Sumeru - Illustrations by Nick Pederson of Zen Buddhist training and practice

In this breathtaking series by artist and illustrator Nick Pederson, Sumeru is a body of work that illustrates the meditative 'mind-world' of Zen Buddhist training and practice. Each black and white image is symbolic of different stages of consciousness and perception on the road to enlightenment.

The Forest of Thorns

Entangling Vines

Clinging to Bushes and Weeds

The Tiger’s Lair

Capturing the Tiger

Passing Through the Brambles

Flowers in the Sky

Mountains and Waters

Groping Blindly in the Dark

Entering the Stream

The Quiet and Secret Land

Following the Wind

The Land of Silent Light

Floating Mists

Silver Mountains and Iron Cliffs

The Mountain of Darkness

A Thousand Fathom Wall

The Mystic Peak

Thundering Silence

A Death-Dealing Blade

A Life-Giving Sword

Overturning Mountains

Leaving No Traces

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Stunning Black & White Iceberg Photos from Jan Erik Waider

We've see the gorgeous blues, whites and greens of Jan Erik Waider's photos before. This set of shots focus on the form of the giant ice structures, putting them in a nearly abstract light. 

See also Waider's Iceberg of Iceland and Greenland

via Beautiful Decay

Dynamic Black and White Underwater Photos by Hengki Koentjoro

Seems a bit counter intuitive to me, but these black and white underwater photos from Indonesian photographer Hengki Koentjoro seem even more vibrant and dynamic than so much underwater photography I've seen. There is a sense of moment, presence and space that often gets obscured by the saturated tones in full color photography. Or maybe it's just this photographer's eye.

via Colossal