Thanks to expanding airline routes, improving global infrastructures and the tremendous research capabilities of the Internet, there's practically nowhere on earth you can't reach in a day.

Technology is getting smaller too.
The new NX10 from Samsung packs all the power of a robust SLR camera into a form so compact that you can pack it wherever you go on our ever-shrinking planet-and be ready to capture the beauty and diversity of its people, the grandeur of its landscapes and the inspiration of its man-made treasures.

In fact, two of today's most accomplished National Geographic photographers did just that. Tyrone Turner brought the Samsung NX10 to the city and mountains of Chengdu, China, where he found it perfectly suited to shoot dramatic landscapes in often misty lighting conditions. Landon Nordeman took the NX10 to Barcelona where the compact size allowed him to take candid portraits that provide a glimpse into the heart of a fiery culture.

In our photo gallery, we present twenty of the best shots created as a result of a wonderful partnership: the talent of the photographers teamed with the technology of the NX10. The captions describe the magic of the moments, in the photographer's own words. We hope you enjoy the journey...