Randy Scott Slavin's photography is surrealism based in reality. His work portrays land and cityscapes in a 360 degree view, a perspective closer to that of the human eye than a 2D photograph, he says. Slavin's "Alternate Perspectives" is a series of photographs of a single location or landmark pieced together to create a 360 degree perspective in a flat image. The results are whimsical, and occasionally eerie, scenes that reflect the portion and scale of Slavin's surroundings when he took the photo.

A woman stands as fireworks light up the sky over Copacabana Beach during New Year's celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, January 1, 2025. (Photo by Bruna Prado/AP Photo)

Flames and smoke rise from a wildfire in Epuyen, in the Patagonian region of Chubut, Argentina on January 16, 2025. (Photo by Matias Garay/Reuters)

A youth in a mask takes part in Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in La Paz, Bolivia, Sunday, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Juan Karita/AP Photo)

Environmentalists and protestors rallying against a gas project in the Gulf of California, which they say can endanger whales, arrive at Mexico City's Zocalo main square, Mexico on January 29, 2025. (Photo by Henry Romero/Reuters)

Randy Scott Slavin's photography is surrealism based in reality. His work portrays land and cityscapes in a 360 degree view, a perspective closer to that of the human eye than a 2D photograph, he says. Slavin's "Alternate Perspectives" is a series of photographs of a single location or landmark pieced together to create a 360 degree perspective in a flat image. The results are whimsical, and occasionally eerie, scenes that reflect the portion and scale of Slavin's surroundings when he took the photo.

AFP presents a photo essay on professional wrestler Gia Scott shot by photographer Jim Watson over several months in 2018. Kierra Scott – better known by her stage name Gia – is a rising star in the US pro wrestling scene. This month, the 19-year-old became the youngest ever female champion of the MCW wrestling league in Maryland. Here: Professional wrestler Gia Scott (R) tries to break free from the grip of professional wrestler Aria Palmer (L) during Autumn Armageddon 2018 in Galena, Maryland on October 6, 2018. (Photo by Jim Watson/AFP Photo)

A reveler takes part in the unofficial kick off of Rio's Carnival with the weed block parade performance by “Bloco Planta na mente”, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on January 5, 2025. (Photo by Aline Massuca/Reuters)