When President Teddy Roosevelt posed for the cameras astride a massive steam shovel during construction of the Panama Canal in 1906, it was more than a simple photo op. Though the scene was clearly staged, it symbolized a crucial moment in American history. Alan Huffman americanastridecamera share on social
Poor laborers from all parts of Asia as well as Africa, the Americas and even Europe are transported by plane each day to wealthier nations where low-tier jobs are plentiful; sometimes the travelers board without even knowing their final destination. Alan Huffman africaamericaasia share on social
Without an adequate response, an epidemic can develop into a pandemic, which generally means it has spread to more than one continent. Alan Huffman adequatecontinentdevelop Change image and share on social
Based on German prototypes, green walls and roofs are a natural idea in Singapore's tropical environment, where mosses, ferns, philodendrons, orchids and other epiphytes literally grow on trees. Alan Huffman baseenvironmentepiphyte Change image and share on social
Life feels more vivid in a conflict zone. It is clear what matters, and who you can count on, for what. Alan Huffman clearconflictcount Change image and share on social
Right up until the late 18th century, when the first weighted lines were used to probe the ocean depths, many people believed the seas were bottomless - the watery equivalent of infinite outer space. Alan Huffman 18thbelievebottomless Change image and share on social
Conflict photographers grapple with two worlds that are themselves often in conflict - the one where bombs fall and bullets fly, where adrenaline runs high, and the other, back home, which is comparatively secure, and where the big event of the day may involve selecting swatches of fabric for a new sofa. Alan Huffman adrenalinebackbig share on social
Many Americans have a romanticized view of trains, rooted in a bygone era of elaborately adorned rail cars lit by flickering gas lamps and pulled by smoke-belching steam locomotives. Alan Huffman adornamericanbelch Change image and share on social
In our quest to define and describe the world, we have crisscrossed the oceans and continents, compiling exhaustive knowledge about its life forms and features, and extended our physical reach through technology, which provides us instantaneous and pervasive access to information about seemingly everything. Alan Huffman accesscompilecontinent share on social
Like so much in Singapore, admission to the Marina Bay's casino is hierarchical: Free for anyone with an international passport, costly for locals, off-limits to migrant workers altogether. Alan Huffman admissionaltogetherbay Change image and share on social