Matthew Albanese's work involves the construction of small-scale, meticulously detailed models to create landscapes. For instance, the ice landscape below was created from "25 pounds of sugar cooked at varying temperatures (from a hard crack & pulled sugar recipe). It's basically made out of candy: salt, egg whites, corn syrup, cream of tartar, powdered sugar, blue food coloring, india ink & flour. Three days of cooking, and two weeks of building."

Every aspect from the construction to the lighting of the final model is painstakingly pre-planned using methods which force the viewer's perspective when photographed from a specific angle. Check out his behind the scenes images.