The December 2012 issue contained the story of two men setting out to document all 39 species of birds of paradise. It took 9 years, 18 expeditions, and 39,000 photographs, but they did it. Pictured here is a greater bird of paradise performing a courtship display on a treetop on Wokam Island, south of New Guinea.
Paradise Found
The December 2012 issue contained the story of two men setting out to document all 39 species of birds of paradise. It took 9 years, 18 expeditions, and 39,000 photographs, but they did it. Pictured here is a greater bird of paradise performing a courtship display on a treetop on Wokam Island, south of New Guinea.
31 serene photos from the Nat Geo archives that will bring you peace of mind
And just like that, 2022 is here. It can feel as though time is passing by at a speed faster than we can keep up with, and I know many are already feeling exhausted at the start of this new year. But as I have said to many others, and to myself: just take a deep breath and take it one day at a time.
By slowing down, you have time to recognize moments of sweet harmony or appreciate the strength in recovery. You can also take a second to celebrate some milestones that you might have missed. So, as I returned to the National Geographic archives for this month’s selection, I searched
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