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OxbowSeen

OxbowSeen is a contemporary multimedia project and term used to describe a collaborative exploration of river oxbow lakes and the way these geomorphological features are perceived and represented across media. The project combines photography, sound, and interactive mapping to document the historical and current state of meandering river systems and their surrounding landscapes.

The concept emerged from a collective of photographers, ecologists, and designers in the late 2010s. The name

The project gathers archival images, contemporary photography, satellite imagery, and field recordings. It develops GIS-based maps

Critics and educators view OxbowSeen as a practical approach to communicating geomorphology through art and data

Related topics include oxbow lake, landscape photography, environmental art, and GIS visualization.

fuses
oxbow,
a
crescent-shaped
lake
formed
by
a
cut-off
river
bend,
with
seen,
indicating
visibility
and
interpretation.
The
aim
is
to
bridge
scientific
observation
with
visual
narration
to
foster
broader
understanding
of
river
dynamics.
and
time-series
visuals
that
trace
historical
channels,
sediment
shifts,
and
anthropogenic
impacts.
Public-facing
outputs
include
online
archives,
exhibitions,
and
educational
resources
that
allow
users
to
explore
a
river
reach
over
time.
visualization.
It
has
been
cited
in
discussions
of
environmental
communication,
landscape
literacy,
and
museum
pedagogy
as
an
example
of
integrated
visualization.