Christian L'Octopien

alfiusdebux:

Anaïs Nin. Under a Glass Bell. Line engravings on copper by Ian Hugo

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insipit:

John Martin (1789–1854, England)

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John Martin was an English Romantic painter and one of the most popular artists of his day. He was celebrated for his typically vast and melodramatic paintings of religious subjects and fantastic compositions, populated with minute figures placed in imposing landscapes. His dramatic and subjective style of composition was in stark contrast to the emerging schools of naturalism and realism, which led his work to fall out of critical favour soon after his death, however a revival in interest has occured towards the end of the 20th century, and now his major works are popular pieces of many museum’s collections.

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landscape-photo-graphy:

Dry Terrain of the American West Captured in a Brief Moment of Color by Guy Tal

The Badlands region in the America West is known for its arid and unforgiving vegetation. The harsh environment is lifeless, but every so often it sprouts a delicate beauty of wildflowers. Photographer Guy Tal was there to capture this rare sight. He says:  “On rare years wildflowers burst into a stunning display of color, transforming the desert into a veritable garden for just few precious days.”

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bobbycaputo:

Psychedelic Flowers in the Death Valley Desert Photographed by Maciek Jasik

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bobbycaputo:

Interview With Photographer Brock Elbank Who is Behind The #Freckles Photo Series