I have to be honest. Typically I’m not a big fan of double exposures. They tend to be a bit of a novelty, a cheap trick used by photographers who’s single exposures lack interest. They’re fun, they’re unpredictable, and I’m not knocking anybody who gets a kick out of shooting them. As a matter of personal taste however, I find that the vast majority are fairly boring upon closer inspection, and any artistic merit they achieve is merely a matter of chance.
Not so with this gorgeous series by Ryan Furbush. His double exposures are the antithesis of novelty. These are exquisitely executed studies in the art of double exposure. The method he’s applied in the following pictures, overlapping portraits with nature, creates images of extraordinary depth. The two images support and enhance each other, creating a work of holistic beauty. I’ve snagged a few of my favorites from his Flickr stream to share with you here. Enjoy.
Trude
/ June 8, 2011Wow those are gorgeous! People and their surroundings, what a cool way to show that theme. Love.
SillySimple
/ June 8, 2011They look like ghosts! Looks really great.
Meagan
/ June 11, 2011These are INCREDIBLE!!
kindsey
/ June 12, 2011wow. they are beautiful!
Skeptic
/ June 19, 2011Hey guys, do you think this guy is legit? I mean some of those shots seem too perfectly aligned. And there are no light leaks or bleeds on any of the shots. I mean don’t get me wrong I think they look dope, I just find it hard to believe these are true 2x exposures. I smell photoshop.
EliasCarlson
/ June 19, 2011Skeptic,
I really don’t know, he doesn’t specify in his Flickr tags. They very well may be Photoshopped, but frankly, I can get behind this kind of PS skill
Lindsay C
/ July 5, 2011These are soooo cool!
I love you blog! Found it via Skunkboy Creatures!
Lindsay C
/ July 5, 2011Wait! I lied I found it via Moorea Seal! Sorry! haha.
