Awards
"Do not go where the path may lead,
go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
1000 Paper Cranes
This image was published by National Geographic YourShot for the story:
"Superstitions around the world"
"When I was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 7, my school folded me 1000 paper cranes to bring good luck. This idea came from the story of Sadako Sasaki, who lived in Hiroshima at the time of the atomic bombing and developed leukemia at 12. She was inspired by Japanese legend to fold 1000 paper cranes to be granted a wish. I still keep paper cranes around my house as a symbol of hope and longevity."
Selected by Kristen McNicholas, Associate Photo Editor, National Geographic
Pottery with Great Grandma
This image was published by National Geographic YourShot for the story:
"Anachronisms"
"I have very fond memories of making pottery with my grandma in her basement and am so happy that my daughter will have those memories with her as well. This is my daughter's first pottery lesson with her Great Grandma."
Selected by Ben Folds, musician, photographer, and guest editor/curator for National Geographic
International Women's Day
This image was published by National Geographic YourShot for the story:
"A Visual Diary: March 2019"
"National Geographic in DC hosted a lecture called "When Women Ruled the World" with author Kara Cooney and I brought my daughter who loves learning about ancient Egyptian female rulers. She wanted to sit front row center and brought a notebook and pencil for the talk. At one point Kara asked the audience a question and my daughter's arm flew into the air. In front of 365 adults she confidently and articulately gave a response. Such an inspiring night on the eve of international women's day."
Selected by David Lee, Producer, National Geographic