Design Reviews featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.
A series about the beauty of sunsets, moonrises, and reflections. Due to the different light conditions during the day the same building can look different each time you look at it. During the retouching process, the buildings get isolated from their environment to bring out the uniqueness of the buildings and to be able to edit the sky. In some cases, they are also manipulated to give it a more surreal touch.
Continue readingTalking Peppers is a black and white art photograph from the series Nus Nous. The image shows peppers recorded in close-up, yet many viewers see human bodies or parts of them. When the print is rotated, the imagined forms disappear and other shapes may be seen instead. The photograph is taken with a large format optical bench camera and microscope optics at very small apertures, which gives a shallow depth of field. The negative is printed by hand on cotton-backed paper and toned with selenium for long durability.
Continue readingSatoro is a series of photographs of a small satellite, produced for RedPeak. The images were taken before the satellite was sent into orbit, in a field where digital renderings are common. White backgrounds show the intricate details of the design, while the framing gives a sense of weight and presence. The compositions range from close-ups of small parts to wide-angle views of the complete unit. Contrasts of light and shadow reveal the patterns on the reflective metal surfaces. The photographs were made over two days in Taipei for digital and print use.
Continue readingThis series features the very traditional and unique buildings of Porto, Portugal. It is one of the oldest European centers and its most famous for port wine. The historic houses are interpreted with a pastel dreamworld of dust and dawns, golden gutters and clouds are supporting the surreal but peaceful vibes. Porto's traditional buildings are perfect to create a surreal, pastel dreamworld with clouds.
Continue readingOne of the functions of the Bank of England is to print banknotes. The British Pound Sterling notes have different features that make them unique. The photography of the notes has been introduced as a part of a wider visual identity project, however, banknotes can be reproduced only following strict regulations. The photos, taken with a macro lens, depict security features, characters, and the beauty of their design. The images have been grouped into 3 categories: groups of notes, details, and abstract.
Continue readingSacred Trees II is a series of light painting photographs of ancient trees. Each image was taken after sunset or under moonlight, with exposures of five to twenty minutes. During each exposure the trees were painted with several flashlights fitted with colour gels. The finished works are presented as prints measuring 24 by 30 inches, with colours and forms arranged carefully within each frame. The series reflects an old Japanese belief that trees, rocks and water are resting places of gods, and it seeks to show the spiritual presence of nature.
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