A mesmerizing journey into a parallel universe where the roles of civilization and wilderness are reversed and wildlife is personified. 

This is a photography project that invites viewers to suspend disbelief and immerse themselves in a fantastical realm where animals reign supreme, building intricate societies, and thriving in bustling civilizations. Moreover, the Sabatier effect is utilized to further entangle this realm in mystery, and altering the perception to bring out a dreamlike surreal quality.

When a partially developed negative or print is briefly exposed to white light, some of the tone values are reversed. Dark areas appear light and light areas appear dark. French scientist and doctor Armand Sabattier (1834-1910) described the process as “pseudo-solarization.”The Sabattier Effect takes solarization a bit further by including a narrow band or rim of low density, which is formed at the edges between adjacent highlight and shadow areas. This white band, or Mackie Line, appears around areas of high contrast.

I will attempt to recreate the effect in colour instead of the usual black and white.