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Past Articles by Claire O'Neill

Now And Then: Rephotographing Iraq

AP photographer Maya Alleruzzo has revisited physical sites photographed by various photographers in Iraq to see what has changed and what hasn't.


Now And Then: Rephotographing Iraq

AP photographer Maya Alleruzzo has revisited physical sites photographed by various photographers in Iraq to see what has changed and what hasn't.


It's Called 'De-Extinction' — It's Like 'Jurassic Park,' Except It's Real

Science writer Carl Zimmer says we're not going to bring back dinosaurs. But we might be able to resurrect other extinct species.


The Photographer Who Made Architects Famous

If you know what Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater looks like, you might have Ezra Stoller to thank.


A Photographer Remembers Wounded Knee, 40 Years Later

A photographer looks back on some of his first work, documenting the 1973 standoff on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Reservation.


Midnight In The Garden Of Long Exposures

For one of these night photographs to turn out, the stars have to align — almost literally.


Sierra Leone's Water Of Life — And Death

Photographer Mustafah Abdulaziz's project documents the causes and effects of Sierra Leone's recent cholera outbreak. His images capture the immense scope and scale of the crisis — depicting the role of water, an essential element of life that cannot always be trusted.


Sierra Leone's Water Of Life — And Death

Photographer Mustafah Abdulaziz's project documents the causes and effects of Sierra Leone's recent cholera outbreak. His images capture the immense scope and scale of the crisis — depicting the role of water, an essential element of life that cannot always be trusted.


Under Construction: The World's Largest Thermal Solar Plant

For two years, photographer Jamey Stillings has been documenting the construction of a solar plant that will, for better or worse, forever alter the Mojave landscape.


Under Construction: The World's Largest Thermal Solar Plant

For two years, photographer Jamey Stillings has been documenting the construction of a solar plant that will, for better or worse, forever alter the Mojave landscape.


Under Construction: The World's Largest Thermal Solar Plant

For two years, photographer Jamey Stillings has been documenting the construction of a solar plant that will, for better or worse, forever alter the Mojave landscape.


A Panorama Of Central Asia

He was born in Japan, speaks Russian and is based in Kazakhstan. And with his panoramic camera, photographer Ikuru Kuwajima captures a sweeping view of Central Asia.


This Milk Production Was Brought To You By A Robot

This looks and sounds more like sci-fi, but this is nonfiction farming. Photographer Freya Najade journeys into the evolving state of Europe's agricultural system, observing fewer humans, more robots and, oddly, less and less time outside.


This Milk Production Was Brought To You By A Robot

This looks and sounds more like sci-fi, but this is nonfiction farming. Photographer Freya Najade journeys into the evolving state of Europe's agricultural system, observing fewer humans, more robots and, oddly, less and less time outside.


This Milk Production Was Brought To You By A Robot

This looks and sounds more like sci-fi, but this is nonfiction farming. Photographer Freya Najade journeys into the evolving state of Europe's agricultural system, observing fewer humans, more robots and, oddly, less and less time outside.


An (Amazing) Interactive Tour Of Everest

This is just the gateway to a an amazing interactive photo experience.


If Edward Hopper Had Been A Photographer

If realist American painter Edward Hopper had wielded a camera rather than a brush, what would he have photographed?


If Edward Hopper Had Been A Photographer

If realist American painter Edward Hopper had wielded a camera rather than a brush, what would he have photographed?


Afghanistan's Love Of The Big Screen

Unless you've been to Afghanistan, your imagination probably conjures up a pretty bleak picture of what has been a war-torn country for decades. Photographer Jonathan Saruk hopes to change that.


Don't Like Shopping? Take Pictures Instead

If you like photographing, but somehow aren't enticed getting elbowed in the ribs in pursuit of Black Friday sales, this project might still offer you another excuse to get out there.


African-American Faces Of The Civil War

With the recent release of Steven Spielberg's Lincoln, the Civil War has been a hot topic. But for some people, like Rod Coddington, it's always an area of interest — blockbuster or not.


America's Big Backyard Pot Business

Using a pseudonym, photographer "H. Lee" draws back the curtains around marijuana production in Northern California.


Interactive: Slide To See Before And After Sandy

Interactive images show the New Jersey coast before and after Sandy.


Interactive: Slide To See Before And After Sandy

Interactive images show the New Jersey coast before and after Sandy.


What Big Highways Mean For China's Small Villages

Photographer Go Takayama has beautifully captured a region that, at least historically, has not been easy to access. That could soon change, though, with the construction of new roads and cities. He has spent the past two years with traditional Kyrgyz nomads on the cusp of change.


An Unsung Photographer's Ode To Other Unsung Artists

Here's a photographer you probably don't know, but who's worth a closer look.


Amazing Art From Ivory, But At An Extreme Expense

With such detail and complexity, one can see why ivory sculptures would be coveted and sold at a high price


Interactive, 360 Degrees Of Mars!

A self-described "panographer" stitches together NASA's photos to create an engaging view of the red planet.


Portraits: Texas Ranchers Remember An Epic Drought

Their faces have weathered decades of hardship.


Snapshots Of Summer In Russia

In Russia, where it's cold and dark for much of the year, summer is a magical time.


The Motivating Mantra Of 'Why Not?'

After asking that simple question, photographer Camille Seaman found herself stranded on thin ice in Alaska.


The Visual South, Part II: Photography Is Like Chicken

To extend the cooking analogy, Frank Hamrick's photos are like a long, slow roast.


The Visual South, Part I: Unseen Scenes Of Gitmo

North Carolina photographer Christopher Sims has been to Guantanamo Bay twice to capture the things he thinks are overlooked.


The Visual South, Part I: Unseen Scenes Of Guantanamo

North Carolina photographer Christopher Sims has been to Guantanamo Bay twice to capture the things he thinks are overlooked.


Koalas Are So Cute! (And Threatened)

According to National Geographic, and now the Australian government, the country's cutest symbol is at risk.


Live From Mount Everest: A Blog!

For better or worse, you can now experience an Everest climb as it unfolds - almost in real time - from the comfort of your electronic device.


Bicycle Portraits: What Do Bikes Say About A Culture?

It might sound cliched, but in South Africa, fewer people bike than you might think. Two guys with cameras want to change that.


Are Your Facebook Friends Really Your Friends?

If you were to photograph all of your Facebook friends, what would it look like? One photographer, Tanja Hollander, is on a mission to find out.


You're Not Alone: Taxpayers Have Been Miserable For Decades

Photos from Life magazine's archives capture the candid faces of doleful taxpayers.


Frida Kahlo's Private Stash Of Pictures

The renowned Mexican painter was also the daughter of a photographer. And her collection of photos is on display in the U.S. for the first time.


1940s Celebrities In Full Color

It's like arriving in Oz: A D.C. exhibit features richly colored photographs of people who were typically rendered in black and white.


Car Pool: Aerial Views Of How Mexico Moves

There's more to this series of commuters than meets the eye. For photographer Alejandro Cartagena, it's one tiny slice of a project about development in Mexico.


'Flying Mop' And Other Canine Glam Shots

Though dogs are cute, that's not what motivates English photographer Tim Flach.


Does The 2011 'Photo Of The Year' Look Familiar?

It was taken in Yemen, but it might ring a bell - if you know your Renaissance history.


Time Travel And Photos Of Earth's 'Oldest' Animals

What if a dinosaur was found in Africa? Would you consider it worthy of conservation? If so, why - and why not a horseshoe crab species that's even older? That's what photographer Piotr Naskrecki wants to know.


A Mom And A Baby Find Out What's Really Rural In California

Most moms probably don't want their babies around pot growers, but San Francisco-based writer-photographer Lisa Hamilton is totally cool with it.


A Lens On Life In The Kentucky Hollows

Some love it; some hate it: How one photographer has captured a portion of the South for almost four decades.


One Man's Quest To Capture America's Endangered Zoo Animals (With A Camera)

For Joel Sartore, it's a race against the clock to photograph as many animals as he can - before it's too late.


If You Teach A Man To Photograph: Haiti, As Seen By Haitians

It's been two years since Haiti suffered a devastating earthquake. You've seen plenty of photos taken by foreigners, but how many photos by actual Haitians have you seen?


Russia's Real Reindeer Culture

For many, reindeer are magical sled-pulling creatures found on sweaters and coffee mugs this time of year. For others, though, reindeer are a way of life.


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