David Maisel's "Lake Project" series is so otherworldly, the images might have been shot on another planet. But these surreal aerial shots are from outside Los Angeles - the result of years of diverting water to the ever-growing west coast city, "generating a thriving agricultural industry and an environmental disaster in the process". In these images beauty combines with destruction with interresting results.
Read moreJosef Schulz: Reality within Unreality
Josef Schulz's images may sometimes have a computer game screen-like quality to them, but they combine real, photographic elements with into surreal scenes that at once can feel familiar, and slightly disturbing in their "perfected" state.
Read moreDavid Maisel: Sublime Apocalypse
From the "Terminal Mirage" series
David Maisel's series of photographs on mining recall the minimalism of Rothko, with subtle details sure to entrance you.
Read moreTim Flach: Extraordinary Animals
Tim Flach's animal photography astounds me with it's graphic compositions and wonderful detail. Being able to examine each hair on an animal, or each wrinkle of their skin, provides an up-close experience that few people ever get an opportunity to have. It reminds us of the wonder each animal is, and the connection we share with them, and in turn, to the divine.
Read moreCamille Seaman: The Witness of a Storm-Chaser
Camille Seaman: " . . .The storms we were chasing were Supercells, capable of producing grapefruit sized hail, and spectacular tornadoes; they were 50 miles wide and reached as high as 65,000 ft. into the atmosphere. These clouds were so large that they had the capability of blocking all daylight, making it very dark and ominous standing under them."
Read moreNicholas Alan Cope: The Fine Art of Photography
Few photographers are as inspiring or original as Nicholas Alan Cope. Whether he is photographing the way that liquids dissolve into one another at close range, or exploring urban landscapes, his work is certain to excite.
Read moreBruno Dayan: Small Rooms, Sexy Women.
Bruno Dayan's blatantly sensual photography will wrap you up in a world of fantasy that you won't want to leave.
Read moreBenjamin Bouchet: Still Life Extraordinaire
Benjamin Bouchet's inventive still life images show a delightful urban flair and savvy.
Read moreJean-François Lepage: A Fresh Edge
Jean-François Lepage is one of those rare artists who has created a body of photography that feels different from anyone else, which makes him stand out among his peers.
Read moreMark Laita: Year of the Snake
"The sensual attractiveness of snakes, which coexists with their threatening, unpredictable and mysterious nature is truly unique. This dichotomy, in which their beauty seems to be heightened by their danger, and vice-versa, is what I find so fascinating. Add to these contradictions the rich symbolism of serpents and you have a wonderfully compelling subject."
Read moreUnderwater with Bruno Dayan
The otherworldly quality of Bruno Dayan's water imagery will draw you into a sensual world that will entice your imagination.
Read moreAndrew Zuckerman: Bird
I am utterly mesmerized by Andrew Zuckerman's images for his book, "Bird". Perhaps it's because I can stare at these creatures so closely, and in such marvelous detail, that makes me enjoy the experience in a way I never could in real life. The color combinations in their feathers, the amazing textures, and sometimes the odd humanity I see in their eyes, all combine to fill me with wonder - and I hope you feel the same way, too.
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