Tag Archives: National Geographic

Colin’s left foot: an international symbol of St Helena spirit

Posted on 11 July, 2012 by

(A broken link to Colin Lawrence’s picture has now been sorted) The images in National Geographic’s annual photography competition feature sunsets, waterfalls, beaches, characterful faces and wondrous creatures from around the globe – and Colin Lawrence’s toes. They’re poking out … Continue reading →

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How photo-blogger told America about island oil disaster

Posted on 30 May, 2012 by

Photographer Andrew Evans arrived on the world’s most remote inhabited island just days after the bulk carrier MS Oliva was shipwrecked, creating an environmental disaster. The ship releasing an oil slick that was to kill hundreds of endangered rockhopper penguins … Continue reading →

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Accident lands Stephanie a month on Tristan da Cunha

Posted on 27 April, 2012 by

An accident in the harbour at Tristan da Cunha forced a cruise ship zodiac driver to be left behind on the island for a month. She’s now fully recovered and has been taken off by the container ship Cap Jackson. … Continue reading →

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