FUJIFILM GFX100S, FUJINON GF 120mm f/4 Macro R LM OIS WR, f/8, ISO 2500
↑ Evening light reveals the layers of sandstone formations and the immense scale of Kolob Terrace.
FUJIFILM GFX100S, FUJINON GF 120mm f/4 Macro R LM OIS WR, f/8, ISO 2500
Chasing the Magic
Words and Images by Karen Hutton
Real conservation begins when a place stops being scenery. That realization followed me home from Zion National Park in Utah after a FUJIFILM assignment for a project called “The Great American Road Trip.” I had chosen Zion because I’d only driven through it once before, during the national park closures, and even then, I could feel something in the landscape tugging at me.
July 2026
Issue 08
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Welcome to Wild Eye Issue 08, where we focus in on what inspires us to photograph nature and the continuity of creativity. Christine Kenyon reflects on a lifetime of a passion for photography and a fascination with the night sky and far away galaxies. Karen Hutton explores Zion National Park from a new angle of FUJIFILM technology and blends her experienced creative eye with new technology. Far from the Milky Way, Alex Mustard takes us into the shallows of the most precious and pristine coral reefs and examines them as underwater cities. What brings these varied subjects together is the creative genius and dedication to documenting our planet in stunning detail.
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Wild Lands
Exploring the wild to find the best places to capture stunning images.
Field Notes
Photographers share the technical and creative decisions behind a striking photo.
Parting Shot
Amusing wildlife images, with commentary from the photographer.
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