OVERVIEW TIMELAPSE

A powerful collection of more than 250 "before and after" satellite photographs of Earth documenting the changes experienced by the planet, accompanied by narrative captions.

Change is Earth's most important and influential constant. From the regular shifting of the seasons to the increasingly dramatic (and increasingly common) weather events sparked by the warming climate, life on our planet is constantly impacted by change. When viewed over various periods of time - days, months, and years - these changes become especially apparent, as does the scale and scope of our impact on Earth.

OVERVIEW TIMELAPSE is a compelling photographic survey - consisting of satellite and aerial images - of the state of change on Earth today. Paired sets of before-and-after images as well as larger groups of time lapse photos offer a fresh perspective of how these changes look from a larger-than-life scale. Informative captions provide deeper context and understanding throughout.

From devastating human-created change such as the shrinking polar ice caps, to fascinating change like two islands becoming one after a volcanic eruption, OVERVIEW TIMELAPSE is a revelatory look at the world we all inhabit.

Benjamin Grant is the founder of Overview and the author of Overview: A New Perspective of Earth and Overview: Young Explorer's Edition. Daily posts from his project have both delighted and challenged his audience from around the globe since 2013. Benjamin graduated from Yale University, where he studied history and art history.

Timothy Dougherty has been working at Overview since 2016, focusing on partnerships and content strategy. He graduated from Georgetown University, where he studied finance at the McDonough School of Business.