Issue 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.

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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How I Photographed Manul Cats in Mongolia

Words and Images by Sebastian Kennerknecht

It’s safe to say that I am mildly (ok, wildly) obsessed with cats.

How Art Wolfe Connects With His Photography Subjects

Images by Art Wolfe, Interview by Rob Sheppard

Like most people, I first knew Art Wolfe from his outstanding wildlife photos. But I really got to know him when I became editor of the old Outdoor Photographer magazine. On one of my first encounters with Art in person, I was in Florida for a nature photography convention. What happened there was simple but told me so much about him.

Mother and calf whales swimming in shallow water

A Whale of a Comeback Story: In Photos

Words and Images by Adriana Basques

When you think of Patagonia, an area encompassing parts of Chile and Argentina, you might envision jagged mountains, vast skies and rugged coastlines. However, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Península Valdés hides a secret. Beneath these waters lies the story of an ancient marine giant, the southern right whale.

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