Most Expensive Photograph Ever: Peter Lik "Phantom" Sold for Record $6.5 Million USD

Photographer Peter Lik has cemented his position in art history by having his “Phantom” photograph

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Photographer Peter Lik has cemented his position in art history by having his “Phantom” photograph fetch him a cool $6.5 million USD, effectively earning the title of most expensive photograph taken to date. The breathtaking snapshot captures a beam of light breaking through the surface of carven in Arizona’s Antelope Canyon. The motion and texture of the black and white print work in union to embellish the photograph’s haunting feel. Check out the $6.5 million photograph, and share your thoughts below on Peter Lik’s work.

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