Photography

People in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo often in live in villages that have been plagued by fighting and lack access to basic resources.

These specially trained service dogs help veterans cope with PTSD, complete every day tasks for amputees, and provide loving companionship when it's needed most.

Teenagers carry caskets of homeless veterans. Corporations donate materials and labor to build homes for severely wounded service members...

U.S. memorials pay tribute to the service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

Medal of Honor winner inspires others to overcome the hurdles of recovering from injuries and reintegrating into civilian life.

Through sport, these courageous men and women personify the meaning of the word invictus—unconquered.

At age 90, terminally ill Norma opted out of treatment and chose to go on a cross-country tour of the U.S.

The creative team is busy researching and contacting possible characters. The goal is to frame our vision but also be open to surprises and storylines as they present themselves. Characters are chosen on a variety of categories including story relevance, screen presence and schedule. Currently the team is shooting and researching many threads, here are some highlights of threads that we have either begun shooting or that we are actively pursuing.

See examples of nature's creativity with 12 photos from Philip Ball...