Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2025 i Lens Magazine

THE FIRST LINE WITH 13 STATIONS OPENED IN DECEMBER 2024 IN THESSALONIKI. EXCAVATIONS HAD TO GO AS DEEP AS 25 METERS BELOW GROUND, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL SUB-LEVELS TO REACH THE PLATFORMS. Colorful variations on a theme emerge in all the sub-levels of metro stations, as the engineering of such transportation architecture creates repetitive shapes and patterns. Utility, safety, and mechanical necessities are visible and integrated into the design. Playful, energetic, and vibrant colors decorate these subterranean public spaces, which commuters usually experience in a fast-paced transit mode. Six stations were opened in Athens between 2020 and 2022, extending the Blue Line from the airport to the Piraeus harbor. Excavations during construction revealed ancient parts of Piraeus. The Ephorate of Antiquities meticulously preserved, restored, and cataloged them, and at Theatro Stations, the…

THROUGH MY WORK, I AIM TO PROVOKE THOUGHT AND INSPIRE CHANGE, ENCOURAGING VIEWERS TO REFLECT ON THEIR PERCEPTIONS OF IDENTITY AND THE SOCIETAL STRUCTURES THAT SHAPE THEM. I AM DEDICATED TO USING MY ART AS A MEDIUM FOR FEMINIST DISCOURSE AND HOPE THAT MY PHOTOGRAPHS RESONATE WITH AND EMPOWER THOSE WHO VIEW THEM.-ELISA MILLER I am excited to announce the release of my new series, "On the Road," which was shot at the end of 2024. On the Road is a photographic series born out of deeply personal experiences and reflections on the cycle of domestic violence—both witnessed and lived. As a child, I saw the impact of this cruelty up close and vowed never to find myself in such situations. But, as I grew older, I realized that breaking…

Australia’s beaches are renowned for their stunning stretches of golden sand and shimmering blue waters, but if you take a moment to look closer, you'll discover a rich tapestry of life and detail beneath your feet. The intricate patterns of shells, the gentle lapping of waves against the shore, and the vibrant colors of the tide pools all invite you to appreciate the hidden wonders of these coastal havens. Each step on the warm sand reveals a world teeming with tiny creatures and the remnants of ocean life, reminding us that the beauty of these beaches extends far beyond their breathtaking vistas. "I often shoot 'large' landscapes: for example, I recently completed my PhD on the landscape of Iceland and the relationship of Icelandic identity to its epic, saga-layered setting.…

IT QUICKLY SPREAD DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE SEVERE DROUGHT WE WERE HAVING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – IT WAS THE DRIEST NINE-MONTH PERIOD ON RECORD - AND WIND GUSTS UP TO 80 MILES PER HOUR. On January 7, 2025, Los Angeles, the City of Angels, turned into the City of Hell. That day, I woke up to hurricane-force wind gusts, something we seldom experience in Southern California. They continued to be so strong that I walked over to the window with my laptop during my noontime online Japanese lesson to show my Tokyo-based sensei they were bending the trees in the backyard. Something unusual was in the air, literally. These Santa Ana winds – on occasion called devil winds - drive most wildfires in Southern California. What became known…

OPERATING FROM STUDIOS THROUGHOUT LONDON, CAT BROWN CREATES VISUALLY CAPTIVATING IMAGES THAT BURST WITH LIFE AND VIBRANCY. HER EXCEPTIONAL WORK HAS GARNERED NUMEROUS INTERNATIONAL AWARDS AND FEATURED IN PROMINENT EDITORIAL PUBLICATIONS. CAT’S DISTINCTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE IS MARKED BY ITS BOLD COLOR PALETTES, ENERGETIC COMPOSITIONS, AND A STRONG SENSE OF EMPOWERMENT. SHE SPECIALIZES IN HELPING BRANDS AND INDIVIDUALS NARRATE THEIR UNIQUE STORIES THROUGH STUNNING VISUALS, SKILLFULLY INTERTWINING POWERFUL STORYTELLING WITH EVOCATIVE IMAGERY THAT RESONATES DEEPLY WITH VIEWERS. HER ARTISTIC VISION SETS TRENDS WITHIN THE FASHION INDUSTRY AND EXTENDS ITS INSPIRATIONAL REACH BEYOND, INFLUENCING A WIDER AUDIENCE WITH HER DYNAMIC APPROACH TO PHOTOGRAPHY. Based in London, Cat is a dynamic photographer with a unique perspective shaped by an extensive background in the fashion industry. Having initially stepped into the fashion world as a…

XAVIER PONCE, A RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER FROM QUITO, ECUADOR, HAS CAPTIVATED AUDIENCES WITH HIS STRIKING BLACK-AND-WHITE URBAN PHOTOGRAPHY, HAVING CARVED A NICHE WITH HIS EVOCATIVE CAPTURES OF URBAN STREETS, ARCHITECTURAL MARVELS, AND DISTANT TRAVEL DESTINATIONS. KNOWN FOR HIS HIGH-CONTRAST MONOCHROMATIC COMPOSITIONS, XAVIER LABELED HIMSELF AS BEING "SELECTIVELY COLORBLIND. YET, DESPITE HIS SUCCESS IN THE MONOCHROME REALM, IN THIS ARTICLE, AND WELL SUITED TO THIS EDITION OF LENS MAGAZINE, HE EMBRACES THE VIBRANT WORLD OF COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY. Xavier’s journey from black and white to color is not just a shift in palette but another side of his artistic expression. His exploration into color photography is both a personal challenge and an opportunity to expand his creative horizons. The decision to delve into color is a testament to his commitment to growth and…

La Semana Santa (Holy Week) is the Catholic commemoration of the Passion of Christ. In Guatemala, where Spanish missionaries introduced this festival during colonial times and subsequently, Christian customs and those of the Maya influenced each other, it is the most important celebration in the entire church year. The former capital Antigua, surrounded by three volcanoes, some of which are still active, with its Baroque-influenced architecture, provides a perfect backdrop for this spectacular celebration, which was only added to the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List in 2022. In the days before the celebrations, residents begin to decorate their houses along the procession routes and to start preparations for the "alfombras". These are gorgeous largescale carpets of flowers, fruits, pine needles, and sawdust of different colors that are lovingly laid out on…

"CONTINUE TO CHALLENGE YOUR CREATIVE LIMITS BY EXPLORING NEW APPROACHES AND EXPERIMENTING WITH DIFFERENT ELEMENTS. DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF LIGHTING, PLAY WITH VARIOUS ANGLES, SHIFT YOUR PERSPECTIVES, AND TRY OUT DIVERSE LENSES. EMBRACE THE OPPORTUNITY TO INNOVATE AND DISCOVER UNIQUE WAYS TO CAPTURE YOUR VISION. THIS JOURNEY OF EXPLORATION CAN LEAD TO EXTRAORDINARY BREAKTHROUGHS IN YOUR ARTISTRY."- RICHARD REINSDORF. SPECIAL ADVICE FOR YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS. 2025 "THE BEAUTY OF PHOTOGRAPHY LIES IN ITS VARIETY, AND I CHERISH EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO TELL A STORY THROUGH MY LENS." We are incredibly excited to present a special interview with Richard Reinsdorf, an internationally acclaimed photographer known for his expertise in several fields, including advertising, beauty, lifestyle, and documentary photography. This interview will delve into his journey as a photographer, and we are eager…

"Through my lens, I aim to capture the untamed spirit of the Siamese fighting fish, whose vibrant colors reflect the intensity of life. Their mesmerizing underwater movements are translated into hyper-realistic photographs, with each image carefully choreographed like a scene from a dance performance. Imagine them, adorned with flowing, imagined garments, as they perform on a dark dance floor, their bodies creating a symphony of motion and color. "With thirty years of experience in fine art photography, shaped by global exhibitions, I have developed a unique approach. I strive to capture the raw energy of the natural world and transform it into art that resonates with both the heart and the eye. My future endeavors focus on expanding my work’s reach and sharing its beauty with a broader audience.- Heiko…

IN THE WORDS OF RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER ART WOLFE, "I SHOOT WITHOUT PREJUDICE." IF I HAVE A CAMERA IN MY HANDS, I WILL SEE SOMETHING WORTH CAPTURING WHEREVER I AM. THOUGH I HAVE BEEN AN ANIMATOR AND STILL GRAPHIC ARTIST FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS, THE CAMER A GIVES ME HEIGHTENED VISUAL ACUITY IN REAL-TIME AND INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR SEEING SUBJECTS THAT I MIGHT OTHERWISE MISS. My photography is grounded in traditional processing methods that are typically accessible on most desktop computers, avoiding any specialized techniques. Recently, however, I've ventured into the realm of artificial intelligence to creatively "reimagine" my photographic works, and I'm truly excited by the possibilities it offers for enhancing my art. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have traveled alongside my wife to a multitude of breathtaking…