With over 2.5 million followers, there are few who challenge Chris Burkard’s (@chrisburkard) Instagram popularity. The self-taught photographer has three films to his name already, with a fourth underway. He covers many genres centering on travel and landscapes. Notice how his photographs are not artificially vivid, but capture light as it is. Check out some lovely photos from his instagram page below.

This one’s from Las Cruces in New Mexico

It’s hard to describe the Joy of returning. I grew up traveling here a lot as a kid. One of my first rolls of film ever was shot here with my Grandpa. My dad is buried maybe an hour away.. in a cemetery outside Las Cruces. It has always been a little bitter sweet coming out this way. But age has given me perspective & confidence that I can put a lot of beauty out in the world. Photography has even helped heal some wounds I didn’t really know were there. For me it has been so much more than just a career.. it’s a tool to communicate. Some days it seems like the only language I know… or at least the one I’m the best at speaking. . I’ve been a bit obsessed with this photo series ..( as you can tell) but coming back to see this place in its full glory with the platform to inspire others to see it for themselves is what it’s all about for me.

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Westfjords, Iceland

The most beautiful sheep shack you will ever lay eyes on. . @auroraarktika @visitwestfjords

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Santa Maria, California

The best way to really like this photo is to put your phone down & enjoy your weekend.

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Bisti/de-na-Zin Wilderness, New Mexico

Life on Mars.

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