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Tosena Splendida

Cicadas possess distinct beauty, but are often overlooked. Their intricate wings are like stained glass. I utilize panoramic stitching and focus stacking to create detailed portraits of these unique creatures, inviting viewers to appreciate the subtleties of nature, finding beauty in the unexpected.

Awards

Color Photography Contest

2024

Bronze

Fine Art

Professional

Honorable Mention

Nature

Professional

Tosena Splendida

Cicadas possess distinct beauty, but are often overlooked. Their intricate wings are like stained glass. I utilize panoramic stitching and focus stacking to create detailed portraits of these unique creatures, inviting viewers to appreciate the subtleties of nature, finding beauty in the unexpected.

About Artist

Dusty Cooper

Dusty Cooper was born and raised in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. From an early age, he explored many outlets of expression, from dance to sculpture and writing to photography. He pursued fashion photography in New York City then returned home to earn a college degree in 2007 at 27 years old. In 2013 he received his masters degree in creative writing and has published a few short stories. Dusty exhibits at local galleries, creates music videos for local musicians, and experiments with different photography techniques. He now lives with his fiance, Stephen King (not the author), in his hometown where he is the Director of Videography at Anntoine Marketing and Design.

Dusty Cooper

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Domestic Animals, Fashion & Beauty, Fine Art, Landscapes, Nature, Portrait, Still Life

Location

United States of America

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