Edward Burtynsky: Water

The global photo series explores human interaction with the molecule of life from multiple perspectives

The importance of water in our lives and the development of civilization cannot be overstated. In his new series “Water,” prolific large-format photographer Edward Burtynsky explores the ways in which industry and people shape it in the natural environment. The Canadian artist is known for capturing human interaction with the environment—from his series on the impact of quarries on landscapes, to the effect of rapid …

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Micro Four Thirds camera packs DLSR image quality in a rugged compact body

Building off the same mirrorless Micro Four Thirds base that made the PEN series so popular, the new compact Olympus OM-D E-M1 takes aim at the DLSR-loyal photographer. Released today, 10 September, as the second camera in the OM-D series and the brand’s new flagship camera, the E-M1 succeeds the E-5 DSLR and claims to produce the highest quality images of any Olympus camera to …

Conventional Wisdom: Fetish Con

Photographer Arthur Drooker shares an inside look at S&M in his series on convention attendees

Where photographer Arthur Drooker has gone, we’ve followed. We were in awe of the openly eccentric and colorful BronyCon, but his latest venture into the world of convention attendees delivers an entirely different wow factor. This next stop—en route to a photo book titled “Conventional Wisdom“—takes the deeply personal and ties it down, smack dab in the spotlight. Welcome to Fetish Con, a place for …