Art can be a window to another time and place.

While some creatives render realistic depictions of their surroundings, others likeTed Chincreatefantastical worldsthat would be otherwise impossible.

An expert in photo manipulation, Chin merges striking landscapes with animals, people, and other subjects.

Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin

The key to a successful composite like his, is to add the unexpected.

I find it easier to tell my stories with images, rather than words, he explains.

Everything seems to be possible in Chin’s immersive dreamscapes.

Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin

Artist Ted Chin creates fantastical worlds with his Photoshop skills.

The unexpected compositions are imbued with a sense of surrealism.

Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin

Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin

Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin

Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin

Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin

Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin

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Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin

Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin

Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin

Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin

Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin

Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin

Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin

Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin

Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin

Creative Photo Manipulations by Ted Chin