A mine in Australia.
From time to time, I find images that tear at my soul in their depiction of the devastating effects of our industrialized civilization on the earth. These scars on the surface are only a hint at the destruction that flows from their epicenters. From the displacement of wildlife to the poisoning of groundwater, our consumer lifestyles have a dramatic impact on the planet. See my other posts about mining and its impacts:
Amazing Aerials by Alexander Heilner and
Strip Mining Conundrum.
Salt ponds in Australia.
Check out these images by
Edward Burtynsky.
Nicholas Metivier Gallery describes his work here: “Edward Burtynsky’s large-scale colour photographs reveal the many facets of nature as it is transformed through human industry. Exquisitely detailed and exactingly rendered, his images strike an intricate balance between a somber reportage and a powerfully seductive aesthetic.”
Nickel Tailings in Canada.
A rock quarry in Vermont.
An oilfield in California.
A mine in Australia.
Salt ponds in Australia.
Nickel Tailings in Canada.
A rock quarry in Vermont.
An oilfield in California.