Photography

Arriving at Mautohe Cathedral Cove, on New Zealand’s North Island, at sunrise, astrophotographer Evan McKay was “stunned by the beauty of the light.” Noticing the composition with Te Hoho Rock as the centerpiece, framed by the natural curvature of the beach, he planned his return for a night shoot, as explained on his website. “I knew the Moon would be rising early in the night, leaving no…

Two consumer cameras sit among Japan’s Good Design Award top rankings, as the Nikon ZR and Kodak Charmera earn a spot in the competition’s top 100 designs. But for the eighth year in a row, the brand with the most accolades from the international product design competition is a camera company: Fujifilm. The Good Design Award gives out a badge to every entry that passes a quality and value…

Many bird photographers set out to capture a frozen, pin-sharp scene, every feather in place. But sometimes, it’s better to go in the opposite direction, and swap clinical detail for drama and excitement instead. This shot of a Brandt’s cormorant by Kevin Lohman nails that approach perfectly. Local resident Lohman captured it at Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, California.

Marbling is the ancient practice of dropping colored inks onto thickened water and creating swirling, creative patterns with pins, combs and anything else you want to stir it with. The process has traditionally been used for decorating paper edges and covers in bookbinding. The Japanese had their version with Suminagashi, meaning ink floating, while the Turkish called it Ebru, or cloud art. You…