Anthropocene describes the time when humans have had a substantial impact on our planet, explaining in periods of time when human activity have had influences on the climate and environment.

Some people think the impact made by humans is in close relation to climate change. However a key factor of Anthropocene, is showing awareness of the current state of the planet and how our reactions are influenced by this.

We think of Anthropocene linking to us globally, meaning the planet is one big system that surrounds us in different ways, such as in ecosystems, urban/ industrial or geological/ naturally. Photographers have captured this in abstract ways showing unique compositions and forms, that are found naturally or in the industry, but also showing a close relation to science. This could mean how the industry is slowly impacting the environment through pollution, and we see this everyday. Also, we can see this by looking at what the environment used to look like before compared to how it looks now.

How and why are photographers exploring this concept?

Photographers explore this concept through the use of visual imagery capturing from aerial views. This way photographers can capture a view in the air by giving a unique perspective on the landscape, showing both beautiful and toxic sites. Photographers find this an interesting concept to explore as they too are investigating the human influence on earth. What they capture is a message to us as the viewer because we can see destruction happening to the planet.