WASHINGTON (Sept. 30, 2009)—The National Geographic Society, in partnership with Kodak, presents NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC IMAGE COLLECTION — a 500-page book and companion exhibition showcasing photographs, many never before published, from the Society’s…
WASHINGTON (Sept. 30, 2009)—The National Geographic Society, in partnership with Kodak, presents NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC IMAGE COLLECTION — a 500-page book and companion exhibition showcasing photographs, many never before published, from the Society’s…
WASHINGTON (Sept. 16, 2009)—”Polar Obsession,” a new photography exhibit featuring nearly 60 striking images of the world’s polar regions from photographer Paul Nicklen, will go on display at the National Geographic Museum Sept. 24, 2009, to Feb. 15,…
WASHINGTON (Sept. 3, 2009)—Twenty Lakota high school students from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota will document their community during National Geographic’s second Pine Ridge Photo Camp. From Sunday, Sept. 6, to Thursday, Sept. 10, the teenagers, all members of the prophesied "Seventh Generation" of Lakota people, will photograph, edit and design a portrait of the Oglala Lakota Native American tribe. The Photo Camp is presented in partnership with the SuAnne Big Crow Boys and Girls Club and CREATE (Community Robotics, Education and Technology Empowerment) Lab at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute.<br><br>During the four-day workshop, National Geographic contributing photographer Lynn Johnson will brief students on photographic vision, equipment and technique, while guiding them through the process of creating a story through photography and writing. The young photographers will explore Pine Ridge and the surrounding areas, documenting their interpretation of the current status of the "Seventh Generation," a group of Lakota destined since the 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee to heal the wounds of persecution, dispossession and assimilation suffered by their ancestors. Illah Nourbakhsh and Dror Yaron from CREATE Lab will instruct the students on the use of GigaPan robotic cameras, which generate panoramic images that can be explored via computer.<br><br>"We hope that Photo Camp 2009 will provide students with a unique lens on the world and help spotlight their role in improving the lives of the Lakota people and helping rebuild the Lakota Nation," said Terry Garcia, National Geographic’s executive vice president, Mission Programs. "We are honored to participate in this endeavor."<br><br>Participants, their families and community members are invited to a final presentation of the students’ work on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m., at the SuAnne Big Crow Boys and Girls Club, #1 Positive Place, East Hwy 18, Pine Ridge, S.D. <br><br>Cameras for the Photo Camp have been provided by Olympus Imaging America Inc. Memory cards have been donated to the Photo Camp program by PNY Technologies. GigaPan photographic technology has been provided by CREATE Lab.<br><br>National Geographic Photo Camp has provided programs for more than 850 young people in over 40 locations since 2003. This year Photo Camps have been held in Botswana; Jordan; Olympic National Park, Wash.; and at National Marine Sanctuaries near Florida and California. Visit nationalgeographic.com/photocamp for more information.<br><br>In addition to 11 stories that Johnson has contributed to National Geographic magazine, she has covered editorial assignments for various national and international publications and private corporations. Her photographic skills allow her to take pictures that are intimate and enlightening. Johnson has won numerous awards, including Picture of the Year Award from the National Press Photographers Association and four World Press Photography Awards. <br><br>The National Geographic Society is one of the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 375 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; live events; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 9,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program promoting geographic literacy. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com.<br><br>The SuAnne Big Crow Boys and Girls Club provides critically needed services and support for the youth of the Pine Ridge Reservation, including indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, scholarships and programs promoting health and wellness. Founded in 1992 and modeled after the vision and ideals of educational and spiritual growth supported by the late SuAnne Big Crow, the corporation is the first charter of the Boys and Girls Club of America to be established on an Indian reservation. The club serves some 600 young people, ages 7 to 17, and offers a place where they can gain a higher cultural awareness and be safe from drugs, alcohol, violence and gangs. <br><br>The Global Connection Project at the CREATE Lab, a partnership among Carnegie Mellon University, National Geographic, NASA’s Ames Research Center and Google Inc., aims to enhance cross-cultural understanding and environmental awareness through the use of new imaging technologies. The GigaPan panoramic image system has been developed and deployed to leading scientists and schools internationally, in collaboration with UNESCO’s International Bureau of Education. Over 25,000 panoramas shared by individuals around the world may be viewed at www.gigapan.org.