Kalahari Crossing. Botswana by Zack Seckler
09/02/2014.
Robin Rice Gallery. Photography Exhibition.[NYC] USA
metalocus, JOSÉ JUAN BARBA
metalocus, JOSÉ JUAN BARBA
Botswana may be one of the world’s most sparsely populated countries, but it’s also blessed with wildlife-rich landscapes. The Robin Rice Gallery in New York presents "Botswana" exhibition by American art photographer Zack Seckler.
Kalahari Crossing, 2009 pigment print. Botswana by Zack Seckler. Robin Rice Gallery.
Botswana Bath, 2009 pigment print. Botswana by Zack Seckler. Robin Rice Gallery.
Earth Water Fade, 2009 pigment print. Botswana by Zack Seckler. Robin Rice Gallery.
Lone Bull, 2009 pigment print. Botswana by Zack Seckler. Robin Rice Gallery.
Tswana at Dawn, 2009 pigment print. Botswana by Zack Seckler. Robin Rice Gallery.
Tswana Herd, 2009 pigment print. Botswana by Zack Seckler. Robin Rice Gallery.
Tracks and Water, 2009 pigment print. Botswana by Zack Seckler. Robin Rice Gallery.
Human Trace, 2009 pigment print. Botswana by Zack Seckler. Robin Rice Gallery.
Wanderlust, 2009 pigment print. Botswana by Zack Seckler. Robin Rice Gallery.
Intersection, 2009 pigment print. Botswana by Zack Seckler. Robin Rice Gallery.
Okavango Swirl, 2010 pigment print. Botswana by Zack Seckler. Robin Rice Gallery.
Okavango Swirl, 2010 pigment print. Botswana by Zack Seckler. Robin Rice Gallery.
Okavango Swirl, 2010 pigment print. Botswana by Zack Seckler. Robin Rice Gallery.
Okavango Swirl, 2010 pigment print. Botswana by Zack Seckler. Robin Rice Gallery.
Zack Seckler captured a series of stunning aerial photographs taken in the Kalahari basin between 2009 and 2010 of Botswana's landscapes from an ultralight aircraft. He flew from the lush Okavango Delta to the shimmering white Magadigadi Salt Pans.
‘Botswana’ offers a different, almost magical view of the much-photographed iconic African landscapes. In order to be able to capture these breathtaking photographs, Seckler flew extremely near to ground level, at an altitude of 500 feet (150 m.). The impact this had on the photographer was profound as he explains:
"Being above the ground at such low elevations, and having the ability to precisely manoeuvre, was like gliding over an enormous painting and being able to create brushstrokes at will.''
These amazing images by Zack Seckler beyond the usual ‘National Geographic’ style of depicting African wildlife, exploring a more abstract compositional style.
Venue.- "Botswana" at the Robin Rice Gallery. 325 West 11th Street, New York, NY 10014. US.
Dates.- January 15 - February 23, 2014.
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Zack Seckler
Zack Seckler is photographer, born in Boston and based in Brooklyn, New York. Studied psychology at Syracuse. After a career in photojournalism, he turned to fine art photography, and has worked with commercial clients such as the Gap, Samsung and Starbucks. His work can also be found in magazines, the likes of Harper's BAZAAR, Marie Claire and New York Magazine.
AWARDS
Communication Arts Photo Annual – 2011
Chosen for American Photography 27 – 2011
Communication Arts Photo Annual – 2010
PDN Photo Annual, Website Category – 2010
Chosen for American Photography 26 – 2010
Communication Arts Fresh – 2009
IPA 1st Place in Digital Enhancement category – 2009
IPA Honorable Mention in People category – 2009
IPA Honorable Mention in Fine Art category – 2008
IPA Honorable Mention in People category – 2008
Communication Arts Photo Annual – 2007
PDN World in Focus Contest – 2007
