The fourth edition of the Nature and Humans International Photography Contest is now open for entries, running from May 31 to September 28, 2026. Organized by Fundación DESEA in Spain, the competition is open to amateur and professional photographers of any nationality, with a €25 entry fee and €17,000 in prizes on offer, including €10,500 in cash.
The U.S. Supreme Court made a quiet decision recently that, in my opinion, says something important about creativity.
A celebration of beauty, resilience, and the power of connection through nature.
Galen Rowell once said, “You only get one sunrise and one sunset a day, and you only get so many days on the planet. A good photographer does the math and doesn’t waste either.”
As nature photographers, it’s easy to fall into repetitive behaviors. You might tell yourself that you can only take nature photos somewhere exotic, rather than your backyard. You might visit the same favorite spots repeatedly. Or fall in love with one subject and focus on it to the exclusion of other natural subjects.
Photography workshops offer a unique opportunity to refine your photo skills, explore stunning locations, and connect with like-minded creatives. We spoke with Wild Eye’s Jason Bradley, a seasoned photography expedition leader with 15 years of experience, to discuss why he believes workshops are an invaluable experience for photographers.
Every visit to Yosemite since my first, I’ve looked up at the waterfalls and yearned to be closer. I’ve always had a drive to not only observe nature but to interact with it, to feel it. And, of course, to photograph it.
Winter in Yellowstone National Park can be really cold. So, you have to plan ahead to make the most of your Yellowstone winter adventure. I’ve lived next to this inspirational destination for over 30+ years, and winter is my favorite season for photography in the park.
Let’s be real—underwater photography can feel like a whole production sometimes. But what if I told you it doesn’t have to be? By ditching underwater strobes and relying on the natural light show happening right above you, you can create stunning images with a fraction of the effort.
Wildlife photography can be a deeply rewarding pursuit, but capturing images that go beyond mere documentation requires creativity and intentionality.
The winners of the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 were recently announced in London, revealing stunning images including the overall winner (above) by Rafael Fernandez Caballero, which shows a Bryde’s whale about to engulf a swarm of sardines. In Caballero’s winning image, the sardines are forming what is known as a “baitball,” which is a defensive tactic to ward off predators.
As we threaded through the Beagle Channel, I wondered if this icy continent could live up to the lofty expectations I’d formed since childhood. Growing up reading the tales of Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Roald Amundsen, and Ernest Shackleton, Antarctica became a place of myth in my mind. Would it be as awe-inspiring as those stories made it seem?
