National Geographic

Photo by @nicholesobecki | Sand is born as tiny pieces of rock and shell break away, their hard edges softened by time. Life in the desert polishes each fragment to smooth, round grains, fueled by the wind to reach their final forms. Arriving at Rub’ Al Khali, or the “Empty Quarter,” the harsh, vast beauty moved me to silence. Known for its distinct desert environment, devoid of nearly all life, this place has never supported a permanent human presence—nomadic tribes like the Bedouin could only pass through. Following the descending ridges with my eyes, I tried to picture the caravan lines, human and camel forms advancing steadily on, nearly swallowed by the enormity of the cascading dunes. | From the known to the unknown, discover Abu Dhabi at your own pace: @VisitAbuDhabi 

National Geographic

From street racing and shark fins to cartels and militias, @marianavz is back to dive into the hidden criminal underworlds once again. Don't miss an all-new season of #TraffickedWithMarianavanZeller, premiering Saturday, July 19 at 9/8c on National Geographic. Catch up on past seasons on @hulu. 

National Geographic

Sealed inside a ceramic funerary pot for over 4,500 years, an ancient Egyptian man’s skeleton has revealed a surprising secret: his exceptionally well-preserved DNA. It's the first time scientists have been able to sequence the oldest complete genome from Egypt's Old Kingdom period—offering the chance to reconstruct his face and reveal new insights into the era. Learn more about this exciting discovery at the link in bio. Illustration by Caroline Wilkinson, Liverpool John Moores University 

National Geographic

Multiple exposures of these moths, known as snouts, were taken near photographer Rogier Maaskant’s home in the Netherlands as part of a larger project highlighting the ecological importance of often overlooked insects. “The world of nocturnal insects is both modest and spectacular, as earthly as it is magical and as mundane as it is special,” Maaskant said. Photo by @rogiermaaskant 

Haruka 𓇼沖縄の海を毎日お届け

🐢 @haruka_okinawa_sea 透明度抜群の阿真ビーチが大好き🫧🩷 #seaturtle #zamami #慶良間諸島 #okinawajapan #沖繩 

hello_dongwon 장동원

자전거 타다가 너무 예뻐서 비명이 나왔다. I screamed because it was so pretty while riding a bike. 💁🏻‍♂️폰카 촬영, 색감 & 인스타 마케팅클래스 예약중 필터파레트 무료제공, 수강생 칼럼, 정기 라이브 혜택 ! 프로필 링크에서 상세히 확인할수 있습니다. 📸iphone 16 pro 📍뚝섬역 #한강 #hanriver 

Chicago

Photos by 📷: @joshuamellin 

Kyle Huber

Listen all day every day! 🎧🎶 Get lost in the music with the new Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones. Created in partnership with @SonyElectronics to showcase their best wireless noise canceling headphones yet. #SponsoredBySony The WH-1000XM6 were designed with optimal comfort, improved portability, and better battery life in mind for travelers and music lovers like me. Tuned to perfection with mastering engineers for ideal sound, these headphones are the ultimate upgrade! I love the easy “double tap” to start my tunes and the world’s best noise cancellation to block out all the background sounds/distractions. Check out the link in my Bio to grab a pair or learn more! 🎥 #Hyperlapse collaboration w/ @TommyLundberg. We created this orbiting match-cut effect using photos that were shot handheld and then stabilized into a smooth frame animation. I shared a look Behind the Scenes on my Story. Let us know if you enjoyed the results! #FortheMusic #SonyHeadphones #hyperlapsevideo #creative #travelphotographer 

Jake Guzman

Frames from the Oregon Coast 🌲 #oregon #oregoncoast #cinematic #sonyalpha #dji