Photography

March 10, 2026

Striking Scene of a Toad Swimming Across a Pond Wins the 2026 British Wildlife Photography Awards

A black-and-white image of a toad swimming across a pond has a striking, abstracted feel. The silhouetted creature and the surrounding branches are flattened and slightly distorted, swirling like an oil spill as the toad’s legs form ripples in the water. Aptly titled A Toad Swims Across Its Woodland Pond, the image was shot by Paul Hobson and has recently earned a prestigious distinction.

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March 4, 2026

A Photojournalist’s Tireless Quest to the Heart of Mongolia’s Altai Mountains [Interview]

Keeping track of all of Claire Thomas’s adventures is no easy task. Throughout her career, the photojournalist has ventured to the West Bank, chronicling the lives of Palestinians under military occupation; she has documented burning oil wells in Qayyarah, Iraq, set alight by retreating ISIS soldiers; she has investigated the Ghanaian women accused of witchcraft and banished to remote camps; and she has traveled across the vast expanse of the American West.

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February 13, 2026

After Seeing 400 Auroras, This Astrophotographer Shares His Tips for Seeing Them Yourself [Interview]

Witnessing an aurora is, understandably, at the top of many folks’ bucket lists. These natural light shows cloak the night sky in brilliant greens, blues, pinks, and purples. They’re a phenomenon that can seem hard to find, but one that’s possible for you to see in real life—if you know where to look. The photographer known as Wil Photography loves to help people in their quests to stand beneath an aurora’s splendor.

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February 10, 2026

Stunning Photo Captures Vibrant Plumage of Bird Mid-Flight Over the Himalayas

In 2011, Dr. Sudhir Hasamnis was a self-described workaholic. With almost 12-hour work days, he had devoted 39 years of his life to one of the most respected industrial houses in India, where he held a management position. This lifestyle would sadly take a toll on his health, resulting in a heart attack. He luckily survived, but was told by his doctors to stay in bed for two months.

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