The beautiful details of temperate rainforest in the Pacific Northwest US are on display here amidst waterfalls and soft morning light. This image was made in a remote area of forest in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge.

**The artist: Marc Adamus**

Alastair Magnaldo first encountered photography when he was ten years old, captivated by illuminated black and white prints. This luminous vision of photography has stayed with him. He tries to capture this light in his compositions. Colour is used for the unique purpose of adding atmosphere. Alastair Magnaldo is a scientist by training and remains attached to an experimental and creative approach. He decided to perfect his technique in order to free himself from technical constraints. Some of his photographs are photomontage, but others not and the viewer cannot be certain. What the photographer calls ‘digital prints’ result from this approach.