One Great Shot: Lanterns for Ghosts

Claudio Sieber visited Taiwan in August to witness a festival during Ghost Month—the time of year when some Buddhist and Taoist communities believe the gates of the underworld crack open and spirits return to Earth.

Dec 13, 2019 | 150 words, 1 photo

One Great Shot: Spotting a Spawning Sea Angel

On a dive in the Maldives, a photographer captures a pteropod releasing eggs.

Nov 15, 2019 | 100 words, 1 photo

One Great Shot: Shy Harlequin

In the murky depths of the Philippines, a crab peeks out from its stinging hiding spot.

Oct 10, 2019 | 150 words, 1 photo

One Great Shot: Hitching a Ride

For the paper nautilus, a jellyfish provides the perfect floatie.

Sep 3, 2019 | 100 words, 1 photo

One Great Shot: Chasing the Sardine Run

As predators hunt down the oily fish, so, too, does an intrepid photographer.

Aug 2, 2019 | 200 words, 1 photo

One Great Shot: Hunting the Milky Way

On a secluded beach, Nic Annau combines an earthly feature with an astronomical marvel.

Jun 14, 2019 | 200 words, 1 photo

One Great Shot: The Safest Place

For a yellowhead jawfish, fatherhood is a mouthful.

May 17, 2019 | 150 words, 1 photo

One Great Shot: DIY Gold Mining

A resourceful Filipino diver hunts for gold on the ocean floor.

Apr 12, 2019 | 150 words, 1 photo