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Night Reflection 6.10

ericpare.eth

Playing with fireworks: Celebrating bigger than usual. There’s a sweet spot we look for when it comes to using sparklers in our artworks. We want them to be big enough so we feel their power and relative unpredictability in the image, but not too big so they become dangerous for ourselves or the environment we’re in. Every time we enter a firework store, which we don’t have where we live, we’re like kids in a candy store, excited to look for new sparkly toys to create with. This image was the result of experimentation we did with one of those new toys we found. It ended up being so bright that we used the fireworks as the only source of light. The tube became a… small rocket launcher! This is the only piece we’ll ever create with this type of visual. Too imposing for the calmness and wilderness of the environment we were in. Too noisy, too invasive in the experience of creation. Even in the middle of nowhere, we wonder if somebody would send us a rescue team, thinking we might need help! But we’re happy we did it that one night. It makes for an explosive addition to our unexpected verities chapter.

Iceberg Lagoon

aerojesus.eth

Bridge over icebergs floating on glacial lake leading to ocean, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Iceland. This is part of my large collection of aerial photographs from around the world. My steps in becoming a photographer.

Scanimage006

tillmannos.eth

Within this series I have mainly depicted people. It is clear that the so-called scanography is not about photographs and therefore the product of a whole person is not the result of a single moment, but of many. Depending on the scanner model, this process of digitizing sometimes takes up to 60 minutes and sometimes includes up to 140 images. Through the profane process of digitization, and scanning, the personal scans are transformed into an aesthetic reminiscent of sacred representations. The combination of painterly depth of field and modern interpretation of cubism creates a field of tension in which the viewer can immerse himself. This is exactly what makes the pictures so exciting and what fascinates me about the technology. The contrast between what is supposedly familiar on the one hand and the breaking up of this very familiarity with modern media on the other. Because the women, the men, the couples whose bodies or faces are scanned are not depictions of reality and are not supposed to be. No, unlike digital photography, with which reality can be manipulated almost at will and redesigned according to one's own taste without the manipulation necessarily becoming visible, scanographies openly admit to being an artificial construct, an attempt to present unfiltered "digital see". My intention is to visualize the digital perspective, to actually make it visible in order to create a creative image of reality.

Charm of Horror

adnandani.eth

Walls have ears, doors have eyes, trees have voices, beasts tell lies, beware the rain, beware the snow, beware the man you think that you know. This photo was taken on a foggy morning. I love to shoot in the mystery of fog to get surrealism in my photos. I specifically chose the trees in the background to give the photo a spooky look. Those branches without leaves give the vibes of an old forest. The lantern adds more mystery to the photo. The model behind that cover is definitely my brother. PS: Anyone who collects 2 editions will enter a 1/1 Raffle :)

ØNCE UPØN A T1M3 1N NAGANØ

tchebotarev.eth

ØNCE UPØN A T1M3 1N NAGANØ is a special companion piece to the original edition of Once Upon A Time In Nagano $TSUMAGOJUKU, now reimagined thanks to a collaboration with digital pixel artists @aleha\_84. This work has been lovingly hand-crafted and animated. We worked together to create a unique and long-lasting piece to immerse into an alternative world. This is a limited edition of 100, with matching editions airdropped to long-time supporters and holders.

Road to Nowhere (Everywhere)

markduffy.eth

Part of an Abstract Collection of Images depicting Darkness and Light. The Road to Nowhere (Everywhere) represents the nothing and everything of life. The Absolute. No in between no compromise.

Nature's Cotton Candy

stevebennett.eth

When I first learned about Alstrom Point, located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area of southern Utah, I knew I had to add it to my photo trek “must-visit” list. Alstrom Point, with an elevation of 4,685 feet, is highly regarded for its spectacular view of Lake Powell. In the spring of 2018, I experienced this remarkable vista firsthand as I stood near the edge, waiting for the sun to set and the full moon to rise. The majestic view evoked a sense of awe and timelessness. In my mind’s eye, I saw herds of long-neck sauropods that, according to the fossil record, roamed the area from the Early Jurassic to the Late Cretaceous Periods. Fast forward two hundred million years. While the moonrise was the main course, the delicate sunset forming before my eyes was a fabulous appetizer. I was glad that I took along my 20mm prime lens for the trip—it was perfect for capturing the expanse of land and the sweep of sky. Within minutes, the pink hues began to wane, but the sweet taste of nature’s “cotton candy” lingered as I readied my gear for the next course.

High Hopes

lorigrace.eth

“High Hopes” is the extraordinary companion image to my 1/1 shot “Hope and Fear” which was featured in a full-page shot in Cosmopolitan Magazine, 2022 Issue 3. Both images feature the word hope in their titles because of the persistence and dedication that was necessary to capture something so unique on a day when there was little hope of finding success. On this summer afternoon in Arizona, I intended to stay home seeing very few prospects of capturing anything of significance. But I pushed through my doubt and drove towards a dying storm near the community of Arivaca. I arrived too late for the main show but found out that the best was saved for last. This lightning "crawler" perfectly completes the balance and symmetry with the rainbow, while leading lines from the hills slowly draw the eye's attention to the bottom where a barrel cactus desperately awaits the rain showers. To top it off, this magical scene was complete thanks to a dreamy magenta-toned sky at sunset. This is a single shot and not a composite.

Soul of the Forest

brijessh.eth

At night, when all is still, The forest's sentinel Glides silently across the hill And perches in an old pine tree A friendly presence his! No harm can come From the night bird on the prowl. - by Ruskin Bond This image is of a Brown Fish Owl captured on an early winter morning in Gir forest, India. It is an enigmatic species among Owls with such mesmerising eyes. They are called Sentinels of the forest. When other diurnal animals in the forest are asleep or resting in the night, owls being nocturnal birds are awake and watching over the forest throughout the night. They can see clearly in the dark or in night and also have evolved a stealth flight which helps them to move about in the forest seeing everything and hardly being detected. Ecologically they contribute immensely to the food chain by feeding on small mammals or reptiles thus keeping their population in check in the environment.

Re-Fresh

pelingenc.eth

Nature has always fascinated me with its everchanging and transforming dynamics and how it always refreshes itself. Spring is the season we observe this in its most apparent and vivid form with bright colors, blossoms and green leaves, giving a fresh boost to our lives. I love to watch the rivers flow. I feel they resemble life. Sometimes the flow is intense and strong, reaching out to its destination in a fast and determined way. Sometimes we see waterfalls on the way, sometimes serene and calm currents. There are rocks of different sizes on the path, both above and below the surface. As the waters meet those rocks, the pace of the flow slows, waters swirl, but eventually finds itself a new path to flow, adjusting to the circumstances. That’s why this photo represents a celebration of life to me, a reminder of our unique capability to refresh and transform ourselves and find our own way to flow. And, I cherish every moment I breathe in this beautiful world we live in.

Golden Gap

winmagsino.eth

In 2018 I won an international photo contest that gave me an opportunity to shoot some of the most epic locations in the USA. The Golden gate Bridge, in San Francisco Bay, considered one of the most photographed bridges in the world was on my top list. My self-challenge then was to do a fresh take, which I did. This shot is to date, one of my most successful and popular - my first image featured in National Geographic as the Top shot and an Editor’s Spotlight in 2018, and, a favorite in my social media gallery. It also paved the way for new doors of opportunity in my photographic journey.