Baia Mare in northwestern Romania is known for its mining history and well-preserved medieval remnants. Here, a quiet street is captured by National Geographic Your Shot contributor Cristi Niculescu.
AUGUST 26, 2013

Wedding, Krakow


Photograph by G. Dzhelieva, National Geographic Your Shot
Kazimierz, the historical Jewish quarter of Krakow, provides a colorful backdrop for an impromptu wedding shoot. "This wonderful place is the Jewish district," Your Shot contributor G. Dzhevelieva says. "It keeps so much paint and history between the streets. Nowadays it's the most interesting art place in Poland."

All photos and text from NationalGeographic.com

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