What’s up on the other side of the camera? See amazing 4K video capture of Stephen’s favorite expedition moments, action grabbed straight from his adventures in epic stills.

Photo taken with the Lumia 950 XL

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Stephen Alvarez finds a rocky perch to shoot waves crashing in along the Captain Cook Highway between Cairns and Port Douglas, Australia.

Photo taken with the Lumia 950 XL

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Stephen Alvarez flies through blue skies over blue seas to shoot Moore Reef, Australia.

Photo taken with the Lumia 950 XL

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Sailing through Australia’s Whitsunday Islands, Stephen Alvarez records the day’s adventures on his Surface Pro using OneNote.

Photo taken with the Lumia 950 XL

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Stephen Alvarez is up before dawn to catch a rosy sunrise in the Whitsunday Islands, Australia.

Photo taken with the Lumia 950 XL

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Stephen Alvarez gets ready to shoot the world below the waves with his Lumia 950 in the Whitsunday Islands, Australia.

Photo taken with the Lumia 950 XL

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Stephen Alvarez captures Whitsunday Island’s lush landscape at sunset from atop Whitsunday Peak, Australia.

Photo taken with the Lumia 950 XL

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Stephen Alvarez moves in to capture colorful coral on a Whitsunday Islands reef, Australia.

Photo taken with the Lumia 950 XL

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Stephen Alvarez pauses on Australia’s Whitehaven beach and prepares to track his hike with the Microsoft Band.

Photo taken with the Lumia 950 XL

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After a day spent exploring Australia’s Whitsunday Islands, Stephen Alvarez sails into the sunset editing photos on his Surface Pro.

Assignment Journal

Stephen's day-by-day personal diary and favorite photos bring the journey to life.

Gallery: Zoom to Discover

Zoom in and interact with these images to discover hidden details from iconic coral formations to intricate underwater creatures to remote island corners.

Video: Epic Odyssey

A mid-air dive into Angel’s Pool. A glimpse of bone-chilling cheetah teeth. Rainbows glowing…and gone. See the shots that catch the action.

Seven Natural Wonders of the World,
Explore Them All!

Doing Great Things

Photo 1 of 9

Stephen Alvarez finds a rocky perch to shoot waves crashing in along the Captain Cook Highway between Cairns and Port Douglas, Australia.

Photo 2 of 9

Stephen Alvarez flies through blue skies over blue seas to shoot Moore Reef, Australia.

Photo 3 of 9

Sailing through Australia’s Whitsunday Islands, Stephen Alvarez records the day’s adventures on his Surface Pro using OneNote.

Photo 4 of 9

Stephen Alvarez is up before dawn to catch a rosy sunrise in the Whitsunday Islands, Australia.

Photo 5 of 9

Stephen Alvarez gets ready to shoot the world below the waves with his Lumia 950 in the Whitsunday Islands, Australia.

Photo 6 of 9

Stephen Alvarez captures Whitsunday Island’s lush landscape at sunset from atop Whitsunday Peak, Australia.

Photo 7 of 9

Stephen Alvarez moves in to capture colorful coral on a Whitsunday Islands reef, Australia.

Photo 8 of 9

Stephen Alvarez pauses on Australia’s Whitehaven beach and prepares to track his hike with the Microsoft Band.

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After a day spent exploring Australia’s Whitsunday Islands, Stephen Alvarez sails into the sunset editing photos on his Surface Pro.

Assignment Journal

Stephen's day-by-day personal diary and favorite photos bring the journey to life.

Gallery: Zoom to Discover

Zoom in and interact with these images to discover hidden details from iconic coral formations to intricate underwater creatures to remote island corners.

Video: Epic Odyssey

A mid-air dive into Angel’s Pool. A glimpse of bone-chilling cheetah teeth. Rainbows glowing…and gone. See the shots that catch the action.

Seven Natural Wonders of the World,
Explore Them All!

Follow National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez on his incredible assignment to explore and capture the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Tips from the Pros

National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez shares insights that can help you hone your own photo skills.

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Doing Great Things

Photo 1 of 9

Stephen Alvarez finds a rocky perch to shoot waves crashing in along the Captain Cook Highway between Cairns and Port Douglas, Australia.

Photo 2 of 9

Stephen Alvarez flies through blue skies over blue seas to shoot Moore Reef, Australia.

Photo 3 of 9

Sailing through Australia’s Whitsunday Islands, Stephen Alvarez records the day’s adventures on his Surface Pro using OneNote.

Photo 4 of 9

Stephen Alvarez is up before dawn to catch a rosy sunrise in the Whitsunday Islands, Australia.

Photo 5 of 9

Stephen Alvarez gets ready to shoot the world below the waves with his Lumia 950 in the Whitsunday Islands, Australia.

Photo 6 of 9

Stephen Alvarez captures Whitsunday Island’s lush landscape at sunset from atop Whitsunday Peak, Australia.

Photo 7 of 9

Stephen Alvarez moves in to capture colorful coral on a Whitsunday Islands reef, Australia.

Photo 8 of 9

Stephen Alvarez pauses on Australia’s Whitehaven beach and prepares to track his hike with the Microsoft Band.

Photo 9 of 9

After a day spent exploring Australia’s Whitsunday Islands, Stephen Alvarez sails into the sunset editing photos on his Surface Pro.

Assignment Journal

Stephen's day-by-day personal diary and favorite photos bring the journey to life.

Gallery: Zoom to Discover

Zoom in and interact with these images to discover hidden details from iconic coral formations to intricate underwater creatures to remote island corners.

Video: Epic Odyssey

A mid-air dive into Angel’s Pool. A glimpse of bone-chilling cheetah teeth. Rainbows glowing…and gone. See the shots that catch the action.

Seven Natural Wonders of the World,Explore Them All!

Follow National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez on his incredible assignment to explore and capture the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Tips from the Pros

National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez shares insights that can help you hone your own photo skills.

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Seven Natural Wonders of the World,
Explore Them All!