There has always been something haunting to me about farmland in the off-seasons, when everything is yellow and wilted, or when snow sits quietly in the trenches that are usually full of blooming crops. Cows move minimally through faded landscapes, and the entire thing has an air of melancholy and stillness to it. Capturing this feeling is not easy, unless perhaps you’re photographer Cole Rise. He’s our featured Emerging Talent this week. He shoots with medium format cameras, digital cameras with detached backwards lenses, and spends hours lying in wait in the grass for the perfect shot. Simple, beautiful. Click through the image tabs above to see more examples of his work.
Wow, stunning shots! Or actually, they’re more than just shots, this is true art based on photography. Very ambient images and very creative. Love this work. Thanks for sharing Chase!
Keep up the good work Cole!
Wow. I’ve been following Cole on flickr for years now, so great to see him getting this recognition. He is the real deal, an inspiring talent. Thank you!
Cole Rise also does some awesome iPhone stuff on Instagram.
this is ART ! thanks for sharing such amazing work
Wow. These are incredible!