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Humana Obscura

Humana Obscura is an independent nature-focused literary magazine. The magazine accepts poetry, short prose under 1,000 words, and artwork in various medium.

As our name suggests—“obscured human”—we focus on work where the human element is concealed but not entirely absent, aiming to revive the nature genre. Humana Obscura’s mission is to publish and promote the best work of today’s voices and talents. Our intention is to inspire readers and enrich their lives while providing an inclusive space for elevating the voices, expressions, and creative work o

f our contributors. Founded in 2020, Humana Obscura is published online and in print twice yearly, and features work from around the world. Visit our website for submission guidelines.

10/07/2025

In the Fall 2025 issue of , we interviewed artist Karin Wegmann. Check out her interview on page 78, where she discusses what inspires her, experimentation, and maintaining a healthy work-life-balance.
Karin Wegmann lives in Zurich, Switzerland. Her photographic work currently focuses on abstract landscape and nature photography. She uses ICM techniques and multiple exposures or concentrates on details. She finds her inspiration in her immediate surroundings and wants her pictures to sensitize the viewer to the perfection and importance of nature and provide a new perspective on the familiar. Wegmann’s photos have been published in print magazines by Hintology and Humana Obscura and shown in online exhibitions by ArtDoc Magazine, Docu Magazine and Nart. She is the recipient of the Top Ten Photographer Picture Award 2025 and sells her photos as postcards.
Learn more about Karin Wegmann on Instagram

10/06/2025

In the Fall 2025 issue of , we interviewed artist Shamani Surendran. Check out her interview on page 42, where she discusses her preferred medium and artistic style, what motivates her, and advice for emerging artists.
Shamani Surendran is a London-based nature photographer. Her favourite subject to photograph are trees. She feels a sense of connection when she is around them. Her photography normally starts off with snaps taken during her almost daily short hikes but then go through a personalised journey adding some magic to the everyday. Her work has been described as “hazy and dreamy, full of nostalgia and misty mixes of colour and encourage the viewer to consider how the imagination and the observing eye can work in tandem to create new forms of seeing.” Her photography has appeared in galleries, limited edition photobooks, and magazines in the UK and US.
Find Shamani Surendran’s work on Instagram at and at shamanisurendran.com

10/03/2025

In the Fall 2025 issue of , we interviewed poet Laura Ann Reed. Check out her interview on page 20, where she talks about her artistic process, the life experiences that influenced her writing, and what’s next for her.
Laura Ann Reed is a Contributing Editor with The Montréal Review. She holds master’s degrees in clinical psychology and in the performing arts. Her poems have appeared or are forthcoming in eight anthologies, including Beyond Words and Poetry of Presence II, as well as in numerous journals. Her most recent work appears or is forthcoming in The Laurel Review, Beyond Words, ONE ART, Illuminations, The Ekphrastic Review, and SWWIM. Her chapbook, Homage to Kafka, was published in mid-July 2025. Learn more about Laura Ann Reed at lauraannreed.net

10/01/2025

Meet John Paul Caponigro, the Fall 2025 issue Featured Poet.
John Paul Caponigro is an internationally collected visual artist and published author. He leads unique adventures in the wildest places on earth to help participants make deeper connections with nature and themselves creatively. View his TEDx and Google talks at www.johnpaulcaponigro.art/poetry.

His work can be found on pages 17 and 93 of the issue.

09/29/2025

Meet Shea Vavra, the Fall 2025 issue Featured Artist.

Shea Vavra is a San Diego native influenced by the ocean through years of surfing, diving, and fishing. His parents Mark and Chris, sister Maya, and partner Taylor have been central to his growth as both a person and an artist. Alongside his passion for photography, he dedicated 10 years of his life to running cross country and track, which nurtured many characteristics that continue to guide his creative journey.

See his interview on page 66 where he discusses his journey as a photographer, his influences, and upcoming goals.

Connect with him on Instagram , and visit his website:
www.sheavavraphotography.com

09/26/2025

INSIDE THE FRONT COVER: Detail of “Rushing Stillness” by Lauren Madsen
Lauren Madsen is a wife, mother, poet, and photographer. She lives with her husband and four children in Utah. Recently her work has appeared in the Vessels of Light, Calla Press, and The Way Back to Ourselves literary journals. She loves to explore themes of memory, faith, and beauty in the natural world and everyday life. Connect with her on Instagram .lingering.light

09/25/2025

ON THE BACK COVER: “Dancing Leaf” by Stefanie Blue
Stefanie Blue is a photographer in Southern California. When she’s not photographing clients, she’s probably run off, with her camera, to a garden, the beach, or to explore a new destination. The details matter, and it’s a personal challenge to see things in a new way and share that experience with others. Learn more at www.stefanieblue.com and connect with her on Instagram .

09/24/2025

ON THE FRONT COVER: “Gold” by Alexandra Karnasopoulos
Alexandra Karnasopoulos is a photographer and collage artist fresh from Sydney, Australia. With a diploma in Photography from The Photography Institute, she is the 2018 recipient of the 7 Wentworth Selborne Award and has published work in the Australian Centre for Photography annuals. Her work leans into the beauty and juxtaposition of natural elements, sometimes with emphasis on the grittiness of the natural world. She lives in Colorado with her rescue dog, two cats and husband who accompanied her on the long trip over from down under. View her gallery on Instagram
@‌freakzilla11 or alexk-photo.com

09/23/2025

Congratulations to each of our Fall 2025 issue contributors! Thank you for making this issue possible and for becoming part of our creative community!

09/22/2025

It’s officially fall, and our latest issue is here!

The Fall 2025 Issue of Humana Obscura features work from 59 contributors from around the globe, including cover art by Alexandra Karnasopoulos, back cover art by Stefanie Blue, interviews with artists Karin Wegmann and Shamani Surendran and poet Laura Ann Reed, and spotlights on the work of photographer Shea Vavra and poets John Paul Caponigro and Laura Ann Reed.

Other contributors include Alison Granucci, Anne Eyries, Anne Kulou, Anne Thomas, Brennan Barney, Brigitte B. Burckhardt, Brooke Ryan, C.X. Turner, Carol Hobbs, Caroline Brown, Cole Pragides, Cynthia Anderson, D M Gordon, David Oates, Debbie Strange, Emily Levang, Fran Scott, Hannah Levy, Harold Sneide, Heidi Spitzig, Jasmin Javon, Jason Dean, Jenevieve Carlyn, Jennifer Gurney, Jenny Ward Angyal, Joanne Esser, John Pring, Katherine Edgren, Kathryn P. Haydon, Lana Hechtman Ayers, Larena Nellies-Ortiz, Lauren Madsen, Louis Faber, Luke Levi, Melissa Laussmann, Michael McIrvin, Michelle DiSarno, Michelle Farrell, Najib Joe Hakim, Nancy Takacs, Octavia Knight, Peter Lockhart, Robb Kunz, Roger Camp, Ronan Hart, Rowan Beckett Minor, Sam Aureli, Simona Carini, Taya Sanderson Kesslau, Vanessa Pejovic, Vivien Zepf, and Xenia Tran.

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09/11/2025

Keep an eye out. . . . Our Fall 2025 issue is coming soon! 🍂

07/14/2025

Submissions for the Fall 2025 issue of are open! Head over to the website to read our guidelines and to submit work. Deadline is August 1st at midnight, PST.

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