Kenji Aoki, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

The image is a magazine cover featuring a bird of paradise. The bird's feathers are a mix of yellow and brown, providing a vibrant contrast against the black background. The magazine title, "The New York Times Magazine," is displayed at the top in white letters. The cover includes additional white text arranged around the bird, with parts of letters obscured by the bird. The date January 13, 2008 is also seen on the cover. The bottom text reads, 'How the extravagant splendor of the animal kingdom is prompting scientists to rethink evolution. By Ferris Jabr'