Alan Taylor
@kokogiak.bsky.social
Photo editor at The Atlantic. Former webdev. Former Alaska tour guide. Former farm kid. Elegant otter in a former life. [email protected]
Photos: India’s Polluted Skies - Millions across northern India have spent recent weeks under a toxic blanket of smog. The air is choked with particulates from the seasonal burning of stubble on nearby farms, along with industrial & vehicular emissions. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
November 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Photos: India’s Polluted Skies - Millions across northern India have spent recent weeks under a toxic blanket of smog. The air is choked with particulates from the seasonal burning of stubble on nearby farms, along with industrial & vehicular emissions. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
This is an insanely cool (actual) photo taken by photographer Andrew McCarthy of a skydiver buddy seen in silhouette against the distant sun. Full story, videos, and more here: www.instagram.com/p/DRBAaqLkvy...
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This is an insanely cool (actual) photo taken by photographer Andrew McCarthy of a skydiver buddy seen in silhouette against the distant sun. Full story, videos, and more here: www.instagram.com/p/DRBAaqLkvy...
Photos of the Week: Dachshund Day, Flying Fish, Wānaka Tree - Holiday light shows across Europe, smog-filled skies in India, fall colors in Turkey, an appearance by Father Christmas in Germany, and much more. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
November 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Photos of the Week: Dachshund Day, Flying Fish, Wānaka Tree - Holiday light shows across Europe, smog-filled skies in India, fall colors in Turkey, an appearance by Father Christmas in Germany, and much more. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
Photos: The Northern Lights Put on a Show - A powerful geomagnetic storm brought spectacular light displays to the night skies across the Northern Hemisphere, with sightings as far south as Florida and Oklahoma. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Photos: The Northern Lights Put on a Show - A powerful geomagnetic storm brought spectacular light displays to the night skies across the Northern Hemisphere, with sightings as far south as Florida and Oklahoma. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
I only wish it were coming out sooner - would make a gratifying Christmas gift!
🚨 PLEASE PREORDER MY NEW BOOK 🚨
It's called The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life, and it's about the sensory enchantment of everyday life.
Click here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Sm...
… or go wherever you buy books
(More info in the next post)
It's called The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life, and it's about the sensory enchantment of everyday life.
Click here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Sm...
… or go wherever you buy books
(More info in the next post)
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I only wish it were coming out sooner - would make a gratifying Christmas gift!
Photos of the Week: Dinosaur Sweater, Miniature Park, Hippo Calf - 28 images from the past seven days, including the aftermath of a typhoon in the Philippines, Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico, a mayoral election in New York City, and much more. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
November 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Photos of the Week: Dinosaur Sweater, Miniature Park, Hippo Calf - 28 images from the past seven days, including the aftermath of a typhoon in the Philippines, Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico, a mayoral election in New York City, and much more. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
Seeing the World Up Close - Shortlisted images from the 2025 Close-Up Photographer of the Year, celebrating “close-up, macro, and micro photography.” Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
November 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Seeing the World Up Close - Shortlisted images from the 2025 Close-Up Photographer of the Year, celebrating “close-up, macro, and micro photography.” Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
Reposted by Alan Taylor
INVENTOR: ive got a great new toy idea for you, it's called... the Radio Flyer
TOY EXEC: oh wow, so it's like a plane that flies via... radio?
INVENTOR: it's not a plane
TOY EXEC: oh...Kay, so it's
INVENTOR: its a little red wagon
TOY EXEC: with ... a radio on it?
INVENTOR: theres no radio
TOY EXEC: oh wow, so it's like a plane that flies via... radio?
INVENTOR: it's not a plane
TOY EXEC: oh...Kay, so it's
INVENTOR: its a little red wagon
TOY EXEC: with ... a radio on it?
INVENTOR: theres no radio
November 2, 2025 at 2:52 AM
INVENTOR: ive got a great new toy idea for you, it's called... the Radio Flyer
TOY EXEC: oh wow, so it's like a plane that flies via... radio?
INVENTOR: it's not a plane
TOY EXEC: oh...Kay, so it's
INVENTOR: its a little red wagon
TOY EXEC: with ... a radio on it?
INVENTOR: theres no radio
TOY EXEC: oh wow, so it's like a plane that flies via... radio?
INVENTOR: it's not a plane
TOY EXEC: oh...Kay, so it's
INVENTOR: its a little red wagon
TOY EXEC: with ... a radio on it?
INVENTOR: theres no radio
Reposted by Alan Taylor
Astronomers sure do conjure up a lot of spooky images when they look out into deep space. A short Halloween thread:
Let's start with the Cosmic Bat Nebula (LDN 43). 🧪🔭
apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap24102...
Let's start with the Cosmic Bat Nebula (LDN 43). 🧪🔭
apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap24102...
October 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Astronomers sure do conjure up a lot of spooky images when they look out into deep space. A short Halloween thread:
Let's start with the Cosmic Bat Nebula (LDN 43). 🧪🔭
apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap24102...
Let's start with the Cosmic Bat Nebula (LDN 43). 🧪🔭
apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap24102...
Photos of the Week: Pumpkin Patch, Witch Paddle, Giant Labubu - 28 images from the past seven days, including the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, the festival of Chhath Puja in India, armored-battle re-creations in Moscow, & much more. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
October 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Photos of the Week: Pumpkin Patch, Witch Paddle, Giant Labubu - 28 images from the past seven days, including the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, the festival of Chhath Puja in India, armored-battle re-creations in Moscow, & much more. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
Winners of the 2025 Epson International Pano Awards - Some of the highest-scoring images from this year’s panoramic photo competition. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
October 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Winners of the 2025 Epson International Pano Awards - Some of the highest-scoring images from this year’s panoramic photo competition. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
One of the more gratifying things I get to in my job: share well-made photos of some of the abundant beauty in the world. 'The Colors of October' - 26 images showing foliage, flight, and festivity around the Northern Hemisphere at the peak of autumn. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
October 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
One of the more gratifying things I get to in my job: share well-made photos of some of the abundant beauty in the world. 'The Colors of October' - 26 images showing foliage, flight, and festivity around the Northern Hemisphere at the peak of autumn. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
Photos of the Week: Miniature Beer, Foam Fight, Vortex Race - 28 images from the past seven days, including the Cow Race Grand Prix in Switzerland, Halloween preparations in Germany, observations of International Sloth Day in Panama City, and much more. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
October 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Photos of the Week: Miniature Beer, Foam Fight, Vortex Race - 28 images from the past seven days, including the Cow Race Grand Prix in Switzerland, Halloween preparations in Germany, observations of International Sloth Day in Panama City, and much more. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
Winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 - A collection of some of this year’s winning and honored images, selected from more than 60,000 entries. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
October 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 - A collection of some of this year’s winning and honored images, selected from more than 60,000 entries. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
The Lights of Diwali 2025 - During the five-day festival, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, and Sikhs around the world, lamps are lit to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
October 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Lights of Diwali 2025 - During the five-day festival, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, and Sikhs around the world, lamps are lit to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
Photos: More ‘No Kings’ Protests Across the U.S. - 30 photos. Organizers expected millions to attend rallies in cities and towns across America, protesting the policies and actions of President Trump. Gathered here, a handful of images from today. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
October 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Photos: More ‘No Kings’ Protests Across the U.S. - 30 photos. Organizers expected millions to attend rallies in cities and towns across America, protesting the policies and actions of President Trump. Gathered here, a handful of images from today. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
Photos of the Week: Cave Lights, Mountain Shepherd, Snowbirds Formation - 28 images from the past 7 days, including major storm damage in coastal Alaska, a 700-year-old mosque in Mali, a Radio City Rockettes rehearsal in Manhattan, and much more. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
October 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Photos of the Week: Cave Lights, Mountain Shepherd, Snowbirds Formation - 28 images from the past 7 days, including major storm damage in coastal Alaska, a 700-year-old mosque in Mali, a Radio City Rockettes rehearsal in Manhattan, and much more. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
Reposted by Alan Taylor
My friend’s neighbor’s house fell off its foundation (old steel structure collapsed), and they just did the funniest thing.
October 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
My friend’s neighbor’s house fell off its foundation (old steel structure collapsed), and they just did the funniest thing.
Photographing the Microscopic: Winners of Nikon Small World 2025 - Some of the amazing winning images from this year’s photomicrography competition, selected from nearly 2,000 entries. Try to guess what each image is showing before reading the caption. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
October 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Photographing the Microscopic: Winners of Nikon Small World 2025 - Some of the amazing winning images from this year’s photomicrography competition, selected from nearly 2,000 entries. Try to guess what each image is showing before reading the caption. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
Reposted by Alan Taylor
He looked so regal in that pic, I had to draw him! Hope that's OK. I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. He looks a beautiful boy who probably purred really loud 🌸☘👑
October 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
He looked so regal in that pic, I had to draw him! Hope that's OK. I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. He looks a beautiful boy who probably purred really loud 🌸☘👑
Photos of the Week: Horn Cupping, Target Practice, Pumpkin Forest - 28 images from the past seven days, including a long holiday across China, night surfing, reactions to a cease-fire deal in Gaza and Israel, the last day of Oktoberfest, and much more. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
October 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Photos of the Week: Horn Cupping, Target Practice, Pumpkin Forest - 28 images from the past seven days, including a long holiday across China, night surfing, reactions to a cease-fire deal in Gaza and Israel, the last day of Oktoberfest, and much more. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
A remarkable video clip from astronaut Don Pettit (@astro_Pettit on X), showing his "best sighting of a Starlink satellite 'train' from orbit!" - x.com/astro_Pettit...
October 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
A remarkable video clip from astronaut Don Pettit (@astro_Pettit on X), showing his "best sighting of a Starlink satellite 'train' from orbit!" - x.com/astro_Pettit...
Selections From the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards Top 100 - Contest organizers from this year’s Audubon Photography Awards shared some of their Top 100 selections—featuring a Ringed kingfisher, a Yellow-eared parrot, Whooper swans, and more. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
October 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Selections From the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards Top 100 - Contest organizers from this year’s Audubon Photography Awards shared some of their Top 100 selections—featuring a Ringed kingfisher, a Yellow-eared parrot, Whooper swans, and more. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
Remember that amazing Malawian bodyguard from 2019? He's still around, and has further accessorized. New: two helmet walkie-talkies, & other bedazzlement - and on the body armor: handcuffs, a machete, a rope, & added armor plating. (2019: Amos Gumulira / AFP / Getty - 2025: Eldson Chagara / Reuters)
October 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Remember that amazing Malawian bodyguard from 2019? He's still around, and has further accessorized. New: two helmet walkie-talkies, & other bedazzlement - and on the body armor: handcuffs, a machete, a rope, & added armor plating. (2019: Amos Gumulira / AFP / Getty - 2025: Eldson Chagara / Reuters)
Reposted by Alan Taylor
Roseate spoonbills will splash their wings through the water as part of their beauty routine. Here's one doing so mid-splash, facing straight ahead towards the camera. I really love this shot. #birds
October 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Roseate spoonbills will splash their wings through the water as part of their beauty routine. Here's one doing so mid-splash, facing straight ahead towards the camera. I really love this shot. #birds