Book Reviews
The Flight Deck: Digital Rhythms Of Our National Wildlife Refuges;
by Jim Jamieson; ImageStream Press, 128 pages; $29.95; (ISBN 0-9729126-2-2)
This title expertly blends today's hottest wildlife conservation issues
with over 40 top quality digital photography tips and techniques. Jamieson highlights
the most popular National Wildlife Refuges in the country and reveals the key
photography locations along with information on the different species that can
be found there. He also supplies 186 sample images as well as various maps,
and graphs to guide you in your quest for the perfect shot.
Love Your Dog Pictures: How To Photograph Your Dog With Any Camera;
by Jenni Bidner; Watson-Guptill Books, 144 pages; $19.95; (ISBN 0-8230-7228-2)
Dogs are man's best friend and valued members of the family so it makes
sense to add images of them to our treasured photo albums. This book teaches
you how to capture lively portraits of your canine pal with a film or digital
camera. With the aid of 305 sample illustrations, photographer Jenni Bidner
provides top quality advice on expose and lighting, posing, and capturing every
facet of your dog's unique personality to provide the perfect shot and
a memory that will last forever.
Impressionist Camera: Pictorial Photography In Europe, 1888-1918;
edited by Patrick Daum and Francis Ribemont, with Philip Prodger; Merrell, 352
pages; $75; (ISBN 1-85894-331-0)
In the early days of photography, artists eagerly explored this new medium and
applied the popular artistic styles of the day to their creations. This title
documents how the European Impressionist art movement fused with photography
to create Pictorialism. This beautiful collection of 255 images date from 1888
to 1918 and documents how these talented visionaries transformed photography
from an interesting novelty to a major art form.
One Planet: A Celebration Of Biodiversity; by Nicolas Hulot;
Abrams, 384 pages; $55; (ISBN 0-8109-553444-2)
French television host and journalist, Nicolas Hulot provides the rich text
for this breathtaking colleciton of 250 images captured by some of today's
most celebrated nature photographers.
The book is broken down into eight ecosystem theme chapters. It's a virtual journey across the globe from towering cities to lush forests, oceans, deserts, mountains, and beyond. The text and images merge to create a true feast for the eyes and the mind.
Traces Of Eden: The Last Of The American Wilderness; by Nishantha
Gunawardena; TOE Books, 160 pages; $34.95; (ISBN 0-9769972-0-7)
As our population grows, America's fragile ecosystem shrinks and changes.
Photographer Nishantha Gunawardena set out on a journey to capture the beauty
of our vanishing wilderness and to bring this dilemma to the public's
attention. This magnificent collection of images reminds us of the natural wonders
that surround us and the need to conserve these treasures before they are swallowed
up by the forces of ever expanding progress.
Portraits Of Tibetan Buddhist Masters; foreword by Sogyal
Rinpoche, text by Rebecca McClen Novick; University Of California Press, 191
pages; $29.95; (ISBN 0-520-23973-3)
Photographer Don Farber is renowned for the stunning quality of his images as
well as his passion for chronicling Buddhism and preserving Tibetian culture.
This title, is a wonderful collection of 79 portraits of the last Tibetian Buddhist
Masters. The photos are expertly matched with informative text provided by Sogyal
Rinpoche, Rebecca McClen Novick, and the Masters themselves. Together they transform
this book into a enlightening journey of the mind and the soul.
Hummingbirds Of Costa Rica; by Michael and Patricia Fogden;
Firefly Books Ltd., 154 pages; $49.95; (ISBN 1-55407-163-1)
Michael and Patricia Fogden are world renowned nature photographers. Their journey
led them to Costa Rica where they crafted this title from a lovely collection
of 180 dramatic wildlife shots. The images capture not only the Hummingbird's
shimmering beauty but their struggle for life in an often dangerous environment.
This educational book is broken down into chapters that make it simple to absorb
the facts while feasting your eyes on the glorious images.
Professional Portrait Lighting: Techniques And Images From Master
Photographers; by Michelle Perkins; Amherst Media, 128 pages; $34.95; (ISBN
1-58428-190-1)
Keeping pace with today's hottest style trends is the key to success for
portrait, wedding, and fashion photographers. Michelle Perkins' book is
a wonderful resource for creative tips on achieving fanatic lighting from professionals
like Rolondo Gomez and Michael Biondo. It contains 200 sample color images and
helpful diagrams that reveal exactly how the image was created so it will be
an easy task to apply this information to your own work.
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