Sunday Cinema: The Art of Human Dominated Landscapes

By voltagegate on May 13, 2007.

Found this on TED the other day. Edward Burtynsky presents some staggering images, especially of China's growing industry.

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Edward Burtynsky: TED Prize wish: Share the story of Earth's manufactured landscapes

Accepting his 2005 TED Prize, photographer Edward Burtynsky makes a wish: that his images -- stunning landscapes that document humanity's impact on the world -- help persuade millions to join a global conversation on sustainability.

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A slow June at the Fair (see here for an explanation), but I'm popping in to share what constitutes a different sort of landscape image(s) below. Here's the first:

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