Natural Wonders

Get an up-close look at the world’s most arresting landscapes and natural phenomena in this monumental photography collection from celebrated photographer Nathan Myhrvold.

This oversized coffee table book celebrates the beauty of our world in incredible color and detail. These images capture extraordinary places and remarkable moments with panoramic views of desert landscapes, star trails, icy fjords, and rushing waterfalls, along with the intricate symmetry of a snowflake, the power of a lightning storm, and the patterns made by rolling wheat fields.

Using custom-built cameras and the latest technology, this groundbreaking collection of photographs spans the globe, from vineyards in Italy and the cliff faces of the Grand Canyon to glaciers and black sand beaches in Iceland, revealing natural phenomena, including:

• The majestic volcanoes of Iceland
• The crystalline patterns of snowflake just before it melts
• The brilliance of red sprites, an astronomical wonder
• The intimidating skies before a tornado
• The fascinating colors of the Milky Way
• The radiating splendor of an unobstructed sunset

Natural Wonders is the perfect gift for nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, coffee book collectors, and anyone who dreams of faraway places.

Author: Nathan Myhrvold
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Published: 10/14/2025
Pages: 336
Weight: 7.55lbs
Size: 10.10h x 16.30w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781426223761
Language: English