White Sands National Park / New York City
Denali National Park / Chicago
Area 51, Nevada / San Francisco
Grand Canyon National Park / Seattle
Trona Pinnacles / Tokyo
Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah / Chicago
Juneau, Alaska / New York City
Waikiki / New York City
Death Valley National Park / London
Grand Canyon National Park / Chongqing
Arches National Park / Paris
Candy Cliffs, Utah / Hong Kong
Olympic National Park / Washington, D.C.
Yellowstone National Park / Chongqing
Monument Valley / New York City
Alstrom Point, Utah / San Francisco
Merging Worlds: City & Nature in Double Exposure
My latest series, Merging Worlds, is a collection of double exposures that combines the architectural splendor of cityscapes with the tranquil beauty of landscapes. I'm carefully selecting and overlaying two contrasting images, that when blended together, work together in harmony to showcase the interconnectedness between humanity and the natural world. Despite their apparent differences, cities and nature are inextricably linked, constantly influencing and shaping one another.
In this series, I seek to blur the line between reality and imagination by creating worlds that are both familiar and surreal. Beyond their visual allure, these merged worlds are meant to encourage reflection on our place in the world, our impact on the environment, and the delicate balance between modern civilization and the timeless beauty of nature.
All images © 2024 Navid Baraty