COVER STORY

David Muench: Encounters with the West
Muench’s quiet reflections on his beloved American West reveal how time has scoured and shaped the landscape, reminding viewers of the need to appreciate the Earth’s wild places.

FEATURES

Rich Clarkson: Fifty Years at the Top of His Game
Known mostly for his pioneering sports shooting, our Photography Person of the Year also has spent half a century as a photojournalist, an editor and a mentor for the next generation of aspiring photographers.

A Study in Contrasts: The Black-and-White Landscape
Northwest-area photographers Bruce Barnbaum and Michael Kenna share their views on how black-and-white photography enhances their ability to interpret and abstract the landscape.

DEPARTMENTS

Publisher’s Message

Letters

Guest View
Cristina Mittermeier explains the purpose of conservation photography.

Portfolio
Underwater ballet with Pete Saloutos.

Industry News

People in the Industry

On the Market
The latest advances in imaging technology.

Calendar

Classifieds

Shot in the Back
David Scharf: This, too, shall pass.

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