Photos: Microsoft's pictures with a purpose
As part of Microsoft's annual employee giving campaign, some of the company's best photographers created a book of their work, with proceeds going to the United Way.
Surprise!
"Surprise!" As part of Microsoft's annual employee giving campaign, some of the company's best photographers created a book of their work, with proceeds going to charity.
"Rachel's Wish"
"Rachel's Wish." The Microsoft workers compiled their photographs into a book that is available from Blurb.com.
Useful Island, Antarctica
This image of Useful Island, Antarctica, is one of many stunning scenic shots in the book.
Magic Bus
Each copy is sold for $25 more than the cost of printing, with the profits going to the United Way.
Good Morning
"Good Morning." Overall, last year's Microsoft giving campaign raised more than $87.7 million. This year's campaign runs October 5-30.
Wooden City
"Wooden City," Seattle, Wash. More than 900 photos were submitted for the book, with 157 ultimately being chosen.
Vatican Stairs
"Vatican Stairs"
Scars of old age
"Scars of old age"
Nuevo San Miguel
The book includes contributions from Microsoft photographers that live, among other places, in London; Vancouver, B.C.; Washington, D.C.; Bangalore, India; Paris; Amsterdam; Boston; Munich; Hong Kong; Bucharest; and, of course, the greater Seattle area.
Burg Rheinstein
Daniel Moore, who took this shot of Burg Rheinstein, Germany, was among those on the steering committee for the book.
Emerald Boa
"Emerald Boa"
"Peekaboo"
"Peekaboo"
Daddy's Feet
"Daddy's Feet"
Just another Sunday afternoon
"Just another Sunday afternoon"
Soulful Bass
"Soulful Bass"
Battlefield of Souls
"Battlefield of Souls"
Cleared For Takeoff
"Cleared For Takeoff"
Bloom
"Bloom"
Cedar Waxwing Close-up
"Cedar Waxwing Close-up"
Ghosts at Theresienstadt
"Ghosts at Theresienstadt"
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