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Around the World in 44 Shots!

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This amazing photo series comes to us from the National Geographic archives, which they are slowly opening to the public, displaying some of the most beautiful and inspiring photos from around the globe and through the decades. Their photographers are considered some of the best in the world, and this is exactly why, knowing how to shoot at the right moment, what would make an amazing photo, and what would resonate onwards throughout the generations.

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