Friday, April 25, 2008

Photo Essay: Examining X-Ray

(may need to scroll over to the right to see the entire image) -------In his new book, photographer Nick Veasey creates inside-out images of the everyday and the bizarre. Using a lead-lined studio he shoots his subjects, then composes and embellishes the images on a computer.
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Parent and child take a stroll.



Take My Hand
Parent and child (and teddy bear) take a stroll.

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A teddy and an MP3 player.



Toys and Tunes
A teddy and an MP3 player.

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The beautiful pattern of the wiry veins of this bunch of grapes.



Food for Thought
The wiry veins of this bunch of grapes form a unique pattern.

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An illustration of how a woman's shoe contorts the bones of the foot and ankle, and throws the weight onto the big toe joint. The man's boot leaves the foot in a natural position.



Made for Walking
This image illustrates how a woman's shoe (left) contorts the bones of the foot and ankle and throws the weight onto the big toe joint, while a man's boot leaves the foot in a natural position.

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A Boeing 777 jet being serviced in a hangar at Logan Airport, Boston.



Take Flight
A Boeing 777 jet is serviced in a hangar at Logan Airport, Boston.

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Image of a man inspired by Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.



Survival of the Fittest

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These two fruit bats take on an even creepier appearance under x-ray.



Creature of the Night

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People sitting on a bus.



Hold (Very) Tight Please

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The Nautilus shell has inspired many designers over the years with its simple yet beautiful form.



Natural Beauty

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Over 100 separate x-rays make up this picture of an office scene.



Office Life
Over 100 separate x-rays make up this picture.

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A suit on a hanger.



Suits You, Sir

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The tubular nature of the construction of this brass cornet gives subtle changes of tonal variation.



Around the Horn

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This football player, complete with protection, is about to receive treatment on the physiotherapist's bench.



Out of the Game
This football player, complete with protection, is about to receive treatment

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Man with empty bottle of alcohol.



One for the Road?
Our man's had quite enough for the evening.

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The photographer, Nick Veasey at work, in full protective gear with night-vision goggles.



Watch the Birdie

The photographer at work, in full protective gear with night-vision goggles.

Taken from X-Ray by Nick Veasey, published by Goodman (an imprint of Carlton Books) from April 7th.
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