Adventure Diaries
Jonathan Kingston: National Geographic Photographer on Wildlife, Cultures & Maritime Mysteries
04 Jul 2024
Please click here to 'Follow' the show - it really helps get the show to a wider audience (which I really thank you for!).π¨ Don't FORGET to Join the Adventure Newsletter Here π¨πIt will bring more people, greater stories and more adventures for everyone.Exploring the World Through the Lens of Jonathan Kingston's, a long standing contributing photographer for National GeographicIn this episode, we delve into the extraordinary life of Jonathan Kingston, a celebrated National Geographic photographer. From his high school beginnings to underwater adventures and cultural storytelling, Jonathan's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Join us as we explore his path, challenges, and the passion that drives him.Key Takeaways:Jonathan Kingston's passion for photography started in high school.He took a gap year on the Crow Indian Reservation, which ignited his love for storytelling.A pivotal moment in his career was meeting the editor-in-chief of National Geographic in Hawaii.Jonathan has balanced diverse interests, including rock climbing and underwater photography.He emphasizes following one's curiosity and excitement as a path to success.Call to Adventure:"Follow your curiosity, follow your excitement, you know, ask yourself, what's exciting you right now.""There's a reason when I feel that tingle of excitement, there's something calling me to that.""To honor that, to listen to that, to give that excitement time to really speak to you and say yes to it.""Don't say no. Don't find an excuse to not do it. Find an excuse to say yes to that curiosity."Pay It Forward:"I would love if anyone does have excitement for ocean preservation for maritime archaeology. Go to the SACI website, the Submerged Archaeological Conservancy International. It's saci.org.""All the information is there about how to get involved with the projects that I'm involved with."Follow Jonathan Kingston:Instagram: @JonathanKingstonLinks Mentioned:Submerged Archaeological Conservancy International (SACI): saci.orgSend us a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at [email protected]. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld
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