Issue 10 – Fall 2025
Inside This Issue
Immerse yourself in our latest collection of inspiring articles and stunning imagery. From exclusive interviews and innovative techniques to captivating photo essays, this issue offers a wealth of content to enhance your nature photography skills and spark your creativity.
An Unexpected Love
by Eric Bennett
When Eric Bennett visited Japan for the first time, he found inspiration not in the exotic, but in the quiet beauty of its winter forests. His reflections remind us that creative renewal often comes when we set aside expectations and simply respond to what moves us.
Serendipity
by Marc Wilson
Marc Wilson shares how chance encounters and uncertainty reshaped his approach to storytelling. By letting go of control and trusting intuition, he discovered a deeper, more human way of connecting with his subjects.
Finding the Unusual
by David Ward
David Ward invites us to rediscover wonder in the familiar. Through curiosity and humility, he shows that the most original images emerge not from distant places, but from fresh ways of seeing.
Between Reality and Imagination
by Jiří Hřebíček
Jiří Hřebíček explores the expressive potential of intentional camera movement, transforming motion into emotion. His work celebrates freedom, experimentation, and the beauty of imperfection.
From the Immense to the Intimate
by Iker Aizkorbe
Iker Aizkorbe shifts his gaze from grand landscapes to subtle details, finding vast meaning in small gestures of light and texture. His essay celebrates presence, patience, and poetic simplicity.
Beyond the Visible
by Helmut Pilò
Helmut Pilò reflects on photography as a meditative act — a dialogue between outer landscapes and inner stillness. His words reveal how true vision begins not in travel, but in awareness.
From Scenic to Expressive
by Jos Buurmans
Jos Buurmans charts his evolution from scenic documentation to emotional expression. By trading recognition for authenticity, he finds a more personal and fulfilling creative voice.
Depth on the Move
by Jon Brock
Jon Brock offers practical and philosophical insights for creating original work while traveling. He reminds us that creativity thrives not in new places alone, but in new approaches to seeing.
Shifting Focus
by Jason Petit
After burnout and creative fatigue, Jason Petit rediscovers joy by slowing down and embracing play. His essay is a gentle reminder that renewal often begins with a change in mindset.
Robb Hirsch – Interview
In this inspiring interview, Robb Hirsch shares how science and art intertwine in his photography of Yosemite National Park. His perspective reflects a lifelong devotion to conservation, curiosity, and connection.
Chris Baird – Featured NPN Member
Oregon-based photographer Chris Baird finds peace and purpose in the quiet patterns of nature. Her story reminds us that beauty — and healing — are often found close to home.