TITLE: Tiny Planet-sur-Seine

Within any cityscape another hidden one is unexpected, unless the secret of this reality is revealed with creative and playful processing.
A Tiny Planet is the result that comes out of a 360º panoramic image after the processing throughout specialized software which enables the Artist to create an original composition.
Equipment used:
Canon EOS 5DMkII + Sigma 8mm fisheye lens + tripod with panoramic head.
Photographer: Christian Kleiman.

AUTHOR: Christian Kleiman (New Zealand)

Christian Kleiman was born in Alicante, Spain in 1969. He started photography in 2006 when he discovered how to obtain photos from a self build remote controlled camera system that he used to hang on a flying parasail towed by his boat.

Christian first specialized in aerial photography where he started taking pictures from his “flying camera” to other boats in sailing races. When he decided to make a living out of photography he specialized as well in 360 panoramic photography. By merging these two techniques he managed to create 360 aerial panoramic photos which back at that time in 2012, was only developed by just a few photographers.

After servicing as a professional photographer in aerial photography, immersive photography and the creation of virtual tours, Christian moved to New Zealand in 2014 where he is currently established as a freelance photographer pursuing projects in which he can apply his creative techniques and discover new ways of expression.

Coming from a nautical background which surrounded by the sea was always aware of the complete scene, as far as the eyes can see. This has marked an extraordinary influence in the way this photographer represents his creations which are based on images where you can “see it all”.

AWARDS

- Bronze Award in VR 360 Category - The EPSON International Pano Awards. 2019.

- 4 Honorable Mention Awards in Fine Art: Photomanipulation Category - ND Neutral Density Photography Awards. 2019.

- 3 Honorable Mention Awards in Special: Panoramic Category - ND Neutral Density Photography Awards. 2019.

- Honorable Mention Award in Conceptual Category - MONOVISIONS B&W Photography Awards. 2019.

- Honorable Mention Award in Fine Art Category - PX3 Prix de la Photographie. 2019.

- Finalist in two Categories - SIPA Siena International Photo Awards. 2019.

- Honorable Mention in Photomanipulation Category - Chromatic Awards. 2018.

- Photo Press Award - Camerapixo Photography Magazine. 2018.

- Editor’s Choice Award - Camerapixo Photography Magazine. 2018.

- Editor’s Choice Award - Camerapixo Photography Magazine. 2015.

- Editor’s Choice Award - Camerapixo Photography Magazine. 2015.

PUBLICATIONS

- Tiny Planets - Camerapixo Photography Book. 2018.

- Home Screen Background Environment - Oculus Go VR Headset. 2018.

- Hot Shots 31 - Camerapixo Photography Magazine. 2018.

- Photography Awards 02 - Camerapixo Photography Magazine. 2015.

- Photography Awards 01 - Camerapixo Photography Magazine. 2015.

- Infinite Perception - Camerapixo Photography Magazine. 2015.

- New Vision - Camerapixo Photography Magazine. 2015.

- Hot Shots 3 - Camerapixo Photography Magazine. 2014.

EXHIBITIONS

- Perspectives by Skypixel World Tour Exhibition - Los Angeles & Hong Kong. 2015.