Amazing 'Phantom' photo sells for record $7.8million
This is the amazing picture of a ‘Phantom’ which has earnt its owner a world record $7.8 million.
Australian-born photographer Peter Lik took the remarkable image of a black and white ghost like figure at in Arizona's Antelope Canyon.
The picture was sold to a private collector who has indicated they do not want to be identified.
"The purpose of all my photos is to capture the power of nature and convey it in a way that inspires someone to feel passionate and connected to the image," Lik said.
‘Phantom’ is a departure from Lik’s standard style where he takes photos of bright colours.
"Certain textures and contours found in nature lend themselves beautifully to black-and-white photography," he said.
Lik was born in Melbourne to Czech immigrants, and his love for photography grew from when he was a child.
When he was eight his parents brought him a Kodak Brownie camera and his lifelong passion for photography began.
In 1984, he moved to the USA, and became passionate about panoramic photography.
He has been awarded the title of master photographer from both the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) and Professional Photographers of America (PPA).
