Bryde’s whales—pronounced “broodus”—are part of the baleen family, which includes humpbacks and blue whales. One particularly hungry marine giant was captured by Rafael Fernández Caballero, making him the 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year (previously). “The image captures perhaps the most special—and craziest—moment of my life,” Caballero says in a statement, reflecting on the excitement…
Month: September 2024
Meryl Meisler’s ‘Street Walker’ is a Time Capsule of 1970s America
Graflex Norita in hand, Meryl Meisler walked the streets of 1970s America and boldly photographed transient moments of coincidence. From dimly lit discos and charming carhops to bustling streets and suburban homes, the photographer carried her medium-format camera everywhere she went. Inviting viewers to an intimate perspective of a country facing a dynamic era of…
Get Super Up-Close to Biology with the Winners of Nikon’s Small World in Motion
Microscopic wave-like patterns rippling across the surface of a fruit fly embryo have taken the top spot in Nikon’s 2024 Small World in Motion competition. In biology, the phenomenon is known as mitotic waves, which synchronize cell division across the entire embryo. The process was captured at 20x magnification by Dr. Bruno Vellutini of the…
Made in Camera, Christoffer Relander’s Portraits Entwine Nature and Childhood
The latest collection in Christoffer Relander’s We Are Nature series returns to the joys and wonder of childhood. Melding portraits with leaves, landscapes, and the occasional cat, the Finnish photographer (previously) superimposes human silhouettes with lush environments to explore the inherent connections between the two. Relander created each image entirely in camera, using multiple exposures…
A Brilliant Image of the Solar Eclipse Wins the 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year
October 14, 2023, marked the annual solar eclipse in the U.S. For photographer Ryan Imperio, the event also ushered in a rare opportunity to capture the progression of Baily’s beads. Appearing like glimmering rings, Baily’s beads occur when the sun shines through the valleys and craters on the moon’s surface, allowing light to leak through…
The Adorable and the Fierce Star in the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest
The 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition broke its 60-year record with a whopping 59,228 entries from 117 countries and territories. Hosted annually by the Natural History Museum, the contest is known for showcasing the drama, humor, and harsh realities found in every part of the globe. This year’s shortlist includes a pair of…
Flit Through ‘Miniature’ Bavarian Alps in This Aerial Tilt-Shift Exploration
Combining aerial timelapse and tilt-shift shots, Joerg Daiber of Spoonfilm (previously) illuminates the stunning Bavarian Alps throughout all four seasons. Daiber was invited by a hotel at the foot of the dramatic Wetterstein Mountains to highlight the scenery and range of activities visitors experience in the area. From hiking and cycling to cross-country skiing or…
Vibrant Life Emanantes from Meggan Joy’s Magical Collaged Silhouettes
Thousands of individual flowers and plants grown in Meggan Joy’s Seattle garden form the contours of her ethereal figures. The artist (previously) collages perfectly trimmed photographs of each specimen into silhouettes lush with color and texture. In her most recent body of work titled Fever Dream, Joy draws on fear, loss, and the immense potential…
Tim McKenna Documents the Heaving Waves of French Polynesia
Teahupo’o, a village located on Tahiti’s southeastern coast, boasts a shallow and precipitous coral reef system that creates a unique surf break, resulting in some of the largest waves on Earth. These powerful, barreling surges draw in surfers from around the world, including photographer Tim McKenna. From a young age, McKenna surfed on the west…
Ana Flores Captures Her Andean Heritage Through a Fashion Photography Lens
Fashion is one way the Andean women of Peru’s Valle Sagrado region retain cultural traditions. In Donde Florecen Estas Flores, or Where These Flowers Bloom, Ana Flores returns to her native Cusco to photograph their timeless style and better connect with her own heritage. Flores spent much of her childhood disconnected from her Indigenous heritage….