Phillip Leonian approached photography with a scientist's brain. He would often create his own projects in order to explore technical solutions to a potential photographic problem. This series, which he called "Transcendentals", incorporated not only a moving camera and a moving figure, but also a rotating turntable. Each image was created on a single negative.

Falling © 1972 Phillip Leonian

Female Awakening © 1972 Phillip Leonian

The Dreamer © 1972 Phillip Leonian

Crucifixion © 1972 Phillip Leonian

Male Sleeping © 1972 Phillip Leonian

Sleepless © 1972 Phillip Leonian