http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/02/12/world/middleeast/0212-egypt-tahrir-18-days-graphic.html?ref=world
I found this graphic while looking through the New York Times website, and cannot say enough how much I like it. In 6 frames it completely gives the viewer a full view of the recent revolution in Egypt resulting in the old president stepping down. The use of color coding to highlight which factions had control of which area in combination with text provide a very clear representation of the situations at a given stage. The pictures lining the bottom of the map give a much more personal and emotional feeling to the piece, bringing the reader in. The few moving arrows and shifting of the "camera angle" provide a dynamic feeling, and allow the viewer to appreciate the scale of the protest, as well as provide additional clarity. Finally, the text is short and succinct, giving accurate explanations of the situation without detracting from the overall visual nature of the graphic.
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