Surreal Photos Look Like They’re Straight Out of a Dream

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Russian fine art photographer Platon Yurich creates dreamlike images by merging surrealism with digital art. A talented photo manipulator, filmmaker, and creative director, Yurich’s growing portfolio of conceptual photography evokes mystery and wonder, and encourages the viewer to explore their imagination.

By merging majestic landscapes with human subjects, Yurich’s images often tell stories of man’s interaction with nature. In one photo, a man stands in the middle of a field, surrounded by fallen giant jigsaw pieces that seemingly belong in the sky. In another, a girl sits gazing out the window of an underwater train, with dolphins swimming alongside. A third image shows a man who appears to be painting the transition from day to night over a cityscape. Each scene is an enchanting escape from reality, in its own way.

In some cases, Yurich creates his surreal scenes without the use of Photoshop. Instead, he carefully sets them up in real life. One example is a portrait of a woman who appears to have a torn pencil drawing over her face. This trick-of-the-eye image was created in-camera, with the clever use of makeup.

You can see more of Yurich’s dream-catching photos on Instagram.

Russian art photographer Platon Yurich creates dreamlike images by merging surrealism with digital art.

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

His growing portfolio of conceptual photography evokes mystery and wonder, often telling stories of man’s interaction with nature.

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

 

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

In some cases, Yurich creates his surreal images without the use of Photoshop.

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Instead, he carefully sets the scene in real life.

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Surreal Conceptual Photography by Platon Yurich

Platon Yurich: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Vimeo

My Modern Met granted permission to use photos by Platon Yurich.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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