Austin Bell is a photographer from North Carolina, USA, known for his ability to capture aerial landscapes and experiential travel through a unique lens. His work focuses on large-scale collections and showcasing novel perspectives of landscapes and architecture, often from above. Bell aims to present subjects and places in ways that delight and transport viewers.
Currently, Bell has documented all 2,549 outdoor basketball courts in Hong Kong, a project that culminated in the exhibition and photobook Shooting Hoops. His work can be explored at https://bluelotus-gallery.com/#/austin-bell/
Courtesy Blue Lotus Gallery

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