New Carved Book Landscapes by Guy Laramee

Artist Guy Laramee (previously) has recently completed a number of new sculptural works where he transforms thick tomes into incredible topographical features including mountains, caves, volcanoes, and even water. Many of the works are part of a new project titled Guan Yin, a series of work dedicated to the forces that enable individuals to endure grief and pain, or in his words “the mysterious forces thanks to which we can traverse ordeals.” If you happen to be near Quebec, a number of Laramee’s works are currently on view at Expression gallery in Saint-Hyacinthe through August 12.
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The cartoons of Abner Dean

"Abner Dean (1910 – 1982), born Abner Epstein, was an American cartoonist who was the nephew of sculptor Jacob Epstein. In allegorical or surrealist situations, Dean often depicted extremes of human behavior amid grim, decaying urban settings or barren landscapes. His artwork prompted Clifton Fadiman to comment, 'His pictures are trick mirrors in which we catch sight of those absurd fragments of ourselves that we never see in the smooth glass of habit.'"

What Things Do, Jordan Crane's wonderful online comics site, has large reproductions from Abner Dean's brilliant 1947 book, What Am I Doing Here? Via: Boingboing

Apocalyptic art-photography from Stefano Bonazzi

Stefano Bonazzi's "Last Day on Earth" series of photographs are stellar apocalyptic dreams of stark landscapes and weirdly armored figures.

The last day on earth (Via: JWZ, Via: Boingboing)

Michael Kenna Photography

Michael Kenna’s photography focuses on unusual landscapes with ethereal light which is achieved by photographing at dawn or at night with exposures of up to 10 hours. His work has been shown in galleries and museum exhibitions around the world and are included in the collections of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, the Patrimoine photographique in Paris, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

More of Michael Kenna photography with 18 more pics. LINK

Hi-Def Pics - Gorgeous Landscapes

I wonder how long it takes for UK photographer Simon Butterworth to set up and capture these amazing shots. I like how each photo has its own unique, magnificent color scheme. Doesn't it make you want to spend more time in nature? LINK

Scenic Landscape Video

Just some nice random scenic landscape pics. The music is 'Paul Mounsey - North'. LINK: Youtube

In a Far and Distant Land...

With a heightened sense of drama and foreshadowing, Turkish photographer Serhat Taykutgül takes us on a far and distant journey in these photographs. The bold landscapes he captures almost seem to tell a story of grave danger that is looming and about to arrive. In some of these shots, he even places a beautiful woman right in the middle of the chaos, making us question her fate. LINK

Photos by Yann Arthus Bertrand

Yann Arthus-Bertrand was born on March 13, 1946 in Paris and is a photographer, journalist, reporter, businessman and environmentalist.

In 1994, under the sponsorship of UNESCO, Yann Arthus Bertrand undertook a substantive work on the state of the planet by offering to take photos of the most beautiful landscapes in the world seen from an helicopter. The project, called "Earth from heaven", with the credo: "Witnessing the beauty of the world and try to protect the Earth" this will give birth to the book Terre vue du Ciel which sold more than 3 million in 24 languages.

On 1 July 2005, Yann Arthus Bertrand founded the International Association of ecologist, "GoodPlanet" and implements "Action Carbone", a program to reduce the greenhouse gases generated by its own aerial photographs. This action supports projects on renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation.

Go to LINK to see Gallery.

Landscapes 2.0

Some gorgeous Landscapes. LINK

Marius Sabo Photography

Marius Sabo Photography

Beautiful landscapes!

"Cathedral Cove" New Zealand

Diana Adams was born in Canterbury in 1969. She originally worked as a landscape architect but now paints full time from her studio in Governor’s Bay. Diana's characteristically bold, clear oil paintings are wonderful contemporary depictions of the bones of landforms and New Zealand’s distinctive tree shapes. Diana says about her work "I am passionate about the New Zealand landscape and landforms. In my paintings I attempt to capture the ethereal qualities of the landscape by reducing the subject to its essential elements."
Some very awesome paintings, hope you take a look. via: prints.co