Using aerial photographs that render imperiled landscapes almost abstract, Edward Burtynsky explores the consequences of human activity bearing down on the earth’s resources.

Source: lens.blogs.nytimes.com

This set of over a dozen images highlight the extent that humanity has modified the physical landscape.  These thoughtfully selected images are excellent ‘teaching images’ with a wide range of classroom applications.

Tags: remote sensing, geospatial, environment modify, images, perspective.