McCormack’s work is also closely tied to conservation. He has spent decades working with conservation organizations, Indigenous communities, and field researchers, and his images have been used by global organizations to advocate for fragile ecosystems. He is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, a member of The Explorers Club, a founding board member of SeaLegacy, and a co-founder of The Kilgoris Project. His photographs have been featured by publications and organizations including TIME, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, UNESCO, The Guardian, CNN, and The Telegraph.
#2
Description: “A wind carved iceberg floats near the Antarctic Peninsula. The darker blue ice is older than the lighter ice because it is compressed and contains fewer air bubbles.”
#3
Description: “A grizzly bear shakes off water in the Chilkotin River in British Columbia.”
This year, McCormack’s work is also being shown in New York as part of Photoville. His outdoor exhibition, “Elements of Wonder: When Nature Becomes Art,” is presented in partnership with the South Street Seaport Museum from April 22 through June 14, 2026. The exhibition draws from the decade-long environmental photography project behind Patterns, bringing together images that move from tiny natural details to sweeping aerial views of rivers, coastlines, and wild landscapes.
#7
Description: “An Antarctic Shag (a form of cormorant) in an ice cave on the Antarctic Peninsula.”
#12
Description: “Lilly Pads in the Okavango Delta in Botswana.”
#13
Description: “Hippo trails in the Okavango Delta in Botswana.”
#15
Description: Close-up of the distinctive plumage of the Vulturine guinea fowl.
