Edward Burtynsky

is a Canadian photographer that takes pictures of manufactured landscapes. Sometimes brilliant colour, breathtaking views, or stunning scenes.

"Nature transformed through industry is a predominate theme in my work. I set course to intersect with a contemporary view of the great ages of man; from stone, to minerals, oil, transportation, silicon, and so on."

"We are drawn by desire - a chance at good living, yet we are consciously or unconsciously aware that the world is suffering for our success. Our dependence on nature to provide the materials for our consumption and our concern for the health of our planet sets us into an uneasy contradiction. For me, these images function as reflecting pools of our times."

Edward Burtynsky

Manufactured Landscapes The book at EPL