Melting Ice Cream Has Never Been More Beautiful Than In This Photo Series

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Neapolitan Sandwich © Michael Massaia

There are few things that are more disappointing than melted ice cream. That is unless the process is captured over time by photographer Michael Massaia.

Transmogrify is a brilliant series of long exposure photography by the artist from New Jersey [holla!]. Various ice cream treats are placed on a stark black background and, using little more than available light, Massaia documents the treats coming apart.

The result is a beautiful display of colors, ephemera, and virtual motion — at times resembling deep-space photography or a full-color Rorschach test. Finally, melted ice cream that doesn’t disappoint.

Transmogrify is currently on display at Gallery 270 in New Jersey.

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Bugs Bunny © Michael Massaia
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Batman © Michael Massaia
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Chocolate Eclair © Michael Massaia
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My Little Pony © Michael Massaia
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Orange Crush © Michael Massaia
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Sonic The Hedgehog © Michael Massaia

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Author: Chris Durso

Creative professional and creator of Foodiggity.com. Graduate of The Institute of Culinary Education, beer drinker, coffee and condiment snob.