Erik Johansson loves creating surrealistic imagery that feels both comical and also metaphorical for something deeper. His work is superbly created, with detailed, photorealistic accuracy, often using dramatically lit natural backgrounds. Here are a few more of his thought-provoking images, Via Behance:

All Above the Sky

Daybreaker

Just Visiting

Leap of Faith

Fishing with Grandpa
[…] admit we use the term surreal somewhat loosely, applying it to all manner of work that crosses over from reality to the space […]