National Geographic: Through the Lens

The Incredible Stories Behind The Best Adventure Photographs.

They defy gravity. Brave infernos. And endure the most brutal conditions imaginable. All to distill human experience into a single frame.

Experience the riveting stories behind the images as we join the photographers as they venture to the brink of molten volcanoes, explore untouched pre-Inca tombs, swim with whale sharks, conquer Everest's killer heights, and much much more. It's a breathtaking look at some of the greatest adventure photographs and the amazing stories of how they were captured.