Final Book - Caleb Jacobson

A small world

Caleb Jacobson

In "A Small World", we are brought low to the earth and see things not usually seen by human. Although we may much the same at distances, there is so much detail that goes unnoticed right before us. In this series, I have taken a different approach to landscape photography. What is seen in these images may reflect what is normally seen by a small mammal or insect. These images cover a wide variety of surfaces that show so much more texture than one usually sees. There is also much distance covered in each photo. My intention was to give detail of what might lay inches in front of the camera, while at the same time, providing the viewer with the whole picture. By doing this, the foreground is not taken out of context. These images can be seen as what they really are. By getting a close look at the subjects in foreground, it makes it easier to imagine what the objects in the distance may look like. Although the title "A Small World" may seem ironic because of the vast landscapes, it is important to note that the perception of the images comes from a small creature and in turn makes us feel smaller.