Surreality

• Photographer
  Astrid Krehan
• Technical Info
  In-camera Multi-exposure (icm & Straight) + Wb Shifts, Canon Eos R5, 4.0-2.0s, F 32, Iso 50
• Photo Date
  2024

SURREALITY reflects the surreal feeling I experienced when entering the Dead Vlei valley in Namibia. The 900 year old dead trees, that have not decomposed due to the dry weather, situated on the white clay surface with the orange sand dunes and the strong blue sky in the background, provide a surreal atmosphere. To visualise and enhance this bizarre feeling, I combined camera movement and straight shots through in-camera multi-exposure while changing the white balance to achieve surreal colour effects and express this SURREALITY.

With a background in surface science, I am drawn to details, patterns, textures, forms and colours that surround us and influence our feelings. They are the basis of my inspiration and provide the frames to my works. Through the combination of various camera techniques, I transform these frames and their colours into abstracts that bring my visual imagination to life. Having lived in a variety of countries I have the strong desire to bridge the gap of cultural differences and raise awareness to the beauty of nature through my works.