Fine Art: Landscapes (PROFESSIONAL) - HONORABLE MENTION
A Desert in Transition

Photo © Anthony Lamb
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The series 'A Desert in Transition' is a collection of images taken only 20 minutes inland from the city of Dubai. Will this pristine desert landscape still be here in 10-15 years? I wanted to document the serene beauty that's still left on the doorstep of an ultra modern, evolving global hub, which may struggle to survive the onslaught of human expansion. Capturing these beautiful dunes in different weather types corresponded to the documentation of how the aesthetic of the desert would change - wind, rain, cloud cover, direct sunlight, storms, they all contribute to a different photographic end result. The series name, not just reflects this constant change of appearance of the dunes, but the potential future disappearance of these majestic land-forms. The rule of thirds and the square format was implemented as a form of mean across all images.
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The series 'A Desert in Transition' is a collection of images taken only 20 minutes inland from the city of Dubai. Will this pristine desert landscape still be here in 10-15 years? I wanted to document the serene beauty that's still left on the doorstep of an ultra modern, evolving global hub, which may struggle to survive the onslaught of human expansion. Capturing these beautiful dunes in different weather types corresponded to the documentation of how the aesthetic of the desert would change - wind, rain, cloud cover, direct sunlight, storms, they all contribute to a different photographic end result. The series name, not just reflects this constant change of appearance of the dunes, but the potential future disappearance of these majestic land-forms. The rule of thirds and the square format was implemented as a form of mean across all images.
About author:
I've always liked clean design, minimal modern art, simple compositions in landscape paintings, symmetry and balance. It always made sense to me that when composing a photograph, the image should be simplistic and uncluttered. This minimal style reflects a calm sense of mood which is my overall intention. I've always been more interested in shooting less recognisable locations as it adds more intrigue to the photograph, I'm also drawn to water, so you will see this appearing in much of my work. Beaches, lakes, oceans; they all hold photographic opportunities due to the changing reflective light, the movement and mood that water can produce with long exposures and the right conditions. I’ve visited places across the world such as Australia, USA, South Africa, UK, France, India, Italy, Greece, Jordan and Dubai where I currently reside. Each of these locations has influenced the evolution of my photographic style.BACK TO GALLERY