Photography Desk

The Haunting Industrial Landscapes of Edward Burtynsky

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From the Photography Desk

Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky's photos pop up in my feed from time to time and I always think they're from sets of dystopian sci-fi films, only to discover that nope, it's just the world we live in right now. :(

That said, they're great reference for locations in my comics. Faire feu de tout bois, right?

Check out a heap of photos on his website here: LINK​

(Though I think his photos are truly meant to be seen as large format prints in person in a gallery; which I hope to be able to do some day!)

-'Jake

Vibrant Shibuya Sunset

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From the Photography Desk

These sunset photos by London born, Tokyo based photographer Anocam stopped me in my tracks. The palette, composition, and mood are all right where I want to be with my Skull Chaser comics. Adding these to my environment design inspiration folder.

Check out his portfolio here: LINK

I particularly like his Cinema Sets: LINK

Also, Instagram: LINK

The Faroe Islands

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From the Photography Desk in cooperation with the Exploration Unit

This place is amazing. The Faroe Islands is a rocky and rugged archipelago in the North Atlantic. The 18 volcanic islands are an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. I would love to visit this place with a sketchbook.

Hamburg-based photographer, David Altrath photographed this incredible landscape in 2019. Looks like the perfect spot to hide out for a summer and just center yourself. Do some fishing, mow the roof...you know, Faroe stuff.

You can see the rest of the photos here: LINK​

And more of Altrath's fabulous work here: LINK​

And his Instagram: LINK​

-Jake

Becorn Photography

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From the Office of Small Things

Bird is a former LEGO designer turned pro photographer of miniature fantasy scenes. He crafts these sturdy little acorn folk in inquisitive and adventurous poses then waits for birds and other animals to interact with them to snap the perfect shot. The result is a peek into a fantasy world that exists right under noses.

Bird calls these guys Becorns. This would pair well with a viewing of Epic by BlueSky Studios, though I like the peaceful world of these little Becorn characters better.

Website: LINK​

Print shop: LINK​

Instagram: LINK

-Jake

The Jianqing Huaigu Trail

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From the Photography Desk in cooperation with the Office of Environment Design

"THE MOST BEAUTIFUL 28 PATHS IN THE WORLD."

That is according to photographer Masuki Rina who visited the Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area in Taiwan. Seeing it through her eyes is a special treat, however I think there's just an inherent beauty here that must be seen in person. Putting this on my list of places to visit someday.

If you're needing reference for an enchanted forest or lush alien planet or a hideout location, you can do worse than this place. I'm content just looking at these and imagining myself getting lost in there and not minding it one bit.

Tons more photos here: LINK​

(Found via Colossal)

-Jake

Check out this Spanish Apartment Complex

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From the Architecture Desk in cooperation with the Photography Desk

​La Muralla Roja is a post modern apartment complex in Spain deigned by Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill. I could take or leave most of his work, but La Muralla Roja looks incredible.

Even more so through the eyes of a skilled photographer. Ludwig Favre took these photos and treated them with a little color magic in Photoshop making this place feel otherworldly.

You can see more photos of this place here: LINK​

And the rest of Favre's work is remarkable. Check it out here: LINK​

-Jake

Carl Størmer's Spy Camera Street Photography, Circa 1893

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From the Department of Interestingness, in association with the Photography Desk in the Department of Creative Bank Accounting

In 1893 a mathematics student, 19 year old Carl Størmer, had a crush on a girl. Being the shy creeper that he was purchased a spy camera so he could get a photo of her without her consent.

He got that photo of her, but surprisingly the relationship never developed further than that. However, young Carl kept on taking candid photos of people on the streets of Oslo, and personally I'm grateful for these human snapshots.

Most photos from this time period are stuffy and posed making that time period seem distant and unrelatable. Størmer's photos peel back the formality and show us that these folks weren't so different from us. This kind of stuff is the closte to backwards time traveling I'll ever get, so I just bask in it from time to time.