About the Photographer
Artistic Journey
Guy Coburn is a distinguished photographer whose fine art landscape and aerial imagery captures the striking interplay between natural geography and abstract expression. His work unveils the Earth's surface as a canvas of hidden patterns, textures, and forms, transforming the familiar into something extraordinary.
With a keen eye for composition and a masterful command of black and white photography, Coburn creates images that transform natural landscapes into contemplative works of art. His Kati Thanda series represents the culmination of years of technical expertise and artistic vision.
Technical Approach
Shot on medium format (Fujifilm GFX 100s) and full frame (Canon R5C) cameras, Coburn's photographs demonstrate exceptional technical quality and attention to detail. The high-resolution capture allows for large-scale printing without loss of clarity, making these images suitable for significant gallery display.
Coburn's masterful processing preserves detail in both highlight and shadow areas, creating images with remarkable tonal range and depth. The careful attention to composition demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of visual balance and aesthetic principles.
Technical Specifications
Shot in August 2024
Medium format and full frame digital cameras
High-resolution capture suitable for large-scale printing
Fine art archival printing available
Limited edition prints
Artistic Vision
Guy Coburn's aerial photographs of Kati Thanda transcend traditional landscape photography. By adopting an elevated perspective, Coburn reveals patterns and formations invisible from ground level, transforming geographical features into abstract compositions that challenge our perception of scale and form.
The monochromatic palette emphasizes texture, contrast, and form rather than color, creating a timeless quality that speaks to the ancient nature of this landscape. The photographs balance documentary precision with artistic interpretation, capturing both the physical reality of Kati Thanda and its ethereal, almost otherworldly essence.
"I'm drawn to the abstract qualities that emerge when viewing landscapes from above. The familiar becomes unfamiliar, allowing us to see the world with fresh eyes and appreciate the extraordinary beauty of natural patterns and formations."