This was taken at Biosphere 2 outside Tucson, Arizona. Biosphere 2 was developed as the second fully self-sufficient biosphere, after Earth itself (Biosphere 1). As an attempt to create a balanced and self-sustaining replica of Earth’s ecosystems, Biosphere 2 was a miserable (and expensive) failure. In short, the experiment failed to generate sufficient breathable air, drinkable water and adequate food for just eight humans.
On my way out, I spotted the swallow perched on an emergency call box, seemingly wanting to alert to it’s plight on Biosphere 1.
Marcus Bastel is a London-based photographer with a fine art background. For the last 20 years he has focused solely on photography, developing his own style, striking a balance between fine art and documentary photography, between land or cityscapes and people aiming to tell a story with either.
He has travelled through North America for various projects, including ‘My Trip to Mars’ and ‘Faces of Mustang’. Other recent projects include an urban street photography collaboration for an architecture column and an ongoing project documenting a 7th generation family business of undertakers.
Awards Honorable Mention in the Photography Book Now International Juried Competition 2010
