Environment Capturing Yosemite's gorgeous — and elusive — natural 'firefall' Photographer Evan Russel and fine artist James McGrew set out to capture an elusive natural phenomenon. But as they discovered, nature can be fickle. Michael Levitt
Health Unforgettable global photos of 2023: Drone pix, a disappearing island, happiness Pictures of happiness, of a disappearing Sierra Leonean island, of a pair of flip-flop-clad feet poking out of the Indian Ocean surf: Here are our photo stories from 2023 that we won't forget. Gabriel Spitzer
Health Prize-winning photos by Rohingya: Unseen life in the world's largest refugee camp Since 2017 nearly a million Rohingya people have languished in camps in Bangladesh. Four young Rohingya are being honored by the U.N. refugee agency for documenting their life in vivid photos. Gabriel Spitzer
Take a look at the image people voted to award Wildlife Photographer of the Year German photographer Sascha Fonseca set out bait-free camera traps three years ago to capture the ever-elusive snow leopard in the Indian Himalayas. Ayana Archie
National How one photographer is using his camera as a weapon against poverty and racism In his recently published photobook, "No Justice, No Peace," Devin Allen confronts readers with the reality of how little has changed since the civil rights movement. Seyma Bayram
Arts & Life Hear it again: A picture is worth a thousand words This Thanksgiving week we’re revisiting some of our best stories of the year so far. Today, we’re looking back on our favorite segments about images and the stories they tell about us. Libby Denkmann Alec Cowan Mike Davis
Health For two years, this Washington island has grappled with the long reach of Covid The virus hit Whidbey Island early in 2020, and photojournalist Lynn Johnson was there. A million deaths later, we return to see how the pandemic has subtly but indelibly altered life there forever. Will Stone Lynn Johnson
Health Prize-winning photos capture the grit and suffering of flood survivors in South Sudan The photo series Unyielding Floods recently won its fifth award this year. It captures the strength and hardship of those affected by flooding of biblical proportions in South Sudan. Diane Cole
Arts & Life At Seattle Art Museum, the art and influence of photographer Imogen Cunningham 'She was constantly evolving, constantly working with and meeting other artists, both within photography and beyond. She was an exceptionally vocal champion for women, especially in the arts, and especially in photography.' Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
Arts & Life The winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards will brighten your day Among this year's winners are a trio of gossipy raccoons, a joyful bird reunion and an all-powerful prairie dog. Rachel Treisman