This Earth Day, meet the artist making beautiful icons of God’s endangered creatures. Jim McDermott April 21, 2023. ... “Nature was relegated to the backdrop of the human/divine drama.

Against Nature’s dignity. ... Entering the Las Cruces Museum of Art for “Icons and Symbols of the Borderland,” I ... as vivid as some dreams — a beautiful landscape full of fine people ...

But baked into the series is a hefty dose of American exceptionalism. The animals are framed as “American heroes,” or icons, or legends, throughout the series, which can feel a little on the nose.

‘America the Beautiful’: Gorgeous nature series offers so much to see, from sea to shining sea Breathtaking footage on Disney+ celebrates the vast diversity in North American animal life, ...

‘America the Beautiful’ Review: Nature as Hero. In this Disney+ documentary, the ecological diversity of North America is the focus, from sea to shining sea. By . John Anderson. Share.

The image (seen below) earned Wothe top honors at the 2025 GDT (German Society for Nature Photography) Nature Photographer of the Year awards. “Dipper flying through waterfall” White-throated ...