List: Photography | Curated by Andrew Johnston

Sep 6, 2022
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Farewell to the Auld KingsTraveling up into the mountains is difficult; departing can be more of a challenge. It isn’t just the burden of gravity, the perilous…
Sep 5, 2022
Sep 5, 2022
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The Mountain in the MirrorThe most worthy landscapes are to be found in the most remote locations. As the world has shrunk, and as people have become more obsessed…
Aug 28, 2022
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Aug 28, 2022
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River WildAll life comes from the water, and so we are drawn back to it. People so crave a life by the ocean that they’ll deal with the expense and…
Aug 24, 2022
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Aug 24, 2022
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Marmot’s RedoubtMeet the largest of the squirrels in all his glory.
Aug 19, 2022
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Aug 19, 2022
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A Hummingbird’s FlightThe ghost town of St. Elmo is something of a paradise for hummingbirds. They come in dozens, hovering in clouds around the numerous feeders…
Aug 15, 2022
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Aug 15, 2022
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The Ceiling of ColoradoFrom great heights, one can see far.
Aug 10, 2022
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Aug 10, 2022
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Photographing the Elusive Ground SquirrelThey don’t all live in trees, you know
Aug 9, 2022
Aug 9, 2022
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In FlightWater birds are a common sight in the lakes and canals that surround the city. They make great, slow arcs while in flight that can make for…
Sep 27, 2021
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Sep 27, 2021
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Across the LakeDuring the Mid-Autumn Festival, public parks teem with people out with their families, enjoying the kind weather after months of avoiding…
Sep 19, 2021
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Sep 19, 2021
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PlumageNot far from where I live is a small reserve for birds — really just a fenced-off part of a riverfront that’s home to ducks and geese…
Sep 9, 2021
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Sep 9, 2021
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RetroThis bold little clone console lives in a prison turned art gallery, part of an exhibit on the history of electronics. Once upon a time, he…
Aug 19, 2021
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Aug 19, 2021
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AscendanceWhere once was a fortress, now is a city so austere and yet charming all the same. It’s been good to me, but it is the nature of things to…
Aug 14, 2021
Aug 14, 2021
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History and ModernityXiaoyaojin Park is typical for its kind, with modern amusements nestled among the historic monuments and features. This pagoda is a fine…
Aug 10, 2021
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Aug 10, 2021
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An Evening InterludeOn the quiet nights, I long for the nightlife; when I leave to enjoy myself, I long for the quiet. Life is defined by contrasts. This…
Jul 10, 2021
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Jul 10, 2021
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Lord GuanModern Chinese culture is an often baffling synthesis of old and new. This statue — recasting the epic historical and literary hero Guan…
Jun 30, 2021
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Jun 30, 2021
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My Brief Career in Music PhotographyOne weekend taking pictures at concerts taught me a little about both music and photography
Aug 8, 2021
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Aug 8, 2021
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FenghuangThe phoenix is a Chinese symbol of the cosmic feminine, the counterpart to the dragon. This one makes its roost stories above a park in the…
Aug 6, 2021
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Aug 6, 2021
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Pigeons of XiaoyaojinOn quiet days, I used to take pictures of the squirrels — but sadly, tree squirrels are not so common in Asia. Pigeons, on the other hand…
Aug 2, 2021
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Aug 2, 2021
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To Draw Nearer the HeavensI once lived in the shadow of a place called Zipeng, a mountain which wears a temple as its crown. On festival days, the peak is wreathed…
Jul 28, 2021
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Jul 28, 2021
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On Squirrels: The Joy of the Unwilling Photo SubjectThe best subject is the one who works best for you — even if it doesn’t want to work with you.
Jul 25, 2021
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Jul 25, 2021
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