Edward Burtynsky: Photographer of the Industrial
Edward Burtynsky is a Canadian-photographer who tries to ‘capture the dilemma of modern existence’. These are from a series called Tailings, which is a canal carrying away the residue that’s left after the refinery of some material.
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gordon said | 25 May, 2011
The reds are so compelling especially in their fluid form.