Michael hughes photographer facts

Michael Hughes is London-born photographer who is the creator of photo project called ‘’Souvenirs’’. He has been travelling the world taking pictures of souvenirs in front of their big counterparts since 1999. Souvenirs is a set of optical illusions in which tacky souvenir replicas of famous landmarks are placed in front of the real thing. Results are amazing.

This acclaimed British artist has dedicated his life to creating some of the coolest optical illusions through his photography. His deft use of forced perspective, blending real-world objects with iconic landmarks, bridges the gap between reality and imagination. Not merely a feast for the eyes, Hughes’s artistry challenges our perceptions and encourages us to look beyond the surface.’

Check out 10 Most Coolest Optical illusions By Michael Hughes. You can visit his official website and follow his facebook page dedicated to ‘’Sourvenirs’’ project to see more.

10 – Helsinki, Finland

09 – London

08 – Schoenbrunn

07 – Statue of Liber

We’ve all seen (and/or attempted) the trick photograph in which Stonehenge or the Eiffel Tower magically rests in the palm of someone’s hand. The London-born, Berlin-based photographer Michael Hughes has taken that one step further. His sweet, playful snapshot album unfolds like “Around the World in 80 Tchotchkes” — with some of the most recognizable landmarks on the planet hiding behind their handheld toy replicas in the foreground.

Hughes’s project, begun in 1999, has a curious effect: When something like Berlin’s Victory column is concealed behind a coffee mug bearing its likeness, the monument becomes, strangely, more monumental. Historical moments are also re-created, as when a Titanic refrigerator magnet is photographed at the ship’s last port of call. And luckily for us, Hughes had a copy of Abbey Road when he stood before its famous crosswalk. A particular favorite of ours shows a brass figure of Don Quixote valiantly tilting at windmills south of Madrid.

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A famous photographer once said, “Taking pictures is savoring life intensely every hundredth of a second.” Carson Hughes’s ability to capture his love of life through his actions and artwork was visible every second of his short, but amazingly inspirational life.

Carson Michael Hughes, age 18, of Osgood, began making this world a brighter place on February 2, 2006. He was born in Batesville, Indiana to Jason and Mandy (Hoffman) Hughes.

From the start, he was simply a joy. He had an infectious smile that would light up a room. He was sweet, kind and considerate. He loved his family, friends and God. As his high school principal stated, “Carson was a kid that everyone loved and simply enjoyed being around.” His sentiments were felt by everyone within the community, as Carson truly was a person that exemplified love and character.

In school, Carson took advantage of many opportunities and, not surprisingly, excelled given his attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile. He was a Jac-Cen-Del Varsity Eagle in soccer, baseball, and bas

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