October 20, 2024

This week’s Photo of the Week uncovers the wonders of the world’s best micro-photography; follows the ‘Free Solo’ mountaineer’s uber-complicated ’Devil’s Climb,’ celebrates a supermodel-turned-photo pioneer ... and shows how to capture an aurora.

PHOTOGRAPH BY MAREK MIŚ, NIKON SMALL WORLD 

OUR HIDDEN WORLD: Small wonders, normally kept from our view, star in the annual Nikon Small World awards, along with microscope-wielding photographers. Do you know what this Photo of the Week is? You’ll be surprised. 

Related: See previous ‘hidden world’ winners 

Also: Striking images from this year’s best wildlife photographers 

PHOTOGRAPH BY TAYLOR SHAFFER 

UPPING THE ANTE: Two of the world’s most adventurous climbers added a massive trek by bike, kayak, and foot before tackling one of a continent’s most difficult climbs. Where were they?

A. Alaska
B. British Columbia
C. Colorado
D. Yosemite
E. A, B, and C 

PHOTOGRAPH BY PRISMATIC PICTURES / BRIDGEMAN IMAGES 

MORE THAN A POSE: Yes, Lee Miller created a sensation when she posed in Adolf Hitler’s tub the day the Nazi dictator committed suicide. But that publicity didn’t do justice to the muse, hard-working artist, and groundbreaking photographer in her own right. Kate Winslet has brought Miller’s extraordinary, uncompromising life story to the screen. Here’s our take. 

Last Glimpse: Photography 101 -- How to make images of the Northern Lights like a pro

Today’s Soundtrack: À Chloris, John Holiday 

Thanks for opening today’s Photo of the Week, which was edited and curated by David Beard and produced by Amanda Williams-Bryant. Like what you see? Get this in your inbox next Sunday.