A World Less Seen

       Fine Art International Photography By Thomas Upton       

Curious & Unique

Some scenes defy categorization, but are interesting and intriguing to group together. For some, it might not be obvious what they are or why they are in this gallery, but the description is intended to shed light on this so click on any such image for more information

Chalky thermal mound rises under stormy skies, dwarfing a small red vehicle parked in the barren foreground.
Bright sun flares beside a line of rough wooden posts set into white desert soil under.
Weathered metal houses, bicycles, and domestic objects occupy a compact neighborhood lane in Tai O.
A blurred motorcycle crosses wet gray pavement beside railings and a waterfront promenade seen from above.
A white space shuttle sits beneath bright museum lights inside a large aviation hangar.
High view of a packed antique market stall filled with clocks, framed items, lamps, and collectibles.
Bright painted hills and structures display large religious messages beneath a clear desert sky.
Black-and-white image of a tall Salton Sea sign beside desert roadway, low buildings.
High-performance sailing catamaran skims across rough bay water with crew aboard.
Burned out vehicle sits in a dry roadside landscape beneath the Remarkables mountains.
Low sun bursts through a large metal sign reading Nothing on a flat, windswept desert.
Vintage storefront window displays mannequins and old signage behind streaked glass on a quiet street.
Narrow cobblestone street bordered by red, yellow, and green buildings under a blue sky.
A weathered yellow door in a concrete wall carries painted icons and small hanging ornaments.
Several gondola cable cars linger from wires, receding upward across a bright blue sky.
Several painted utility tanks rest among dry scrub on a flat desert landscape under a.
Abandoned painted sign lies on cracked desert ground beneath a wide sky, pointing toward a past festival site.
Old town part of Bergen is filled with these well-preserved structures and makes for interesting.
Vivid green bags pile along a city curb beside cars and illuminated storefronts after dark.
Faded billboard on wooden posts rises beside a dusty desert road under a pale evening.
Two narrow weathered sheds rise beside a stained mattress and scattered boat gear under.
Three narrow outrigger canoes with bright sails rest on pale sand beside calm tropical water.