honorable mention
Paul Lichte germany
title
Face of Earth
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entry description
The desert volcano craters have their origin in a volcanic shield which is located in the Mexican part of the Sonora Desert. These volcanoes have erupted for about 4 million years with the last eruption 11 thousand years ago. Moving sand dunes are reclaiming the desert volcanos over time. Thus, a small circle of desert sand is gathering inside of the craters which creates the illusion of pupils. The volcanic origin of these craters brought different kinds of minerals to the surface which is the reason for the color variety from unstained blacks to reds and purple hues. These pictures were taken from a light aircraft at about 2km altitude.about the photographer
My priority in landscape photography is the place itself, rather than the perfect light or conditions. I take places as nature presents them to me. Over time, aerial photography has become an important part of my work as the change in perspective can transform the most inconspicuous landscapes to abstract patterns that invite to guess what you are actually looking at. Most of my work is project based, so I am using whatever camera and medium fits best to the project. That means my aerial photography is produced mostly with digital full frame cameras while black and white film photography has become my preference for classical landscape photography.back to gallery