Photographer and scientist, Anders Hallan, based in Sydney, Australia, specializes in photographing the hidden worlds of sea urchins, mollusks, and ancient artefacts, where his work blends scientific precision with an artistic vision, that reveal details often invisible to the naked eye.
Recently published in National Geographic in a photographic feature on sea urchins, Hallan participates in exhibitions and contributes regularly to science and cultural magazines.
Here, a stunning collection of abalone shells, displaying their iridescent inner layer of nacre or mother-of-pearl, photographed together with their rougher textured outer shells , The colors range from blue, green, and purple, to pink and orange, with the colors varying by species and the abalones’ diet.
Hallan’s images are available in museum-quality prints for collectors, interior spaces, and anyone drawn to the intersection of art, science, and the sea.
