The galaxy dominating the center of this image, called NGC 4666, is suffering a particularly intense fit of star formation. The starburst is thought to be caused by gravitational interactions with its neighboring galaxies, including NGC 4668 at

Mathematician-philosopher, Alfred North Whitehead once said, “It requires a very unusual mind to undertake the analysis of the obvious.” This certainly rings true with Chris Maluszynski’s Las Vegas Carpets series, whose name explains it all. The photos draw out the psychology of Las Vegas through the simple observation of carpet.

Years ago, while in Las Vegas covering the World Series of Poker, Maluszynski found himself as enraptured by the drama unfolding below the tables as above them.