Fotografi: specifikke teknikker

Do you know where your food comes from? To find out, acclaimed photojournalist George Steinmetz spent a decade traveling to over 30 countries and 24 US states documenting global food systems. In striking aerial photographs, he captures the awesome scale of 21st-century agriculture that has sculpted 40 percent of the Earth's landmass. He explores the farming of staples like wheat and rice, the cultivation of vegetables and fruits, fishing and aquaculture, and meat production, in situations ranging from traditional farms in diverse cultures to vast agribusinesses, on every continent except Antarctica.

Jakob Kudsk Steensen (geb. 1987 in Dänemark; lebt und arbeitet in Berlin) schafft immersive Installationen, die oftmals übersehene oder bedrohte Ökosysteme durch virtuelle Simulationen zum Leben erwecken. In seiner neuesten, von Caspar David Friedrich inspirierten - und anlässlich des 250. Geburtstages des Malers in der Hamburger Kunsthalle präsentierten - Arbeit setzt sich Steensen mit einem eindrucksvollen Naturphänomen auseinander: den Ephemeral Lakes, periodisch auftretenden Wasseransammlungen in trockenen, kargen, oft wüstenartigen Landschaften. Dafür schafft der Künstler eine Installation bestehend aus Video-, Sound-, Licht- und skulpturalen Elementen. Die Klangkomposition des Projektes entstand in enger Zusammenarbeit mit Okkyung Lee und Lugh O'Neill.   Die Publikation The Ephemeral Lake eröffnet Einblicke in die Forschungsreisen des Künstlers zu den ephemeren Seen in den Wüstenregionen der USA. Essays von Claire L. Evans, Liz Stumpf und Ulrich Schrauth führen in Steensens künstlerische Praxis ein. In einem Gespräch mit dem Autor und Kurator Shumon Basar spricht der Künstler über einige seiner Inspirationsquellen: Videospiele, Landschaftsmalerei und Science-Fiction. Ausschnitte der Kurzgeschichte Man-O-War der renommierten Autorin Claire Vaye Watkins liefern eine literarische Ergänzung zu Steensens Blick auf die endlosen Wüstenlandschaften des amerikanischen Westens. Die Publikation schließt mit einem Beitrag von Alexander Klar (Direktor Hamburger Kunsthalle), der sich mit den Parallelen in den Arbeitsweisen von Caspar David Friedrich und Jakob Kudsk Steensen befasst.    Inspired by Caspar David Friedrich  Jakob Kudsk Steensen (b. 1987 in Denmark; lives and works in Berlin) creates immersive installations that bring typically overlooked or endangered ecosystems to life in virtual simulations. Kudsk Steensen's latest work is inspired by Caspar David Friedrich and presented at Hamburger Kunsthalle on the occasion of the painter's 250th anniversary. It investigates a captivating natural phenomenon: ephemeral lakes, bodies of water that periodically appear in arid, barren, and often desert-like landscapes. The artist has created a site-specific installation for the Kunsthalle, consisting of video, sound, light, and sculptural elements. The soundscape was developed in close collaboration with Okkyung Lee and Lugh O'Neill.  The publication The Ephemeral Lake offers a gateway into the multilayered world and the starting point of the project-research trips to the ephemeral lakes of the desert regions in the US undertaken by the artist. Essays by Claire L. Evans, Liz Stumpf, and Ulrich Schrauth further give an introduction to the artist's visionary practice. In a conversation with writer and curator Shumon Basar the artist talks about his sources of inspiration: videogaming, landscape painting, and science fiction. The catalogue includes an essay by Alexander Klar (director of Hamburger Kunsthalle), which identifies parallels in the practice of Caspar David Friedrich and Jakob Kudsk Steensen. Excerpts from the short story Man-O-War by renowned author Claire Vaye Watkins provide a new dimension to Steensen's view of the vast desert scenery of the American West.

Join Cecilia Blomdahl in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, the world's northernmost town.Located in the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole, Svalbard is a unique archipelago that boasts stunning wintry landscapes, endangered Arctic animals, and awe-inspiring natural phenomena. Since 2015, Cecilia has called this beautiful and remote location home. Along with her partner, Christoffer, and her dog, Grim, she has adjusted to life at the top of the world-where polar bears roam free and northern lights shine bright.With evocative text and spectacular photography, Cecilia shares the joys and challenges of adapting to an inhospitable climate. Her story begins in the darkness of polar night, and the allure of her remote location is revealed gradually as sunlight returns months later. Through personal stories and firsthand advice, Cecilia offers insight for anyone seeking to thrive in unusual living conditions.Whatever your location, Life on Svalbard will give you a deeper understanding of why people choose to live in extreme environments and perhaps help you find the hidden magic of where you live too.

A brand-new visual odyssey from Accidentally Wes Anderson, authorised by the legendary filmmaker, taking readers on stunning adventures to every continent and sharing idiosyncratic and oddly moving human tales along the way.

Dieser Band dokumentiert die erste, von Peter Lindbergh selbst kuratierte Werkschau, die er kurz vor seinem Tod fertigstellte. Über 150 Aufnahmen bieten neue, ganz unerwartete Einblicke in das Werk des legendären Fotografen. Ergänzt durch ein ausführliches Gespräch über die Entstehung sowie eine Hommage von Wim Wenders an Peter Lindbergh.

Während seiner gesamten Karriere stand Peter Lindbergh dem Haus Dior auf ganz besondere Weise nahe. Er fotografierte die schillernden Musen des Hauses, darunter Marion Cotillard und Charlize Theron, und realisierte mit seinem unverwechselbaren Stil Kampagnen für die Parfums Lady Dior und J'Adore. Dieses letzte Buch des Fotografen ist das Originaldokument einer außergewöhnlichen Ko-Kreation - und eine Herzensangelegenheit des Künstlers. Siebzig Jahre Dior-Geschichte und das Brodeln des Times Square in New York: Das war das Konzept hinter Lindberghs in Umfang und Dimension außergewöhnlichem Projekt, für das Dior in einer ebenso ungewöhnlichen Aktion eine beispiellose Anzahl von kostbaren Couture-Kreationen aus den Tresoren in Paris über den Atlantik schiffte. Das Ergebnis ist elektrisierend. Inmitten des Trubels am Times Square glänzt Alek Wek im makellosen Bar-Kostüm von 1947, jenem berühmten Ensemble, das den frühen Stil des Hauses definierte. Klassische "Lindbergh-Schönheiten" wie Saskia de Brauw, Karen Elson und Amber Valletta bewegen sich durch Menschenmassen und unter Gerüsten hindurch, spiegeln sich in Gebäudefassaden - gekleidet in Haute Couture, die Christian Dior noch von Hand fertigte, bis hin zu neueren Entwürfen von Maria Grazia Chiuri. Ein Spiel der Kontraste, das den Ambitionen dieser Stilübung jederzeit gerecht wird: Peter Lindberghs typisch monochrome, aber auch farbige Fotos heben auf meisterhafte Weise die Silhouetten, Feinheiten und Texturen jedes Kleidungsstücks hervor. Lindbergh selbst ist in dieser Publikation in jeder Hinsicht präsent. Dieser Band enthält 165 bislang unveröffentlichte Bilder, dazu eine Einführung von Martin Harrison, und würdigt Lindberghs langjährige Verbundenheit mit dem Pariser Modehaus Dior. Dafür stellte er mehr als 100 Fotografien zusammen, von Haute Couture bis zu Herren- und Damenkonfektionen, die ursprünglich in renommierten Zeitschriften wie Vogue oder Harper's Bazaar veröffentlicht wurden. Für die Gestaltung war Lindberghs langjähriger Artdirector und enger Freund Juan Gatti verantwortlich. Eine atemberaubende Hommage an das zeitlose Zusammenwirken von Haute Couture und Fotografie.

Die Pflanzenbilder des deutschen Fotopioniers Karl Blossfeldt (1865-1932) sind von einer solchen Schönheit und Originalität, dass sie das Medium der Fotografie transzendieren. Über 30 Jahre lang nahm Blossfeldt Tausende von Fotos auf, in einer rigorosen Formensprache, die die Bildproduktion des 19. Jahrhunderts ins 20. Jahrhundert überführte und der eigentlich zweidimensionalen Kunstform eine geradezu skulpturale Qualität verlieh. Die ebenso raffiniert wie minimalistisch vor einfachen Papphintergründen inszenierten Bilder erhalten ihre Plastizität durch Blossfeldts virtuose Lichtregie. Sie geben alles von sich, nichts jedoch von dem Mann hinter der Kamera preis. Diese Stillleben, die ihre Objekte so endgültig in Form bannen, sind ein Meilenstein der Fotografiegeschichte und üben aufgrund ihrer Ästhetik noch immer eine anhaltende Faszination auf alle Kenner des Mediums aus.

*Gold Medal winner in the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award for Home & Garden* "Just flipping through the pages of Quiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America will instantly lower your blood pressure." --The New York Times Book Review "In this lavishly illustrated book, art historian Brown and photographer Cobb act as tour guides to 26 such gardens...that are accessible, historically significant, and compelling physical spaces." --Publishers Weekly Japanese-style gardens have been a part of North American culture for over 150 years, delighting visitors with serene landscapes that instill tranquility. Quiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America provides an intimate look at the 25 most notable Japanese-style public gardens in the United States and Canada. Illustrated with more than 180 stunning color photographs, this book will be a welcome addition to the library of every garden enthusiast. This revised edition includes an amended list of 75 important gardens. It also describes major new additions at the featured gardens. Japanese gardens include: The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, San FranciscoNitobe Memorial Garden at the University of British Columbia, VancouverThe Japanese Garden in the Fort Worth Botanic GardenThe Garden of the Pine Winds in the Denver Botanic GardenaThe Japanese Garden in the Montreal Botanical GardenTenshin'en (The Garden of the Heart of Heaven) in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, FloridaThe Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix in Margaret T. Hance ParkThe Garden of the Pine Wind, Garvan Woodland Garden in Hot Springs, Arkansas

The lives and habitats of two majestic bird species are shared through striking space, aerial, and surface photographs to artfully convey the fragile elegance of life on Earth.New perspectives can inspire us to think differently about our place in the universe. The first photos of Earth from space showed the home of all known life as a small “blue marble” in a vast darkness and are thought by many to have inspired the environmental movement. For Dr. Roberta L. Bondar, the first female Canadian astronaut and the world’s first neurologist in space, the rare perspective she enjoyed aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery enhanced her reverence for the world we share with non-human life— especially birds, the only animals also able to fly vast distances across the globe.In Space for Birds: Patterns and Parallels of Beauty and Flight, Bondar, also an accomplished professional nature and landscape photographer, focuses her lens on two international species: the endangered Whooping Crane, which migrates from its boreal nesting grounds in Canada’s Wood Buffalo National Park to the seaside abundance of its winter habitat in Texas; and the near-threatened Lesser Flamingo, which is seen in dazzling pink flocks on and above East African Rift Valley soda lakes. Photos from the International Space Station convey the continental scale of these birds’ travels, and Bondar’s aerial and surface photos, accompanied by insights both scientific and personal, offer intimate glimpses of their daily lives and unique behaviours. While these birds lead different lives on opposite sides of the globe, they share, with each other and with us, an imperative to survive and a reliance on Earth’s fragile ecosystems.This book complements a travelling photographic exhibit, Patterns & Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive.

Greetings from the Atomic Realm, an amazing voyage inside the complex web of matter's basic building blocks. Discovering the mysteries behind the fundamental elements of existence, we dig into the microscopic landscapes that form the very fabric of our universe in this engrossing investigation. The atom is the smallest unit of matter with infinite significance and the center of the Atomic Realm. This is where protons, neutrons, and electrons perform their complicated dance, creating the soundscape of life. These minuscule particles, subject to the principles of quantum physics, form the complex network of matter that characterizes our material world. The fascinating diversity of the Atomic Realm is revealed as we delve deeper. Each element has a distinct atomic structure, which enables it to produce the kaleidoscope of compounds that make up our world. The periodic table serves as a guide for us as we navigate the multiplicity of elements, from the simplicity of hydrogen to the intricacy of uranium. The Atomic Realm is a dynamic environment that undergoes continuous change and metamorphosis rather than being a static landscape. Observe the atoms' throbbing energy, which propels the chemical reactions that shape our surroundings. Discover the processes that combine atoms to form molecules and create the vast variety of compounds that make up everything from the air we breathe to the oceans that envelop our globe. But the adventure doesn't stop there. We are invited to explore the core of stars through The Atomic Realm, where nuclear fusion transforms elements and releases the energy that powers the universe. Admire the cosmic alchemy that, since the beginning of time, has molded the universe. Science and wonder blend together in the Atomic Realm to show a realm full of boundless possibilities but guided by exact laws. Come along on this journey where the secrets of matter reveal themselves and the atomic world's beauty invites you to reflect on the fundamental nature of reality itself.

Here it is at last: The long-awaited much-ANTicipated sequel and companion book to "Histrees - Boabgraphies." This time, Jill has branched out from the boabs to become obsessed with anthills and their inhabitANTS, especially the amazing termite structures built in northern Australia. She has been pretending to be a Myr-mecologist, which is a person who studies ants, not murmuring. Even the most amanteur of antomologists will be offended that I have included termites, otherwise known as white ants, under the heading of ants. That is because these creatures are not actually any kind of ant, but their anciant group of insects is most closely related to cockroaches. (Do I hear a united "Yuuuukk?") But let's face it, it is more difficult to make puns with the word 'termite.'

"Hannah "Kitten Lady" Shaw and professional cat photographer Andrew Marttila journey to thirty countries to bring you hundreds of photos and stories of cats from every corner of the world"--

An invitation to explore the life-giving lessons we can learn from the Earth, featuring stunning photography and reflections from an acclaimed visual artistThe Earth is the first tangible gift we were given. Yet when did you last pause to appreciate the immensity of the ocean, wander in silence through an ancient forest, or behold the grandeur of a mountain? How long has it been since you’ve felt grass beneath your feet?Accompanied by awe-inspiring full-color photography from landscape cinematographer and visual artist Stephen Proctor, Wild Wonder: What Nature Teaches Us About Slowing Down and Living Well combines pastoral observations about creation with an exploration of how it can provide healing to our minds and bodies. Divided into five parts that are each devoted to a unique aspect of nature—oceans, forests, rivers, ice, and mountains—Proctor encourages readers to recognize how being outside restores us and offers us a renewed sense of awe and wonder for the Creator.In each of the thirty brief essays, he points to some of the deep lessons nature can teach us. We can appreciate the gift of silence while observing a glacier, gain a new perspective on top of a mountain, learn the skill of slowing down from a river, and experience a metaphor of redemptive life after death through nurse logs. Each part includes an interview from an artist whose inspiration has been drawn from nature and ends with a “Time to Fly!” section that features reflection questions, simple action prompts, and sources for further exploration.Whether outdoor enthusiasts or armchair adventurers, readers of this book will be drawn into a more holistic and contemplative way of life and a deeper awareness of the beautiful world around them.

An inspiring, educational, and practical book about philosophy and art, and finding a personally meaningful life.Teacher, philosopher, and author Guy Tal has written several best-selling books on photography, creativity, and expression. While it would be understandable to label Guy a "photographer," it is more accurate to call him a philosopher and artist who has forged a creative life on his own terms: a life shaped by his love of nature, his interest in science and philosophy, his individualistic temperament, and his desire to create art that is expressive and significant in the ways most meaningful to him.In Be Extraordinary: Philosophical Advice for Photographic and Other Artists, Guy shares his knowledge of philosophy and art, then offers advice on how to implement it into your own work. In the first part, "Foundations," Guy lays out a conceptual framework for the book with short essays about philosophy and art. In the second part, "Practical Advice," he offers a series of brief essays aiming to enable and empower you to apply the foundational philosophies to your own life and work. Together, the two parts demonstrate how Guy has carefully fashioned his own perspective on philosophy, art, and life, and offer you a set of tools for finding your own path.This is not a how-to book of techniques and tips. The goal of the book is to make you think, to pose hard questions, to challenge you to question common beliefs and attitudes, to nudge you out of your comfort zone, and to help you find the courage to become who you--and only you--are. And in so doing, to create a life and art that is meaningful in the deepest ways that life and art can be meaningful, which is to say: meaningful to you.

This charming and modest autobiography gives a fascinating and detailed insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment. It is also a unique portrait of classic Paris haute couture of the 1950s and offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes. Dior details his childhood in Granville, the family and friends closest to him, his most difficult years and sudden success, as well as his sources of inspiration and creative processes.

Photographing wildlife is one of the most rewarding areas of photography. It touches our emotions, is dynamic and fast moving, and when we allow ourselves to enter an animal's world, the experience changes our lives.Photographer, Author and Workshop Leader Kathleen Reeder has fine-tuned her tips to photographing wildlife in this fully revised reference guide. Featuring over 50 of her beautiful wildlife photos from North America and Africa, as well as numerous charts, tables and graphs, the information presented is ideal for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. The book expands on the ideas central to Kathleen's photography techniques and reflects the latest advances in technology (including mirrorless and AI). It outlines essential elements for capturing visually compelling images, simplifies the technical knowledge, prepares you for spending a day in the field and can fit in your camera bag.Enjoy the personal connections with wildlife and being a part of those incredible moments!Included in the book are tips and guidelines on the following topics:Creating Intriguing PhotographsCues that Precede Specific Wildlife BehaviorsCamera Functions and Setting Guidelines for WildlifeIdeal Lenses and Essential EquipmentPhotographing in Different Lighting SituationsFreezing and Blurring MotionUsing Exposure Compensation and the HistogramAuto Focus Functions, Subject Detection, Scene Detection and Optimal UsesPhotographing through a Wire FencePhotographing through PlexiglassUsing External Flash

A book about the craft of camera-using and the creative struggle of picture-making.Learning how a camera works is not difficult. Once you understand how to focus and expose, the rest are details. So why is it such a challenge to make photographs that feel like they do what we hope for? Could it be we're asking the camera to do the work that all along has been ours to figure out? Is it possible we've been thinking too much about the camera and not enough about our own creativity? In an industry that obsesses over the gear and all too often ignores the deeper questions around creativity and expression, this should come as no surprise.It's true, the camera sees differently than we do. As our creative collaborator it can do things that we simply cannot. It can see much faster (1/8000 of a second) and much slower (8 seconds, or 8 minutes) than we can. It can cut the light in half, or double it. It can magnify, compress, and otherwise transform our field of view through lens and aperture choices. Learning to see as the camera does is, itself, an exercise in creative thinking and imagination.The journey of mastering this craft is not so much about bending the camera to our will, but working with the many different ways the camera is able to see the world in order to create photographs that express the way we see and feel about it. That effort is more creative than it is technical. Crucially, this journey is also about learning to give ourselves the permission to create photographs that are truly our own, to risk and experiment, and to explore and play. Too often we hold ourselves back.In Light, Space, and Time, photographer, teacher, and author David duChemin helps you learn to look in the same way as the camera does, and to think in the same language as the camera speaks. In 20 powerful essays, and featuring more than 100 beautiful photographs, David explores the place of the human behind the camera in the act of picture making, and he does so with the same inspiring heart, soul, and voice that he has brought to his previous best-selling books. Books that teach not only how to make photographs, but how to think like a photographer. Throughout the book, David encourages you to move beyond the functions of your camera to embrace the creative choices those functions make possible. This exploration provides new frameworks for thinking about your decisions, presents new ways to see and look, raises new questions about the challenges we face in being creative, and offers new answers as you carve out your own unique path forward. Most importantly, David will inspire you to head out with your camera and play with the possibilities held by every intersection of light, space, and time that eventually becomes a photograph.The result of all this? Freedom. Freedom to find new ways of wrestling with the challenges we all face when collaborating with the camera to make something that is truly our own. Freedom to embrace your fundamental creative nature, to overcome the fear of trying something new. Freedom to work as an artist more at ease with a process that's inherently messy. And freedom to make the kinds of photographs you've always wanted to create. Table of Contents 01 The Mind of the Photographer 02 Light, Space, and Time 03 Interesting Perceptions 04 Repetition, Risk, and Reward 05 Reaction and Response 06 The Visual and the Visceral 07 Art and Artifice 08 The Seduction of Subject 09 The Freedom of Flow 10 We're All Missing Something 11 The Power and Possibility of Constraint 12 Comparison and Creativity 13 Beyond the Settings 14 In Praise of Luck 15 Talent or Time? 16 Ever Forward 17 Imposters and Improvisers 18 Over the Shoulders of Giants 19 Starts and Stops 20 Find Your Magic

Sailing along California's often forbidding coast was a risky venture before 1854, the year the state's first lighthouse was established. Eventually more than forty lighthouse stations were built to guide mariners along 1,200 miles of coastline from San Diego to the Redwood Coast, and through bays and inland waters. Sharlene and Ted Nelson tell absorbing stories about each of these lighthouse stations, about the feats of their builders, and about the heroics of the men and women who tended the lights and fog signals. This new edition also contains: ¿ Information about lighthouses open to the public and offering tours.¿ Directions for reaching the lighthouses by road or on foot.¿ Numerous maps and photo graphs.¿ Information about finding the classic Fresnel lens still in use or display.¿ Tips for staying overnight in keepers' dwellings.

A turn-of-the century photography collection of one family's automobile travels through the early American West.

Haas' most cherished and personal project-originally conceived as an audiovisual slideshow-is recreated here in stunning color that will delight his numerous fans as well as anyone interested in Kodachrome photography. Three decades after its completion, Haas' most personal and least-known project is now available for the first time in this exquisitely produced book. Presented in a clean and spare design, this volume features reproductions of superb quality that allow readers to appreciate his mastery of color, light, and composition, and his ability to capture the mystery of daily life. For this collection Haas drew on images made in all phases of his career from 1952 to 1984, and, despite the title, most of these photographs are not abstract but rather clear, focused, well-exposed images of recognizable surfaces from the observable world around him: crumbling paint, graphic road markings, fabric, liquids, detritus, decay, and torn posters. David Campany's eloquent introductory essay lays the groundwork for a deep appreciation of the slideshow which, in book form, can be savored and understood in an entirely new way.

London's leading pub tour guide and host of the celebrated Liquid History Tours guides readers off the beaten path and through the doors of London's lesser known but most authentic pubs, lovingly captured on camera by esteemed photographer Horst A. Friedrichs. Welcome to the world of London's finest backstreet boozers. It's easy to stumble into London's iconic pubs. The ones where Shakespeare trod the boards, or Dickens scribbled his next novel. What's more difficult and ultimately more rewarding, is finding that special pub that has just the right vibe ; the pub that's tucked away from the maddening crowds of tourists and noisy out-oftowners; that almost mystical pub that you'll want to return to on a rainy evening, or show off to your friends. These are the hidden gems that Friedrichs and Warland introduce you to. Covering every corner of London from the city centre to its outer limits and beyond, these watering holes are permeated by personality and a passion for traditional hospitality. While the interiors might not boast architectural wonders, their unique qualities are brought to life through Friedrichs' stunning photography, which illuminates their character and charm, their idiosyncratic hosts and patrons, the menus scrawled on chalkboard, worn leather stools, and quirky artifacts. The pubs are the stars of this invaluable book that's as informative as it is collectible.

The first monograph of a rising star in the world of fashion photography and film, this dazzling volume is filled with lusciously colored images that capture Moses' eye for beauty and talent for storytelling. The first monograph of a rising star in the world of fashion photography and film, this dazzling volume is filled with lusciously colored images that capture Moses' eye for beauty and talent for storytelling. Gabriel Moses was only eighteen when he received his first commission-from Nike. Since then the self-taught British Nigerian photographer has been in enormous demand, with clients that range from Louis Vuitton and Burberry to Chanel and Vogue, and from stars such as Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, and Skepta. Gorgeous full page reproductions capture Moses' uniquely atmospheric vibe-marked by deep colors, rich textures-as well as his startling ease with his subject, be it music, fashion, or sports. A series of essays include a foreword by Moses, touching on his own ideology and practice; Federico Sargentone's insightful exploration of Moses' work; contributions and personal accounts by Matthew Williams, Ciesay, Clint, Samuel Ross and Slawn, among others; and a series of in-conversations, one with Skepta discussing the totality of life; and the second with Nick Knight exploring the depths of photography. Touching on every aspect of his work to date, including a number of previously unpublished images, this stunning and contemporary feeling monograph, designed by Hassan Rahim, dives deep into Moses' visual language and highlights his profound connection to family, community, and the culture around it.

A stunning visual memorial to Buffalo's architectural and industrial history.

Sprachen: Englisch & Deutsch - Format:19,5 x 24 cm Neues Konzept des Pflanzenportraits: Eine Hommage an die Einzigartigkeit jeder Blume und ein reicher Schatz an Wissen und Inspiration Das exklusive Design der Reihe macht aus den Büchern echte Hingucker im Regal und spannende Sammlerstücke auf dem Coffee-Table Ideal als Geschenk: Für alle, die gerne Blumen verschenken, aber nach einer weniger vergänglichen Alternative suchen Die Tulpe gehört eindeutig zu den Lieblingsblumen der Europäer. Und deshalb hat sie auch einen eigenen Titel in der herausragenden "Floramour"- Reihe verdient. Diese richtet sich an alle Blumenenthusiasten und widmet jeweils einen Bildband speziell einer Sorte und das auf eine neue und erfrischende Art. Auf einzigartige Weise schaffen es die beiden Autorinnen Karin Greiner und Simone Braun nun auch den anmutigen Charakter und die Ästhetik der Tulpe in "Floramour : Tulips/Tulpen" einzufangen und an ihre Leserschaft weiterzugeben. In einer grandiosen Hommage huldigt der Bildband "Floramour: Tulips/Tulpen" der beliebten Blume. Neben wunderschönen Fotografienbietet das Coffee Table Book mit informativen Texten und detaillierten Zeichnungen seinen Leser:innen einen spannenden Rundum-Blick auf die kraftvolle Zierpflanze. Tulpen gelten gemeinhin als Zeichen von Wohlstand und Luxus. Im 17. Jahrhundert erklommen die Blumenschönheiten in den Niederlanden einen besonders hohen Stellenwert und lösten in ganz Europa eine regelrechte Tulpenmanie aus. Die Zwiebeln der Blume erhielten zeitweise sogar währungsähnlichen Charakter. Tulpenzucht wurde zu einem ehrbaren Unterfangen und es verwundert kaum, dass daraus eine überaus beachtliche Vielfalt von über 4200 Tulpensorten entstand. Der informative Bildband bespricht die Kulturgeschichte der Pflanze auf kurzweilige Art. Tulpen stehen für den Anfang. Sie gehören zu den Frühlingsboten der Natur und besiegeln mit ihrem Erscheinen endgültig den Winter. Selbst nach dem Schnitt wachsen sie weiter und verkörpern wie kaum eine andere Blume das Lebendige. Für alle Tulpenfans und Blumenliebhaber ist "Floramour: Tulips/Tulpen" ein inspirierendes Portrait und passendes Geschenk, das neben berauschenden Bildern auch mit einer wundervollen Optik auftrumpft. Wer schon vorangegangene "Floramour"-Titel besitzt, der kann seine Sammlung mit "Tulpen" nun stilvoll erweitern.

Sprachen: Englisch & Deutsch - Format:19,5 x 24 cm Neues Konzept des Pflanzenportraits: Eine Hommage an die Einzigartigkeit jeder Blume und ein reicher Schatz an Wissen und Inspiration Das exklusive Design der Reihe macht aus den Büchern echte Hingucker im Regal und spannende Sammlerstücke auf dem Coffee-Table Ideal als Geschenk: Für alle, die gerne Blumen verschenken, aber nach einer weniger vergänglichen Alternative suchen Üppig, voll und wunderschön, die Pfingstrose gehört mit zu den prachtvollsten Blumen, die unsere Gärten zieren. Umso wehmütiger stimmt es alle Liebhaber dieser Schönheit, dass sie sich extrem rarmacht. Die Blütezeit beschränkt sich je nach Sorte auf wenige Wochen zwischen Mai und Juni. Wenn die Pfingstrose sich dann jedoch endlich dazu entschließt ihre Knospe zu öffnen, explodiert sie förmlich und liefert ein bombastisch gefülltes Blütenbild, das Pfingstrosenliebhaber in ekstatisches Verzücken versetzt. Jetzt können sich alle Freunde der üppigen Zierpflanze freuen, denn für die lange Wartezeit zwischen der Blüte bietet der Bildband "Floramour: Peonies / Pfingstrosen" einen Ersatz, der seinesgleichen sucht. Das Konzept dieser außergewöhnlichen Buchreihe sieht eine neue und sehr umfassende Annäherung an die ästhetische Pflanze vor. Neben Fotografien in berauschenden Farben und zarten Details vermittelt die Autorin Anja Klaffenbach in diesem Coffee Table Book spannendes botanisches Wissen und einen gekonnten Abriss zur Kulturgeschichte dieser prachtvollen Blume. Ergänzt werden die hochwertigen Bilder zu diesem Zweck durch filigrane Skizzen, Zeichnungen und kurzweilige Texte. "Floramour: Peonies / Pfingstrosen" ist ein einzigartiges Pflanzenporträt, das selbst versierte Blumenfans überraschen wird, denn dieses Buch überzeugt auf allen Ebenen. Mit einem wundervoll gearbeiteten Cover wird das Coffee-Table Book selbst zum Prunkstück im Bücherregal. Eine Inspiration für alle ambitionierten Gärtner und das perfekte Geschenk für alle Liebhaber der fein gefächerten Natur-Schönheit.

Sprachen: Englisch & Deutsch - Format:19,5 x 24 cm Neues Konzept des Pflanzenportraits: Eine Hommage an die Einzigartigkeit jeder Blume und ein reicher Schatz an Wissen und Inspiration Das exklusive Design der Reihe macht aus den Büchern echte Hingucker im Regal und spannende Sammlerstücke auf dem Coffee-Table Ideal als Geschenk: Für alle, die gerne Blumen verschenken, aber nach einer weniger vergänglichen Alternative suchen Endlich ein Blumenbuch, das sich nicht nur mit Zierpflanzen befasst, sondern Platz bietet für die Blumen am Wegesrand. In ihrem neuen Bildband "Floramour: Wildblumen" widmet sich die bekennende Gartenenthusiastin Anja Klaffenbacher all jenen Wildblumen, die uns beim Spaziergang auf Grünstreifen, Wiesenabschnitten, Parkflächen oder Wanderpfaden begegnen. Oft eher unscheinbar, mit kleinem Blütenkelch sind diese Wiesenblumen die Tupfer, die den Frühling und Sommer farblich prägen. Die Namen dieser Schönheiten sind dem Betrachter jedoch in der Regel unbekannt und diesem Umstand macht Klaffenbach nun ein Ende. Auf gewohnt liebevolle Art wird sich auch in dieser "Floramour"-Ausgabe mit dem jeweiligen Blumenthema auseinandergesetzt. Kurzweilig soll das Coffee Table Book sein, botanisches Wissen vermitteln und die Pflanzen von allen Seiten präsentieren, mit Fotos, Grafiken und Zeichnungen. Diese Aufgabe ist Klaffenbacher ganz hervorragend gelungen und herauskommt ein Bildband, der seinesgleichen sucht. Von außen wie von innen transportiert das Buch die Schönheit unserer Natur. Wer es aufschlägt, kommt sofort in Sommerstimmung und kann sich an den detailreichen und stimmungsvollen Bildern erfreuen. Klaffenbach zeigt in grandiosen Bildern die Ästhetik der Feldblumen, die im schnellen Schritt des Alltags oft kaum Beachtung findet. Der hochkarätige Bildband reiht sich als perfekte Ergänzung zu bereits erschienenen "Floramour"-Titeln ein und darf in dieser Sammlung auf keinen Fall fehlen. Wer ein außergewöhnlich schönes Buch als Geschenk für bekennende Blumenenthusiasten sucht, das voller Inspiration und Emotion steckt, der sollte nicht zögern hier zuzugreifen.

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