November 3, 2024

This week, we glimpse fragile and stunning ice caves UNDER the Alps, bask in the beauty of late autumn in Kyoto, tackle a brand-new Nat Geo photo quiz ... and get tips on photographing at night

PHOTOGRAPH BY ROBBIE SHONE 

THE FREEZING WATER sculpts itself into mesmerizing cascades, cones, and icicles—some thousands of years old. For our Photo of the Week, Nat Geo Explorer Robbie Shone captured the delicate wonder of Alpine ice caves—delicate because they may not last much longer in a warming world. See them! 

Related: That time Robbie Shone climbed for his life out of the world’s deepest known cave

PHOTOGRAPH BY JOEL SARTORE 

WE HAVE a new quiz tool, and it will let you know the answer instantly after you choose from one of four animals. Can you tell this animal from its close-up? 

Related: 18 stunning wildlife photographers of the year

PHOTOGRAPH BY MARK PARREN TAYLOR  

KYOTO is a treasure house of ancient Japanese culture and arts, and in the late autumn its iconic gardens — some dating back five centuries — shine in the soft sunlight, making the city’s temples, gardens and historical lanes more alluring than ever.

Related: Spectacular fall foliage from our national parks
This week’s Photography 101: How to photograph at night

Today’s Soundtrack: Kyoto, Phoebe Bridgers

Thanks for opening today’s Photo of the Week. David Beard edited and curated it, with contributions by Samantha Clark, and Alisher Egamov produced it. Like what you see? Get this in your inbox next Sunday.