Erik Johansson

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Erik Johansson is not only a wonderful photographer but also a retoucher. He makes surreal images by colliding 2 or more photos. He was born in Sweden but is based in Berlin, Germany. Erik's goal is to not capture moments but capture ideas. Johansson puts a lot of effort into his work and says "Although one photo can consist hundreds of layers I always want it to look like it could have been captured."  He tries to make them as realistic as possible and sees each new project as a challenge.

I like this image because it shows a transformation. It almost reminds me of the yin and yang and what it symbolises.  It symbolises how there are extreme opposites that are interconnected with each other. From a harsh winter to a warm and welcoming spring.  And from a peaceful valley to civilization. 

This image caught my eye because it looks so realistic. It looks as if the man is trying to put things back where they belong as the boat flows out of the picture frame back into the ocean. The people in the ships and even the reflections on the water look realistic. In my opinion its a flawless image and the more I look at it I find more about it that I love.

This image is almost futuristic. The idea of an underwater house or living space is mind blowing. The way Johansson used the aqua blue colouring in photoshop makes everything more elegant.