Jon McCormack: Patterns. Art of the Natural World (Hardcover)

Jon McCormack

ISBN 10: 8862088574 / ISBN 13: 9788862088572

Published by Damiani, Bologna, 2026

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Hardcover. Stunning photography reveals the hidden architecture of the natural world, from grand vistas to tiny details, punctuated by surprise encounters with wildlife. For nature and animal lovers alike, this book offers a dynamic and unforgettable journey celebrating the interconnectedness of life and form. Wonders: Exploring Nature's Art explores the natural design woven into the fabric of our planet. See the beauty of unexpected structures and delicate rhythms echoed across animal markings, grand landscapes, geological formations, and botanical design; all in breathtaking detail. The photographs in this book were made across a wide arc of the natural world: from the volcanic coasts of Iceland to the wilds of Kenya, the icy fjords of Antarctica to the rainforests of British Columbia. They follow the silent geometry of hippo trails in Botswana, the intricate symmetry of ice caves in Svalbard, and the mysterious worlds found in cold underwater environments. Many of the images were also created close to Jon's home, along the coastlines, forests, and deserts of California; a testament to the universality of pattern wherever nature is allowed to thrive. Throughout, encounter wildlife interwoven within these complex environments, creating fleeting patterns of movement both beautiful and vital. Each turn of the page reveals a new perspective on the symmetries that shape both the grand and the small: tree rings under a microscope juxtaposed with elephant migration trails seen from above; the delicate architecture that structures both mineral formations and the feathers of ancient birds.These quiet, often-overlooked subtleties are more relevant than ever as our planet; this remarkable and irreplaceable home, brimming with beauty; is also marked by a profound fragility. A lyrical introduction encourages readers to contemplate the natural wonders that surround us, while short essays by explorers and scientists throughout the book illuminate the images.This book serves as a testament to the enduring power of nature and the interconnectedness of all things; a reminder that whether vast or minute, still or in motion, the natural world is a masterpiece of pattern and life. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Jon McCormack: Patterns. Art of the Natural World (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Damiani, Bologna
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8862088574
• ISBN 13: 9788862088572
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A visual testament to the interconnectedness of life: stunning photography of naturally occurring patterns across the globe―from tree rings to elephant migration trails to feathers of ancient birds

In this photobook, Australian conservation and nature photographer Jon McCormack explores the natural design woven into the fabric of our planet, capturing unexpected structures and delicate rhythms echoed across animal markings, grand landscapes, geological formations and botanical design in breathtaking detail. The images in the volume depict a wide spectrum of terrains: from the volcanic coasts of Iceland to the wilds of Kenya, the icy fjords of Antarctica to the rainforests of British Columbia. They capture the silent geometry of hippo trails in Botswana, the intricate symmetry of ice caves in Svalbard and the mysterious worlds found in cold underwater environments. Many of the photographs were shot close to McCormack's home, along the coastlines, forests and deserts of California. Interwoven with the awe-inspiring photographs are short essays by explorers and scientists that respond to the extraordinary phenomena on display.

About the Authors

Jon McCormack est un photographe et défenseur de l'environnement australien. Ses photographies ont été publiées par de grands organismes de conservation et médias, notamment TIME, The New York Times, The International Herald Tribune, Wall Street Journal, UNESCO, The Guardian, CNN, The Telegraph, etc. Outre son activité de photographe, il dirige le département d'ingénierie logicielle pour la photo et la caméra chez Apple.

Jon McCormack est un photographe et défenseur de l'environnement australien. Ses photographies ont été publiées par de grands organismes de conservation et médias, notamment TIME, The New York Times, The International Herald Tribune, Wall Street Journal, UNESCO, The Guardian, CNN, The Telegraph, etc. Outre son activité de photographe, il dirige le département d'ingénierie logicielle pour la photo et la caméra chez Apple.