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Photo of the Day: Best of July 2008

See the most popular Photo of the Day images from July featuring a leaping manta ray, the spectacular sundog light phenomenon, Ariaal warriors, and more.

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Photo: Sunken tugboat

Photo Gallery: Underwater Wrecks

From run-of-the-mill tugboats to the R.M.S. Titanic, the drama, history, and treasure of sunken ships captures our imagination.

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Photo: Octopus

Photo Gallery: Translucent Creatures

For Earth's defenseless marine animals, it's either blend in or get eaten. Take an inside look at some creatures who take this rule to the extreme.

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Photographing Your Family

National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore explains how he got some of the shots in his new book, Photographing Your Family—and how you can do the same.

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Photo Tip of the Week

Alternating Angles

Like distance from your subject, the angle you shoot from has also probably become a habit. Get low, get high. Get overhead. Stand on a chair or a bed. You'll be amazed how just changing your angle can dramatically alter your photos.

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Wild at Heart
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Explore the wild with award-winning photographer Chris Johns.

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