Edward Burtynsky is a Canadian photographer who specializes in landscape photos. He has created a project of images depicting humanity's impact on the world, with the hopes that his photos will help persuade millions of people to become more sustainable.
I have chosen the above photo because I like how it looks, and for some reason it stood out to me. Upon further examination, I realized that it's actually a really ugly scene. It shows how people are going to far with urbanization, and it is affecting our planet in many ways, including pollution.
These images make me think about what we can do to try and solve our worldwide pullution problem. If we all just incorporated little everyday changes into our lifestyle, it could help in the long run. People can stop buying bottled water, or try car pooling. For me, I want to stop buying items that contain palm oil; the worlds rainforests are being clearcut and replaced with factories, destroying the ecosystems and lives of the organisms living there.
I appreciate the fact that Burtynsky has taken the task of trying to convey this message to everyone who views his photos. His photos are visually appealing, yet shocking in so many ways.
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