Welcome To The Picture Show

By Coburn Dukehart

NPR's multimedia team welcomes you to the The Picture Show - where you will find a collection of some of the best photos from around the world, as well as features and commentary on photography, video and multimedia.

Here, we will attempt to answer the question "What does NPR look like?" while bringing you visuals that make you think, question, and hopefully even smile!

Enjoy!

12:08 PM ET | 01-15-2009 | permalink

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Ready To Launch

Today The Daily Picture Show travels from Florida to Chile, capturing scenes of the space shuttle, off-road races and more.

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2:19 PM ET | 01-14-2009 | permalink

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Preparing For The President

Today The Daily Picture Show travels from Washington to Singapore, capturing scenes of the Capitol, marine mammals and more.

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2:01 PM ET | 01-13-2009 | permalink

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Surf's Up Down Under

Today The Daily Picture Show travels from Australia to Rwanda, capturing scenes of sunny surf, school children and more.

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2:49 PM ET | 01-12-2009 | permalink

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The Fruit Of The Earth

Today The Daily Picture Show travels from Germany to China, capturing scenes of winter wonder, religious fervor and more.

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5:32 PM ET | 01-09-2009 | permalink

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The Call Of Tradition

Today The Daily Picture Show travels from Israel to Scotland, capturing scenes of religious tradition, human hardship and more.

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5:12 PM ET | 01-08-2009 | permalink

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Celebrating An Orthodox Christmas

Today The Daily Picture Show travels from Ukraine to Germany, and beyond, capturing scenes of Christmas, a winter swim and more.

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6:38 PM ET | 01-07-2009 | permalink

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Frequently Asked Questions About 'The Picture Show'

What is 'The Picture Show' blog?
It's a daily take on what National Public Radio looks like -- through photographs and video. It is the NPR story-telling sound, visually translated.

Who will be posting here?
Keith Jenkins, NPR's supervising senior producer for multimedia, and his team of visual journalists: Coburn Dukehart, John Poole, David Gilkey, Heather Murphy and a rotating cast of interns.

What do photography and video have to do with radio?
It is often said that radio paints pictures with words and sound; we are simply returning the favor.

How is National Public Radio going to be able to show you pictures?
Through this blog and the Radio Pictures podcast, yes. Through your HD radio, no.

Seriously, what can I expect to find here?
Great visual journalism from NPR's photographers, video journalists, producers and reporters. Also, selected photographs, videos and stories from some of the best camera-wielding journalists in the world.

Can I comment on what I see here?
Yes, but keep it on point and all about the visuals. Confused? Please follow the comment guidelines.

Can I contact you?
Yes, by e-mail address or through the The Picture Show contact form.

1:10 PM ET | 01-06-2009 | permalink

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