Saltscapes

Saltscapes: The Kite Aerial Photography of Cris Benton
By Cris Benton

Saltscapes is a stunning collection of kite aerial photography by renowned photographer Cris Benton. The book showcases Benton’s extraordinary ability to capture aerial images using kites, offering a unique perspective on landscapes, seascapes, and coastal environments. Through the innovative use of kites as a platform for photography, Benton’s work highlights the beauty of natural environments from a vantage point that is rarely accessible.

The photographs in Saltscapes focus primarily on coastal areas, often featuring salt flats, beaches, and tidal zones, emphasizing the patterns, textures, and dynamic interactions between land, water, and sky. The kite aerial photography technique provides a fresh and artistic view of the landscapes, showcasing intricate details that might go unnoticed from the ground level.

Benton’s work blends art and science, capturing both the serenity and complexity of coastal landscapes. The book not only features breathtaking imagery but also explores the artistic process behind kite aerial photography and the challenges and rewards of using kites to capture these images.

For photography enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those intrigued by alternative photographic methods, Saltscapes offers an inspiring and visually captivating experience.