Renowned nature photographer explores the unnatural world of construction sites in new book

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Peter Essick released a new book! (Construction Site, Stone Mountain, courtesy of Petter Essick)

Peter Essick is no stranger to capturing the world around him. Outdoor Photography magazine named Essick one of the 40 most influential nature photographers.

He was a frequent contributor to National Geographic Magazine for over twenty-five years. And now, he’s documenting the ever-evolving city around him: Atlanta.

In Essick’s new book “Work in Progress,” he photographs construction sites from his drone—examining the various textures, colors and environmental impact of development. “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes recently sat down with the renowned photographer to learn more about this newest project.