National Geographic Magazine's Top 10 Photos 2010

Flip through the pages of any issue of the National Geographic magazine and you'll find eye-opening and evocative images - among the best published anywhere in the world. Earning the "yellow border" is one of the most highly-prized accomplishments in photojournalism. Yet even among these striking images, there are some that stand out as instant icons for our times and our world. What really sets National Geographic magazine's photos apart are the stories behind them. With flair, action, and behind-the-scenes footage, Nat Geo's Top 10 Photos counts down the best of the best from the Magazine.