PHOTOGRAPHERS SHOWCASE: WORLD’S-EYE VIEW

VES Members are artists with an eye for composition, beauty and light and shadow, both within the field of visual effects and as fine artists. The World’s-Eye View celebrates the creative spirit that unites our community by sharing original photographs created by our members and showcasing their unique views and personal approaches to the art and craft of photography. A panel of VES members reviewed and selected these 20 photos to share with the world. One image at a time, we invite you to see the world through the eyes of our global community. The full gallery of photographs can be found at the VES Flickr page: http://bit.ly/47Atvl0

Silhouettes
Artist: Nitesh Nagda
VES Section: Bay Area
“In the middle of one of the world’s oldest rainforest in Khao Sok where the silhouettes tell the history.”

Solitary
Artist: Ajit Menon
VES Section: New York
“This is a lovely solitary tree against a massive dune at sunset in Sossusvlei, Namibia.”

Dream
Artist: Antelmo Villarreal
VES Section: Oregon
“I love surrealism and the unpredictability of underwater photography. In contrast to this industry where everything is scheduled and has a goal, sometimes I do explorational photography with only the intent to create.”

Broken Egg
Artist: Stephan Fleet
VES Section: Los Angeles
“This was challenge with the study of taking a photo of an egg. This one broke when boiled. I glue-mounted it and used smaller lights and crystals to create an abstract space-like environment. My goal was to take an egg as far away from being just an egg as possible. Because none of us are normal or just eggs.”

Zabriskie Point DVNP
Artist: Zsolt Krajcsik
VES Section: Los Angeles
“Wintertime in Death Valley National Park.”

The Gravity of Dreams
Artist: Stephane Pivron
VES Section: France
“At eight, I found a camera on a beach, igniting my passion for photography, which led to my career as a VFX supervisor. This passion shapes my VFX process, from planning to finalization, aiming for photographic authenticity. Unlike my controlled VFX work, my photography involves minimal editing, capturing raw, unfiltered moments. My images invite viewers to pause and see the ordinary anew.”

The Wait
Artist: Bastian Hopfgarten
VES Section: Germany
“During filming of All That Is Left of You, in the old town of Rhodes, actors waiting for the call to action.”

The Tree
Artist: Anthony Barcelo
VES Section: Oregon
“The famous multi-hued Japanese Maple taken at the Portland Japanese Garden mid-morning.”

Silent Figures Under Pont des Arts
Artist: Stephane Pivron
VES Section: France
“Stolen moment from a Joseph Kolinski perfume shoot, captured at night under the Pont des Arts in Paris, shot with a Sony A7R and a Sony 50mm F1.2GM.”

Claustral Canyon
Artist: Marty Blumen
VES Section: Australia
“A lone canyoneer stands poised on a mossy boulder, dwarfed by towering walls draped in ferns and mist. In the stillness of the canyon, the scale of the world reveals itself: wild, ancient and humbling.”

Ethereal Drift
Artist: Timothy Zhao
VES Section: Vancouver
“As a VFX artist, I am constantly drawn to the subtle power of light, rhythm and natural form. I use B+W to strip away distraction, inviting the viewer to pause, breathe, and witness the quiet beauty that often drifts unnoticed beneath the surface.”

Red-Eye Tree Frog
Artist: Zsolt Krajcsik
VES Section: Los Angeles
“A night photo in Costa Rica rainforest.”

Untitled
Artist: Alberto Loseno Ros
VES Section: Los Angeles
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ELREM
Artist: Chris Hönninger
VES Section: Germany
“Playing with mirrors.”

The Conversation
Artist: David Stern
VES Section: Los Angeles
“These two caught my eye between takes/setups a couple hours out of Budapest in a museum village. Hungarian is an interesting language and impossible to understand for an American, but fun to listen to.”

Aurora Borealis Over Lake MacDonald
Artist: Jason Patnode
VES Section: At-Large
“The northern lights broke out over Lake MacDonald in Glacier National Park in one of the most stunning displays I have seen. This panoramic pic is comprised of five separate images.”

Cloudscape
Artist: Jason Key
VES Section: Atlanta
“I’m fascinated with the ephemeral, transient nature and light interaction with these megastructures of water vapor.”

Los Angeles
Artist: Chris Schnitzer
VES Section: Los Angeles
“A dramatic and rarely seen view of the City of Angels.”

City of Colors
Artist: Sam Javanrouh
VES Section: Toronto
“I wanted to capture the vibrant colors of Toronto in the fall. This is a panoramic blend of nine photos taken in downtown Toronto, using a drone.”

Beach Home
Artist: Evan Pontoriero
VES Section: Bay Area
“Climbing down the Jenner escarpment to find a beachcomber’s home.”

VES would like to thank our jury members:
Chair: Jeffrey A. Okun, VES, Jurors: Adam Brewer, Rita Cahill, Toni Pace Carstensen, VES, Nicolas Casanova, Dao Champagne, Ian Dawson, Jason Dowdeswell, Tim Enstice, Urs Franzen, Brian Gaffney, Shiva Gupta, Dennis Hoffman, Robert House, Isaac Kerlow, David Legault, Suzanne Lezotte, Lance Lones, Josselin Mahot, Ray McMillan, VES, Chad Nixon, Christy Page, Jason Quintana, Erasmo Romero III, Daniel Rosen, Afonso Salcedo, Timothy Sassoon, Xristos Sfetsios, Russ Sueyoshi, Ahmed Turki, Sukhpal Singh Vasdev, Gautami Vegiraju, Robert van de Vries, Kate Xagoraris, Timothy Zhao.