Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2024 i Lens Magazine

In celebration of Avatar: The Way of Water and the global "Keep Our Oceans Amazing" campaign, James Cameron and Disney commissioned renowned underwater photographer Christy Lee Rogers to create a collection of photographs celebrating our oceans. The artworks – featuring the film’s stars Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, and Kate Winslet – will help protect ten of our ocean’s amazing animals and their habitats, connected to the beauty of Pandora, as 100% of net proceeds* from the art sales will go to The Nature Conservancy and help protect our oceans. In 2019, Jim initially had the idea of commissioning me to make a Muses series for his wife, Suzy, as her school is called Muses, and one of my main collections was all about the Muses. At that time, we discussed…

”THIS COLLECTION OF ARTWORKS DEALS WITH AN E.L.E. = EXTINCTION LEVEL EVENT. MY ART IS A WARNING OF THINGS TO COME. Based on the writings of Edgar Casey – the Kolbrin Bible - Nostradamus - the Mayan calendar- the letters of Fatima and the book of Revelation. It is based on the same inner vision as filmmaker Lars von Trier had when doing his last masterpiece, "Melancholia," or movies like "The Knowing and Armageddon." But we are not talking about movie scenarios; we are talking about what Will happen soon. My art predicts the end of life as we know it through a series of celestial events. Meteors hitting the earth, and with two new wars just erupting and the war in the South Asian sea over Taiwan just around…

WHILE IT IS SO EASY TO GET CAUGHT UP IN LIFE’S DRAMA AND DIFFICULTIES, IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.” ”When we walk around densely populated areas of the world, it’s easy to see only their sheer vastness: the architecture, the infrastructure, the commerce, the sensory onslaught, and the incessant supply of humanity. That staggering, impenetrable vastness is what makes these areas of the world both endlessly fascinating and incredibly infuriating, and it’s easy to get wrapped up in the blunt, visceral emotion that the hugeness of these cities evokes in us. It’s easy to forget that the dense forest is, in reality, a collection of trees—all of them breathing, growing, living, and dying, one beside the other. ”IT’S EASY TO FORGET THAT THE…

Piper Mackay is a highly acclaimed photographer who has made a name for herself in the world of photography. Piper’s awe-inspiring work has been recognized and appreciated by many and gained success worldwide, and has been published in prestigious publications such as Nature’s Best, National Geographic, National Geographic Explorer, Travel Africa, WWF calendars, birders, and numerous travel publications, including in past Lens Magazine issues dedicated to the Travel and Portrait themes. Her work is also represented in four out of five Remembering Wildlife books, a testament to her skill and talent. Her beautiful and meaningful photographs capture the essence of nature and wildlife. Piper’s photographs have been exhibited at several prestigious venues, including the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington, D.C., The Museum of History and Industry in Seattle, Washington,…

'And I Gave You Flowers' celebrates the colorful and transient beauty of flowers and other plants, inviting viewers to journey through an abstract kaleidoscope of botanical wonder where colors dance, and shapes intertwine, evoking emotions beyond words. Soft focus and ethereal lighting imbue each composition with an otherworldly glow, blurring the boundaries between reality and dreams. “AS I RECENTLY DEVELOPED A SEVERE OBSESSION WITH FLOWERS, I'VE PLACED THEM ALL OVER MY HOME TO BRING MORE COLOR INTO MY LIFE. SINCE I'VE BEEN SPENDING MOST OF MY TIME AT HOME THIS YEAR, IT WAS ONLY LOGICAL THAT FLOWERS BECAME THE SUBJECT OF MY NEXT PHOTO SERIES. The series 'And I Gave You Flowers,' distinguished by its vibrant palette compared to most of my other projects, emerged in early 2024 amidst a…

”THERE IS THIS RARE AND BEAUTIFUL FEELING OF BEING FULLY PRESENT IN THE MOMENT, LUCKY TO CAPTURE THE IMPOSSIBLE FLUIDITY OF LIFE’S ELEMENTS AND EMOTIONS. ”I am an independent street photographer currently living in Brooklyn, New York. To call myself an artist might be an overstatement, but my passion for photography is undeniable. There is this rare and beautiful feeling of being fully present in the moment, lucky to capture the impossible fluidity of life’s elements and emotions. I have been living in Brooklyn since 2008, and it was quite a long path to my present location and setup. With a Ph.D. in science and a background in both the academic and corporate worlds, I feel tremendous satisfaction from the process of creating – hopefully – Art, or at the…

In the realm of visual arts, the relationship between different mediums often gives birth to innovative and thought-provoking creations. The fusion of classical paintings with still-life photography stands as a testament to the enduring power of artistic inspiration across centuries. This captivating blend challenges the boundaries between art and photography and breathes new life into the world of still-life compositions. Stepping into the fascinating world where old paintings and contemporary still-life photography intertwine is like entering a portal that defies time itself. Combining these two art forms has become my creative playground, a space where I explore the connections between eras and challenge the conventional boundaries of photography. A DANCE OF OLD AND NEW As I strive to merge classical art with still-life photography, I organize a distinctive interplay of…

This series delves into the creative essence of eye-squinting moments to explore the intensity of light and form. The result is a series of instinctually framed photographs that focus on color, angle, line, and curve. In each photograph, I sought out the interplay of these elements to create graphic still-life compositions tinged with humanistic detail. "Sunsplashed" offers a glimpse into my perspective, inviting viewers to witness the intimate connection between eye, lens, and environment. Leland (Lee) Smith is a photo artist. In photographic circles, he is considered a "generalist." As such, his images encompass a wide range of subject matter—landscape, architecture, still Life, and abstract. He intuitively composes images based on subject, light, color, and style. He approaches his work with a subtle nod to pictorialism, a school of thought…