Patterns: Art of the Natural World

by Jon McCormack

Patterns is an intimate photographic meditation on the natural world, a celebration of the hidden rhythms and connections that weave together landscapes, species, and ecosystems.

Jon McCormack reveals the Earth as both an artist and a storyteller. From the smallest crystal to the sweep of migration trails, the book uncovers visual echoes that link seemingly separate forms of life. Mineral blooms are reflected in elephant paths, crystalline structures appear in birds’ plumage, river deltas resonate with coral reefs, and waves in tidepools mirror wind through grasslands. Each image invites readers to pause, notice, and feel the intricate web of life that surrounds us.

Featuring essays by Vital Impacts founder Ami Vitale, National Geographic Explorer in Residence Wade Davis, author David George Haskell, Rainforest Alliance founder Daniel Katz, and ocean conservationist Sylvia Earle, Patterns pairs stunning imagery with reflections on the beauty, resilience, and wonder of our planet.

All proceeds benefit Vital Impacts, supporting their work to nurture and amplify the next generation of environmental storytellers who are helping communities and ecosystems thrive around the world.