PhotographerCody Cobbreveals the hidden luminescence of the American West in his intriguing photo seriesSpectral.
Though the work is challenging and requires long hours, the outcome is well worth it.
When working in a particular area, Cobb is never entirely sure what will be revealed.
Its been an interesting learning experience to find what responds to the UV light.
Sometimes Ill stumble upon a single, lone rock that is the only thing in the area that fluoresces.
The blue, red, and orange glow that dominatesSpectrals images add mystery to the photographs.
Just what are the minerals and organic matter that are fluorescing?
And how much more is out there in nature that we can’t see with the naked eye?
As Cobb continuesSpectral, he hopes to explore coastal environments and continue on his journey to reveal the unknown.
Cody Cobb uses UV light to expose fluorescence in certain minerals and organic matter.
The long-exposure images of the American West show the landscape in a new way.
Cobb’s series,Spectral, transforms familiar landscapes into an otherworldly environment.
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