Issue 2025.02

Chasing Details

Southeast Coast, Iceland Focusing on the contrasts in the windswept sand along Iceland’s coastline unveils captivating patterns and striking color combinations.

↑ Southeast Coast, Iceland Focusing on the contrasts in the windswept sand along Iceland’s coastline unveils captivating patterns and striking color combinations.

4 Ways to Capture the Subtle Patterns of Nature

Words & Images by Jon McCormack

I never quite embraced the idea of majestic landscape photography, despite the genre’s enduring popularity and acclaim. To be clear, this isn’t to say I don’t appreciate these types of photographs. In fact, I’ve spent much of my life surrounded by landscapes that others would give anything to capture. 

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Issue 2025.02 Cover featuring Art Wolfe's Wild Life, Jon McCormack Chasing Details, Xuan-Hui Ng on Remembrance and Cherry Blossoms, and Adriana Basque Tracks Southern White Whales

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Contents

  1. The Story Behind This Touching Photo of Penguins
  2. What’s in Cynthia Bandurek’s Camera Bag
  3. Documenting Sharks in Danger
  4. Take Photos to Help Wildlife
  5. Why Tradition, Innovation & Art Go Hand in Hand
  6. How I Photographed Manul Cats in Mongolia
  7. How Art Wolfe Connects With His Photography Subjects
  8. 4 Ways to Capture the Subtle Patterns of Nature
  9. Photographing the Life Cycle of Cherry Blossoms
  10. A Whale of a Comeback Story: In Photos
  11. Photo Tips for Torres del Paine National Park
  12. Monkey Business: How This Photo Was Made