Sunday Stills: Capturing Joy in Gaza, Longboarding Down Norway's Majestic Mountains, and More

Look: Haunting, Surreal Photos of American Indians View in web browser.   Sunday Stills Issue 50 Sunday, October 25, 2015 NEWS A Photographer Captures Joy in Gaza Photograph by Tanya Habjouqa “One cannot just live on misery and drama,” says photographer Tanya Habjouqa. “You need comedy, happiness.” Habjouqa, who was born in Jordan, raised in Texas, and is married to a Palestinian with an Israeli passport, has spent several years focusing on the lighter side of life during conflict in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. She spoke with National Geographic News about her work and the importance of recognizing happiness alongside difficulty. Read the story PROOF The Hidden Beauty of Roots Photograph by Jim Richardson The green blades of prairie grass are just a small part of intricate root structures reaching deep into the Earth, some of which are twice the height of an NBA basketball player. They are stunning in their size and complexity—and curiously photogenic—but how do you photograph them? Jim Richardson has the answer. Read the story NEWS Winning Wildlife Photograph by Michael Aw Photographing wildlife is a multifaceted endeavor. It is not just about producing a compelling image but also about capturing a moment that reveals something about that animal’s environment and behavior. A selection of winners and finalists from this year’s World Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition show us the magic that happens when this balance is struck. See the pictures PROOF An Intimate Look at Love and Loss Photograph by Nancy Borowick “One can only truly understand and appreciate life when faced with one’s own mortality. Nobody wants to talk about death, but it is one of the only things that is certain in life.” —Nancy Borowick Within 364 days of one another, photographer Nancy Borowick’s parents passed away, each of cancer. In a moving tribute to their life and love for each other, Borowick documented their final chapters—moments of levity, celebration, grief, and acceptance—in a series of photos that reveal the tender intimacy between loved ones and a universal human truth we all face. Read the story SHORT FILM SHOWCASE Longboarding, Fearless and Free “You should just do what you believe in. Just follow that feeling. Everything else is a lie.” —Ishtar Bäcklund The stunningly beautiful mountains of Norway are the backdrop for longboarder Ishtar Bäcklund and her friends’ exhilarating rides down steep, curving roads in this tribute to living life on your own terms—dreams, danger, and all. Watch the film Discover Your Member Benefits Thank you for supporting our nonprofit work and sharing our belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. Join now at members.nationalgeographic.com to unlock your FREE member benefits, including exclusive discounts and content. Already a member? Sign in now. Show Your Support: SHOP DONATE SUBSCRIBE TRAVEL BECOME A MEMBER You are receiving this email because ignoble.experiment@arconati.us is signed up to receive National Geographic communications. If you prefer not to receive emails from us, please unsubscribe.   Contact Us | NGS Customer Service | Privacy Policy   To ensure that you receive your National Geographic emails, please add ngs@e.nationalgeographic.com to your address book now. Learn how.   National Geographic | 1145 17th Street N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20036 Copyright © 2015 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved.