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‘I want people to see nature as a wondrous work of art’: Jon McCormack’s best phone picture

Photographer Jon McCormack captured a striking image of the Remarkable Rocks on Kangaroo Island, Australia, framing the Southern Ocean through a naturally eroded granite hollow. The photograph, taken at sunset, emphasizes the graphic simplicity and sculptural quality of the ancient rock formations, which have been shaped by wind and salt over 10,000 years of isolation.

McCormack’s work seeks to elevate natural phenomena to the status of fine art, encouraging viewers to appreciate the intricate patterns of the environment. The release of this image coincides with the publication of his new book, 'Patterns: Art of the Natural World,' which documents a decade of his photographic exploration across seven continents.