The Topographic Imaginary
Since the early 1980s, art photographers from metropolitan France have been training their lenses on ordinary landscapes throughout the country they call home. The Topographic Imaginary is the first book to study this important and flourishing trend. It examines work by artists who meld documentary and creative modes to attune viewers to places that mainstream culture tends to tune out, but which, as Ari J. Blatt argues, are in fact more meaningful than they initially appear. From views of building sites in Paris, peri-urban edgelands, or a tangle of trees in a forest, to those that ponder the play of light and shadow on roadside fields in Normandy or the tacky colors painted on dated village shopfronts, images that signal the emergence of a "topographic turn" in contemporary French photography constitute new ways of seeing and sensing France's diverse national territory. As Blatt suggests, they also represent a visual laboratory through which to investigate how landscape "scapes" our understanding of French culture. In their efforts to reimagine a more traditional and time-worn idea of France's shared common space, topographic photographs animate conversations about capital and class; cities and their peripheries; the politics and impact of development; migration and borders; memory, history, and affect; empire and postcolonialism; national identity; and the changing environment. The Topographic Imaginary thus reveals how attending to place in pictures provides valuable insight into the disposition of a nation in flux.
Tails of the World
Tails of the World(TM) is an international collective of professional pet photographers, united in our mission to make a difference for animals in need.Each year we raise thousands for animal charities by photographing local dogs for our annual Tails of the World book. 2024 was our biggest year yet, raising over $75k, with 855 dogs, 80 photographers and 16 countries.This is a celebration of dog. The adventurous dogs. The cuddly dogs. The goofy dogs. The old dogs. The shy dogs. The head-tilting, tail-wagging, tongue-lolling dogs.We love them all.
Sky's the Limit
Sky's the Limit: A Visual JourneyThe fleeting beauty of the heavens is captured through a series of breathtaking photographs that showcase the ever-changing canvas of the sky. Each image is a testament to nature's artistry, where light and atmosphere dance together in perfect harmony. From the soft pastels of sunrise to the dramatic contrasts of stormy clouds, these photographs invite you to pause, reflect, and breathe in the serenity and awe-inspiring power of the sky above.This book offers more than just stunning visuals-it is an exploration of the sky's endless moods and transformations. Whether you seek inspiration, tranquillity, or a moment of escape, these photographs will transport you into a world where time slows down, and nature's wonders unfold with every glance. With each turn of the page, you'll feel the vastness of the clouds and the infinite horizon that stretches beyond.Perfect for lovers of nature, photography, and art, Sky's the Limit: A Visual Journey reminds us all to look up and embrace the beauty that surrounds us.
Best Face Forward
A renowned photographer, curator, and critic offers extraordinary insights into the evolution and significance of portrait photography. "When we contemplate a portrait," says Gerry Badger in his introduction to this book, "we are asked to contemplate life. We are drawn powerfully to the person depicted." The relational aspect of portraiture comes into sharp focus through this personal selection of photographic portraits from the past two centuries. Here readers will find well-known works by widely recognized photographers together with lesser-known, but no less superb, pictures by lesser- known artists. Tied together with Badger's unique insights, these photographs reference and complement each other in an ongoing conversation about portrait photography's history, perspectives, and concerns.Each entry features a full-page duotone or color image accompanied by a brief essay. Badger's exacting insights and encyclopedic knowledge of his subject lead readers through a scintillating discussion that examines "death" portraits by Hippolyte Bayard and Sunil Gupta; issues of colonialism and racism through works by Malaysian photographer Yee I-Lann and Samuel Miller's portrait of Frederick Douglass; portraits of women from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; and what is perhaps the first "celebrity" photograph of Sarah Bernhardt. Including a variety of mediums, from calotype and collage to palladium and ink- jet prints, this volume is a marvelously enlightening masterclass on photographic portraiture, as well as a unique and valuable reference work.
101 Boys of Bel Ami
Throughoutthe world, the name Bel Ami stands for a masculine ideal of uninhibited youthand virility. When George Duroy founded the studio in the early 1990s as alabor of love, he set new standards for gay erotica. Since then, hundreds ofyoung men have come to symbolize the classic "Bel Ami boys." 101 of them arecollected in this book celebrating more than 30 years of the studio's history, includingsuch Bel Ami legends as Kris Evans, Jack Harrer, Dolph Lambert, Mick Lovell andKevin Warhol. They personify exactly what Duroy aimed for from the very start: seduction. WithPhotos by Joan Crisol, Rick Day, Luke Hamill, Attila Kiss, Dylan Rosser, MartyStevens and Benno Thoma.
Grow It, Show It!
Hair as a Medium of Information, Anchor of Identity, and Sign of Belonging Hair has always been used to send political messages and signal personal convictions. A medium of both public representation and intimacy, hair marks profound social shifts, reflects changing ideas, and can become a tool of transformation and self- empowerment. Hair serves as a (sub)cultural code and symbol of political power and emancipatory liberation; it is an object of politics of the body and queer discourses. Grow It, Show It! is the first-ever large-scale photography exhibition in Germany that is all about hair. Historic and contemporary photographs, videos, and film clips show body hair or its absence and shed light on it from diverse cultural, formal-aesthetic, and media angles. The catalogue combines a rich selection of pictures--including fine art photographs and imagery from fashion and social media--with an artist contribution and ten interdisciplinary essays from art history and cultural studies to shed light on the manifold aspects of hair, with a focus on the political, religious, and social dimensions that manifest themselves in fine art, fashion, and advertising photography. With essays by the curators Miriam Bettin and Thomas Seelig as well as Monilola Olayemi Ilupeju, Shahram Khosravi, Alma Kittner, Annekathrin Kohout, Johanna Kuroczik, Helga L羹dtke, Adebayo Quadry-Adekanbi, J繹rg Scheller, Bernd Stiegler, and Lori L. Tharps. Artists Hoda Afshar, Diane Arbus, Juan Pablo Echeverri, Samuel Fosso, Pippa Garner, Nan Goldin, Florence Henri, Peter Hujar, Herlinde Koelbl, Zoe Leonard, Ana Mendieta, Helmut Newton, Satomi Nihongi, Ulrike Ottinger, Ringl&Pitt, Roxana Rios, Thomas Ruff, Wolfgang Tillmans, and more.
Viva Las Vegas
Viva Las Vegas is an electrifying, illustrated celebration of the glitz, glamour, and unforgettable moments in the heart of Sin City. Set against the neon-lit backdrop of Las Vegas, this visually stunning book takes readers on a journey through iconic casinos, lively performances, and the vibrant nightlife that defines the city. Each illustration captures the essence of Vegas-from high-stakes excitement to quiet, hidden corners of unexpected beauty. Whether you're a lover of adventure or simply fascinated by the city's dazzling allure, Viva Las Vegas invites you to experience the magic, extravagance, and energy that make Las Vegas a world unlike any other.About the AuthorAnthony Gordon Pilla taught Social Studies to high school students in Connecticut and New York for 35 years. He created the following several literary works.During the 1960s, Folkways Records released two L.P. documentary albums on the presidency of the United States: The White House or Bust... Seven Steps to the Presidency. Hail to the Chief... An Inquiry into the Powers of the American Presidency. Recently, Mr. Pilla had two literary works published: Wave Mexicana and Germania. The first concerns border security and aliens. The second is a work of fiction on Hitler's Twisted Fantasy. People ask me where did I get my idea for Germania. I tell them from the film (The Producers). Starring: Mel Brooks- Zero Mostel - Gene Wilder.
Tokyo Street Photography
This is a photo book about Tokyo and people I met in the streets of the metropolis - 40 artistically remastered photographs. It is a very unique and special gift for yourself or your friends and family. It takes an open mind, a lot of time, plenty of luck and a good camera to do street photography. But, alas, most of the time the result is disappointing. The "decisive moment" is a nice concept but nothing you can force to achieve. It is there, or not - mostly not. And even if you are lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time and manage to press the button just then - in the end what you have is a photograph. Well, great, but 4 million pictures are uploaded to Instagram every hour (more than 1000 every second). So your picture is nothing but a drop in the ocean. Maybe a special, wonderful, beautiful drop - but: So what? Who cares? And if you have a tendency to see beauty or greatness or singularity in everyday things or scenes and take pictures thereof you are in trouble. Show them to other people and you can literally see how they think you are not quite right in your mind. These ordinary things? Photography does not end with the click on the button. If you take it seriously you know that the raw image is just the beginning. For me, the long sessions in front of the screen, the dark room of today, bring the moments when street photography metamorphises in art work. Pictures of little things, tiny moments, nothing important. But beautiful. Or interesting. Or even meaningful. At least: different.
Sightlines
- An exquisite collection of images that showcases the vast expanse and the fragile detail of Australia's landscapes - Lisa Michele Burns' ability to capture the light, colours, patterns and texture of the Australian landscape is unparalleled. This a superb record of Burns' journey across Australia, capturing world-famous sites, ancient landscapes and little-known locations - The captivating compilation reveals the patterns and palettes hidden in Australian environments, both above and below the surface, and showcases the vast continent as readers have never seen before - Burns is inspired by the magnificence and fragility of nature and takes the time to observe, research, and learn about each location, its history and formation. Burns' captions describe the history and geology of locations and memorable highlights of her two-year journey Revealing the patterns and palettes of the Australian landscape, photographer Lisa Michele Burns captures the vast continent as you've never seen it before. From the moment the sun rises on the east coast of Australia, a vivid colour palette is revealed, hour by hour, across the country. Ocean blues merge with white sandy shores that connect with green forests, rocky grey ridges and red desert plains. Across the vast and varied landscapes of Australia, the sightlines and the spectacles feel endless and infinite. The horizon stretches and extends; colours collide and combine; patterns compress and expand; and light constantly changes how we perceive and experience a landscape. In Sightlines: The Patterns + Palettes of the Australian Landscape, award-winning photographer Lisa Michele Burns expertly captures the beauty, artistry and splendour of the Australian landscape. From the rainbow of sandstone hues at Gantheaume Point and ancient monolith of Uluṟu to the dazzling colours and patterns at the Great Barrier Reef and misty rainforests of Tasmania's Western Wilds, Burns is inspired by the magnificence and fragility of nature and takes the time to observe, research, and learn about each location, its history and formation. This collection of images, photographed over two years, captures some of the indescribable magic of Australia, its vibrant and varied palette and patterns, and the sightlines that stretch across a seemingly never-ending landscape.
Tobacco Barns - Eastern North Carolina
There was a time when you could not ride down a road in Eastern North Carolina in the summer and not see tobacco growing on each side of the road. Tobacco was a major crop in Eastern North Carolina, but it was by accident of fate that it led North Carolina to dominate the tobacco industry.
The Timeless Backroads
The Timeless Backroads is a collection of photographs from the Amish countryside around Kalona, Iowa. Heart warming images tell a story of the exhausting daily regimen of farming without modern machinery, the simple innocence of growing up without the distractions of television or radio, and the down-home charm of this slower way of life. Interspersed with anecdotes about a culture which is totally at odds with the constant stress of our digital age, this book is a glimpse into the tranquil rural setting of this Amish community and a delightful addition to anybody's coffee table collection.
Dead & Company: Rainbow Full of Sound
Dead & Company: Rainbow Full of Sound - 2015-2023- The Touring Years is a captivating hard cover coffee table book that encapsulates the journey of this iconic band during the years it was actively touring beginning in 2015. Through the lens of Grateful Dead photographer Jay Blakesberg, the book vividly portrays the dynamic synergy among original Grateful Dead members Bobby Weir, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, with the addition of John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, Jeff Chimenti, and Jay Lane. The images capture the electrifying on and offstage band camaraderie along with the psychedelic swirl of the entire Grateful Dead experience. Additionally, there is a wonderful selection of photographs of the Deadheads who have been on this Journey beginning many decades ago and right up to the final touring dates in San Francisco in July 2023. The images seen in this book capture the essence of Dead & Company and their fans mission to keep the Grateful Dead's music and legacy alive. It features 100's of images that showcase each member's unique contribution to the band's timeless songbook and help tell the story of this "band beyond description." The book includes a foreword written by original Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart along with short captions and a closing essay by the photographer (Jay Blakesberg) who has been documenting the Grateful Dead experience for over 45 years. Rainbow Full of Sound is a visual celebration of the band's journey, offering viewers a glimpse into the ongoing Grateful Dead magic that has kept this multigenerational cosmic family together throughout the years.
Stills from Life
Stills from Life opens with Syd Shelton's dream of hope that the struggle and the fight for racial and class justice will prevail and it is the driving force dominating the last fifty years of his subjective photographic practice. From that time, he has never been anywhere without his camera bag in pursuit of what he calls the graphic argument.
Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Emptiness
Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Emptiness is a homage to a city William Ash called home for ten years. Returning to Tokyo in 2014, Ash captured an intimate portrait of this complex metropolis. Starting from the simple question of what is the natural landscape of Tokyo, Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Emptiness reveals the layers in both space and time that make up one of the most artificial topographies in the world. The images weave a beautiful and quiet narrative of this remarkable city. 80 photographs, 1 illustration, text in English and Japanese, 96 pages, 8.5"x11".
Michael Freeman On... Creative Exposure
In the fifth book of his new series, best-selling author Michael Freeman explains another fundamental element of the photographic process - exposure. THE LATEST BOOK IN THE ULTIMATE PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS SERIES, FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHOR MICHAEL FREEMAN Shooting starts with the exposure, and setting it is the first decision in photography - one that determines everything else to follow in creating a satisfying image. It's very far from being a simple binary choice between right and wrong, because there is no standard 'right' exposure. In the fifth book of his new series, best-selling author Michael Freeman takes a deep dive into another fundamental element of the photographic process. In his role as leading industry consultant in AI-led computational photography, Freeman reveals not only the full set of exposure processes available in and out of the camera, but how to link them to the personal aesthetic choices that we all want to make and argues that more than ever, exposure is a creative process. * Clearly explains the principles of photographic exposure through a concise and easy-to-follow format. * Examines the role of the photographer in the creative process of selective exposure. * Real-life examples demonstrate the range of exposure choices available in any photographic situation. * Takes account of the latest developments in computational digital photography and details how to work alongside them. * Gives the practical photographer the tools they need to take full creative control of their camera.
The New Cubans
Jean-Fran癟ois Bouchard's cinematic photography illuminates the previously underreported youth culture of contemporary Cuba, revealing a polymorphic, intimate community in which personal expression and gender diversity are vivaciously celebrated. Texts include an interview with renowned photographer and former Vice photo director Matthew Leifheit and an essay by Cuban art critic Jorge Per矇. The New Cubans showcases a Cuba few outsiders have seen or possibly even know exists. Amidst the countless hardships of life in Cuba and despite the present-day migration crisis, the younger generation of Cubans is shaping a new reality defined by nonconformity, gender diversity, and resilient creative expression. The New Cubans is a visual journey into this lesser-known Cuba, uprooting the clich矇 depictions of Cuban cigars, vintage cars, all-inclusive resorts, and Cold War echoes. Over recent years, an imperfect storm of global and local circumstances has reinvigorated Cuba's creative and alternative subcultures like never before. Largely driven by the recent widespread Internet access and the relaxation of the embargo during the Obama administration, the younger generation has increasingly embraced global influences, while suffering from the dire economic context on the island. Due to Cuba's strict COVID-19 lockdowns and renewed U.S. sanctions, few overseas visitors have witnessed this vibrant new reality. But Cuba also faces the largest migration crisis in its existence. In the past few years alone, hundreds of thousands of Cubans have left the country, many of them younger people. Many of the author's subjects have since fled the island or intend to, making his photographs vestiges of rapidly vanishing social circles and moments in Cuban history. Comprising more than 150 intimate, revealing photographs over 256 pages, The New Cubans is augmented with profiles of the fascinating individuals who welcomed Bouchard into their world. The book also features an interview with NYC-based photographer Matthew Leifheit and an essay by Cuban-based art critic Jorge Per矇. Devon Ruiz, the photographer's close collaborator who's a vivacious star in the nightlife and art scenes in Havana, contributes heartfelt text. The book's ultimate aim is to reveal the lesser-known but vibrant Cuban inclusiveness, gender-diversity openness, and the lifestyles of the younger, connected Cubans who will shape the future of the island or leave it behind in search of new possibilities.
The Tapestry
Both an exploration of color and form and a dazzling artistic statement, The Tapestry is a one-of-a-kind monograph that originated during a time of deep reflection and evolution for the artist. Relentlessly creative, Madigan Heck used the enforced pause of the global pandemic as a contemplative moment to revisit a decade of his work as a photographer and artist. This collection of images serves as a meditative exploration of Heck's fusion of photography and painting, characterized by a bold embrace of natural light, resulting in a stunning array of unapologetically beautiful and vividly colorful images. The flowing, lyrical design created in collaboration with leading design studio APFEL, weaves a visual narrative that traces not only the evolution of Madigan Heck's craft but also the threaded interconnections between photography, fashion, and the broader spectrum of visual art.With contemplative texts, this volume, presented as a covetable, collectible, and immersive book object, will appeal to all who appreciate light, color, and form in art and photography.
Mila I
Charming, quirky and effortlessly sexy, Ukrainian blonde Mila I would just be the ideal night nurse for all of us. The tall, slender sweetheart is on many members' all-time favorites list, and it's easy to see why. Blue-eyed beauty Mila made her debut at the age of 18 in "Atenian" by Goncharov. She has appeared on several other sites in the MetArt Network: Erotic Beauty, Errotica Archives, Rylsky Art, Eternal Desire, and Domai and Goddess Nudes (as Kissa). Mila's appeal can be attributed not just to her athletic good looks - long legs, incredible breasts, butterfly-winged pussy, peachy ass, and pretty face - but also to the vibrant personality that radiates out from her pictures. She is170 cm tall with just 52 kg. From the cute sun tattoo around her navel to the many candid shots of her playing the fool, everything about this irresistible girl suggests she is a whole lot of fun to be around. No wonder the many adoring epithets bestowed upon her by members include not just "goddess" but "to marry immediately." Mila is eye candy and just pure perfection.
Emily Bloom
Youthful and tender, Ukrainian model Emily Bloom looks just like a fairy out of our fantasy. And what a sexy fairy she is! Anda very flexible one too - as a former gymnast she can do spectacular exercises with her body. When Emily came into the picture all in the crew at Metart were just stunned. She got everybody with her bright smile and deep blue eyes. Emily is a classic combination of naturally sexy and adorably cute. Her sweet face and sensational figure, particularly her beautiful breasts, make a lasting impression. Emily made her debut at the age of 19 in a "Presenting" photoset by Arkisi. To her surprise she has discovered that she gets turned on by modelling in the nude. No wonder she is deservedly popular throughout the MetArt Network, with multiple appearances on SexArt, Erotic Beauty, Errotica Archives, Goddess Nudes, Eternal Desire and Rylsky Art. So what is it that makes Emily so alluring? Well, her incredible figure is certainly eye-catching, with a tiny waist and big natural breasts, with just 168 cm and 49 kg, but it's the naughty expression in her bright blue eyes that really grabs the attention. She has a playful, fresh-faced girl-next-door appeal, with a sweet smile and an air of not-quite-innocent allure. She's talented, too, an accomplished singer, musician, artist and actress (see her playing piano and singing in "Sarada" by Alex Iskan); she is the epitome of smart sexiness. Still young and actively modeling as well as pursuing her creative dreams, it will be fascinating to see how Emily continues to 'bloom' - there's no doubt she is a sexual force to be reckoned with!
Straplez.com
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The Beatles
The Beatles In Pictures celebrates the career and legacy of one of history's most iconic groups through 300 archive photographs. The best-selling band in history, with sales of over a billion, The Beatles John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr have had more number-one albums and sold more singles in the UK than any other act. This book takes a nostalgic and affectionate look at Britain's most famous pop group, from their early days in the 1960s to the band's break-up, with the aid of almost 300 photographs from the extensive archives of Mirrorpix. Photography in the book includes: Personal moments, backstage on tour, action shots on stage, and crowds, fans and frenzied streets.
Celestial & Elysium Girls
Stefan Soell has already thrilled a steadily growing international fan basewith his photo collections in books such as My Favourite Top Models, Alpenglühn, Waldlust, Modern Urban Girls, Susann and Carisha.The frescopainters of both antiquity and the Renaissance were masters in the representationof dimension and perspective, and provided the inspirationfor Stefan Soell's CELESTIAL & ELYSIUM GIRLS. Soell's photographyis additionally able to enhance the skill and artistry of the frescos, and the effect is amazing. Powerful light shining from the side shapes andenhances the models' figures, enabling the finest details and shapes tobe revealed. This is Stefan Soell's thickest book, containing 352 pages, created over a 20-year period and with many new images added whatwere previously single volumes; CelestialGirls (published in 2015) andElysium Girls (in 2017). When selecting models, Stefan Soell is particularlychoosy. We are amazed at how he always manages to find girls withextraordinary character and natural charisma. In addition to Susann, Zoi and Carisha, his well-known muses, a total of 50 (!) ladies from 16countries grace this volume, many of them never seen before. His modelsswitch between innocence and excitement, physical attraction and cooldistance. They are all of them CELESTIAL & ELYSIUM GIRLS, so whynot let yourself be very pleasantly charmed by their supernatural beauty?
Afrocentric Style
Illustrated with more than 100 color and black-and-white photos, a rich celebration linking the vibrancy of Black identity and expression with mainstream popular culture from the past to the present.The top memes, movements, and milestone moments dominating today's social media have focused on Beyonc矇, Rihanna, Hip-Hop, Usher, Black Enterprise crews, Abbott Elementary's rise, and Oprah's slim down. Driven by Black millennials, these trending topics demonstrate the influence and power of Black artistry and celebrity in American popular culture and around the globe. As Shirley Neal argues, this is more than just a fleeting style. It is a profound display of how pop culture is being used as a conduit for the revival of Black identity, culture, and history.The impact of Blackness in pop culture has never been as significant as it is today. African-themed searches have grown exponentially, and the surge of interest in Black pop culture crosses generations. Beautifully designed, Afrocentric Style explores the connection between Black identity and mainstream culture, interweaving more than 100 full-color and archival black-and-white photographs with thought-provoking commentary that offers parallels between the top Afrocentric stories that have trended on social media and their historical roots.Timely and timeless, this stunning anthology educates celebrates, and elevates readers' knowledge about the powerful influence of Afrocentric Style on mainstream pop culture and America's increasingly diverse society.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Portfolio 34
This commemorative portfolio displays all the 100 pictures awarded in the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, together with the stories of what they reveal and how they were created. Representing the work of photographers worldwide, they illustrate both the beauty and drama of the natural world and our conflicted relationship with it. Chosen by an international panel of judges from around 50,000 entries, the images are the work of photographers from dozens of countries and represent a worldwide range of styles and ways of seeing nature. You will find a rich variety of subjects, from wild regions, remarkable behaviour and portraits of creatures you may never have seen before, to reportage of vitally important ethical and environmental issues. Adding depth are the background stories - not just about how the pictures were made and the equipment used but also information about the subjects and why the photographers chose them.
Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Emptiness
Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Emptiness is a homage to a city William Ash called home for ten years. Returning to Tokyo in 2014, Ash captured an intimate portrait of this complex metropolis. Starting from the simple question of what is the natural landscape of Tokyo, Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Emptiness reveals the layers in both space and time that make up one of the most artificial topographies in the world. The images weave a beautiful and quiet narrative of this remarkable city. 80 photographs, 1 illustration, text in English and Japanese, 96 pages, 8.5"x11".
The Official Raspberry Pi Camera Module Guide
Take pictures and shoot video with your Raspberry PiConnecting the official High Quality Camera, Camera Module, or Global Shutter Camera turns your favourite credit-card-sized computer into a powerful digital camera. Learn how to set up and control the camera to capture stills and video footage.Discover the numerous modes and effects available, and use the camera in a variety of exciting projects across the chapters in this book: Precise camera control over a variety of camera options and effectsTime-lapse photography: capture photographs at regular intervals, and turn these images into a videoSelfies and stop-motion videoBuild a wildlife camera and observe creatures without disturbing themMake a smart door to to see who's at the door or know when the post has arrivedExplore the underwater world with your cameraLive-stream video and stills to a remote computerProtect your home with a security cameraYou'll learn how to take pictures the Raspberry Pi way, taking photos and videos from the command line and writing Python programs to automate the process. You'll even find out how to add real-time effects to images, such as an embossing effect. There are so many things you can do with a Raspberry Pi camera!
Tsukiji
Tsukiji, the place that gives the Tokyo Central Wholesale Market its common name, is somewhere between a well regulated machine and chaos. Stepping into the market is like stepping into a raging river where, if you don't quickly learn to navigate, you will drown under its activity. I stepped into this torrent for the first time in 1991, when nearly 3,000 tons of seafood was handled each day, making this the largest fish market in the world. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to relocate the market because of its aging infrastructure. This small book is my homage to this place.
Monemvasia
Monemvasia is a unique Byzantine city located on a rock in the southern Peloponnese; the central fortified are is known as the Castro. Poul Rasmussen, a Danish photographer, captured a period of physical and social change between 1968-1992. The local families were deserting the old buildings of the Castro, and moving to the mainland for work and for a more modern way of life. Throughout this period, the Castro maintained the role as the heart of the community. Poul Rasmussen (1929 - 1993) was a world famous Danish photographer. He became a permanent resident in the area in 1966. As a renowned international photographer, he photographed Monemvasia's community life during a period of significant change. His portraits are a remarkable record. He captured the changing face of the mainland village as the Castro was increasingly abandoned. Importantly, he shows the institutions of community life, the church and national and local festivals, were still taking place on the Rock, remaining the heart of this community. Collectively, the images display the last years of migration from the Castro, before the impact of tourism.
Trope Los Angeles
Trope Los Angeles, the seventh volume in the Trope City Edition series, celebrates the architecture and urban and natural landscapes of Los Angeles. The collection highlights the photographic images of emerging and independent photographers from LA and beyond, who through their passion for the craft, creative development, and social media smarts have attracted impressive followings on Instagram. This carefully curated and bound collection of photographs offers a new and fresh perspective on Los Angeles. Each chapter is accompanied by a map, along with the locations where the photographs were taken. From the glamour of Beverly Hills and Hollywood to the idyllic beaches of Santa Monica and the urban revitalization of the downtown Arts District, these images command a strong point of view: digitally processed, filtered, toned, de-saturated, sharpened, for a very urban sensibility. Featuring a mix of urban architecture and natural landscapes surrounding Los Angeles, these new images reveal distinctive and dramatic visions of one of the world's most exciting and dynamic cities.Featured photographers include: Tiffany Bell, Kelvin Cheng, Daniel Feldman, Matthew Gillespie, David Gonzalez, Greg Goyo Vargas, Ian Kobylanski, Kris Kuganathan, Neal Kumar, Jack Landau, Josh Luten, Alex Pelayo, Alex Ramirez, Rosa Rodriguez, Selene Sarı, Andy Shigekawa, Bryce Way, Matt Weitz, and Jeffery Xin.
Annie Leibovitz at Work
Annie Leibovitz, our most celebrated living photographer, explains how her pictures are made, in this updated edition of her classic textIn this newly revised edition of her seminal work, Leibovitz addresses young photographers and readers interested in what photographers do, but any reader interested in contemporary history will be fascinated by her account of one of the richest bodies of work in the photographic canon.The subjects include photojournalism, studio work, photographing dancers and athletes, working with writers, and making the transition from shooting with film to working with digital cameras.Originally published in 2008 and then updated and reissued in 2018, this revised and updated edition brings Leibovitz's bestselling book up to date, showcasing some of her most recent work.The photographs discussed include: portraits of the Rolling Stones, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Meryl Streep, Keith Haring, Joan Didion, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Patti Smith, William S. Burroughs, Rihanna, Agnes Martin, HRH Queen Elizabeth II, and Barack Obama.
Working the Sea
In 2012, The National Fisherman, a leading Maine-based trade magazine for commercial fishing, donated its entire pre-digital photographic archives to the Penobscot Marine Museum. Around the same time, The Atlantic Fisherman, a predecessor to The National Fisherman, also donated roughly one thousand images. The combined collections include thousands of photographs that provide a remarkable and comprehensive look at the American fishing industry from the 1920s to 1990s. The photographs of boats and the people who worked them are historically significant because they so thoroughly document a critical period of change and growth in the history of American fisheries. Working the Sea provides a curated look at more than one hundred of those images, highlighting the grit, drama, resourcefulness, practical minutiae, and sometimes epic feats that characterize this essential and iconic industry. The book includes an introduction that puts the importance of the collections in context. Expanded captions that accompany each photograph.
Prelude to Change, Hong Kong of the 1950s
In the 1950s, when few people had the means or opportunity to travel the world, the Cold War was at its height. On one side stood the Western powers; on the other, an uneasy alliance between Russia and Communist China. Young National Servicemen manned a large wireless listening post on Hong Kong Island, in defiance of the massive communist neighbor to the north. This posting offered these young men an otherwise unattainable chance to journey to the other side of the globe and experience a way of life that had persisted, with little change, since Hong Kong was forcibly colonized by Great Britain in 1841. The most significant change was a massive increase in population, spurred by the upheaval of the Chinese civil war that ended with the communist victory over the Nationalists in 1949. As depicted here, Hong Kong was both beautiful and, for many, impoverished, but always fascinating during this pivotal time in history.
Journey of the Heart
A gateway into a new realmAwaits me with open armsVivid imaginationDivine communicationJourney of the Heart is an evocative, compassionate collection of poetry, prose, and photography that celebrates the natural world and the human place within it. Empowering and philosophical, it asks the reader to engage in a restorative journey toward inner peace. With a focus on love and beauty, this collection asks readers to open their hearts to nature, and see the magic unfold.
Prelude to Change, Hong Kong of the 1950s
In the 1950s, when few people had the means or opportunity to travel the world, the Cold War was at its height. On one side stood the Western powers; on the other, an uneasy alliance between Russia and Communist China. Young National Servicemen manned a large wireless listening post on Hong Kong Island, in defiance of the massive communist neighbor to the north. This posting offered these young men an otherwise unattainable chance to journey to the other side of the globe and experience a way of life that had persisted, with little change, since Hong Kong was forcibly colonized by Great Britain in 1841. The most significant change was a massive increase in population, spurred by the upheaval of the Chinese civil war that ended with the communist victory over the Nationalists in 1949. As depicted here, Hong Kong was both beautiful and, for many, impoverished, but always fascinating during this pivotal time in history.
Journey of the Heart
A gateway into a new realmAwaits me with open armsVivid imaginationDivine communicationJourney of the Heart is an evocative, compassionate collection of poetry, prose, and photography that celebrates the natural world and the human place within it. Empowering and philosophical, it asks the reader to engage in a restorative journey toward inner peace. With a focus on love and beauty, this collection asks readers to open their hearts to nature, and see the magic unfold.
Identity Crisis
A catalogue of the first exhibition in the United States to focus on the emergence of photography as an art form in Java, Indonesia, which was on view at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University from January 21 to June 11, 2017. Working with a grant from the American Institute for Indonesian Studies, Brian traveled Java teaching and lecturing on photography at a variety of institutions and universities. In doing so, he engaged the developing ideas and patterns on photography emerging in the Javanese art schools and markets. The resulting book focuses on a group of artists and photographers addressing issues of personal or cultural identity, questioning or examining the forces that shape each of the individual photographers and the communities they represent, while also looking at the emergence and discourse of art photography in Java today. Featuring work by a number of important photographers and artists working around the island - including Krisna Murti, Wimo Ambala Bayang, Jim Allen Abel, Angki Purbandono, Dito Yuwono, Deden Durahman, Henrycus Napit Sunargo, Arum Tresnaningtyas Dayuputri, Amran Malik Hakim, and Tino Djumini - as well as historical photographs from the collections at the National Gallery of Art in Australia, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, and Cornell University, the book offers a unique perspective on the emerging trends of fine art photography across Java. Brian's accompanying text offers historical and global contexts for understanding the uses of photography in Indonesia today, and includes some of his own pictures made while working in Java. An afterward by art historian and writer Aminudin TH Siregar provides further historical context for looking at photography in Indonesia.
Where Creativity Roams Free
Raised amidst the lush tropical jungles of Zambia, my childhood was a wild symphony of tree-climbing escapades, mud-covered adventures, and an untamed spirit. Those formative years, with their vibrant sounds, intoxicating smells, and kaleidoscope of colours, now serve as the bedrock of my artistic expression and storytelling.Within the first five minutes of our encounter, it becomes apparent how deeply Africa has shaped my identity; I can't help but share the profound impact it has had on my life and creativity.Blessed with parents who nurtured a spirit of adventure, I was encouraged to push boundaries while always prioritising safety. This ethos propelled me across the globe, allowing me to experience life on five continents before finding my cherished home amid the enchanting highlands of Scotland.Through this portfolio, I invite you into my world-a place where nature and memory meet, where each image and brush stroke conveys not only a visual but an emotional truth. This collection represents more than scenes and landscapes; it is a journey through the places and moments that have left indelible marks on my soul. From the wild expanses of Africa and Australia to the mist-laden hills of Scotland, each piece is a testament to the places I've loved and the endless beauty I see through my lens and on my canvas.This is my first print edition, a chance to showcase what I love, and, above all, an invitation to see the world as I do.
Advanced Pets
Advanced Pets, a follow up to the acclaimed bestsellers Advanced Style, Advanced Style: Older & Wiser, and Advanced Love, explores the tender bond between photographer, author, and social media extraordinaire Ari Seth Cohen's colorful, catwalk-worthy subjects and their furry and feathered companions. This heartwarming book dives into the magic of interspecies relationships through Cohen's vibrant portraits and interviews of mature fashion icons with their adorable animal friends. Advanced Pets, a continuation of the photographer's renowned book series that has sold over 150,000 copies globally, builds on the conversations about age representation Ari Seth Cohen has been championing for the past decade, this time focusing on the cherished bonds between seniors and their pets. When Ari Seth Cohen's grandmother Bluma passed away in 2008, the author and photographer took her advice and moved from California to New York City in search of his creativity. Cohen immediately began to photograph and interview the senior fashionistas he saw on the city's streets as a way to deal with loss and explore his creative passion. He soon created a blog titled Advanced Style that quickly attracted the attention of the fashion industry. In 2015, The New York Times now-Chief Fashion Critic Vanessa Friedman credited Cohen with creating a global movement which has led to more age diversity and increased visibility for older models in popular culture, fashion, and advertising. This blog was inspired by his own grandmother's unique personal style and his lifelong interest in the uber-curated fashion of eclectic seniors. In 2012, Cohen released his first coffee table book, the widely successful Advanced Style. It sold 80,000 copies around the world and quickly became powerHouse Books' most successful title on social media. Cohen brought his colorful subjects to the big screen in the critically acclaimed Advanced Style Documentary. This was followed by a second book, Advanced Style: Older and Wiser (2016, powerHouse Books) and Advanced Love (2018, Abrams). Advanced Pets invites readers into a world of heartwarming connections between fabulously attired senior style icons and their beloved animal friends.
Tokyo TimeWarp
Larry Gawel grew up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (earning a BFA Degree in Applied Media Arts with a concentration in Photography), and ultimately attended Penn State, graduating with a MFA Degree in 1994. After graduation he relocated to Tempe, Arizona where he established his art practice, started a commercial photography business, and held adjunct teaching positions at Arizona State University and within the Maricopa County Community College system. In 1998, he moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and began working at Metropolitan Community College in Omaha. Since 2002 he has acted as the Photography Program Coordinator, managing a department that includes three full-time and five adjunct faculty members for a student body of about 100 students. From 2008 to 2022 he operated WorkSpace Gallery in Lincoln, Nebraska to exhibit photographic works by contemporary photographers. In 2013, he was elected as the Chairperson of the Midwest Chapter of the Society for Photographic Education and currently is a National Board Member for the organization.
A Very Vintage Christmas
- A nostalgic celebration of the joys of christmas past, from 1900 through to 1980A late-Victorian family gather for a charmingly awkward photo around their turkey feast. Women in glamorous fur coats stroke hosiery in a 1950s department store. A little boy opens a wooden rifle under a tree. There are some things about Christmas past that feel a world away. But there are others that aren't so different after all: lovers swap gifts, children build gingerbread houses, and a family ends the day rosy-cheeked and full of cheer. This photographic celebration of Christmas from yesteryear is amusing, surprising but ultimately heartwarming, reminding us of what works best at this time of year: the timeless joy of being together.
AI Nudes
This collection of AI generated breathtaking dream women is imaginative, seductive and taboo at the same time. A visual masterpiece. This photo book is a must for lovers of beauty, lust and uninhibited fantasy. AI-generated nude photography is the new pop culture. Unique, entertaining, curious and photorealistically overwhelmingly intense!
Ocooch Mountain Rocks
Love Rocks? This book is for you! If you have no prior interest in geology, it may awaken a new passion for knowing more about the history of our Earth and the symbiosis of rock and life. My mother had a flower garden in the back of the house next to the lilac bush where the hill sloped. She arranged it like a terrace with nice, rich soil behind stacked rocks. After my dad passed away when I was ten, I did my best to help her weed it. The stones were interesting, but one stood out, and I wondered where it had been found...I decided to ask my sister where Mother got that big strange rock in her flower garden. She told me to check out the old gravel pit dug for sand and gravel when cars replaced horses, and better roads were needed. It was small, only a few hundred feet long, and about ten to fifteen feet deep. A companion pit dug about the same time on a bluff across a deep, wide valley from my sister's farm was even smaller. The location of the smaller pit seemed odd. It was almost a quarter mile across the field from the curvy road that snaked up the hill. Why didn't they dig out sand and gravel at a more convenient place? "Ah, you have a familiar looking collection of bizarre rocks, which have had an amazing diagenetic history that almost defies a full understanding"-Robert H. Dott Jr. PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Rocks fascinate people, especially exotic ones, and the Ocooch Mountain Rocks give an exceptional, over-the-top visual experience that is visceral and emotive. Several times, we held an open house where people toured my displays, and no one was disappointed. Many returned for another look. One little girl mentioned in the dedication came twice and, on the second trip, brought her rock collection to share. That was a great day! The book was written because people wanted it and encouraged me to write. I love history, particularly earth history, which was my favorite part of the encyclopedias growing up as a latchkey kid in a small town. Given the highly unusual nature of the rocks, petrified structures formed by an early lifeform, the book became an opportunity to present a unique view of geological history for our area that covers billions of years, tracing the lifeform through time and planetary changes to our present-day, explaining bestowed benefits, and how the rocks were formed. I have a gift for seeing patterns and catching glimpses of unusual shapes when walking in my rock gardens or seeing a pair of eyes looking at me when sitting in the firelight surrounded by a jagged, horse-shoe-shaped wall of rocks. A surprising visage may appear when turning a rock on bluffs in piles of stones placed there by countless hours of toil as farmers removed them from the field where they weathered up and became a danger to equipment. Magnification can also uncover startling images. In the magic moment of discovery, pictures are spontaneously taken with whatever cellphone or camera is available. They are one-of-a-kind photos. All capture imagination and evoke emotion. A gallery of exceptional images transforms the manuscript into more than a geology book; it is photographic natural art, a story in stone. About the Author I am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. My wife, Kathleen, and I have eight children, all of whom will attest to my desire to lecture on exciting topics! After a business career, we moved to an acreage in Wisconsin. Someone asked me if the Ocooch Mountains were real. Solving the mystery of the Ocooch Mountains awakened a passion for writing, and the Ocooch Mountains and the Ocooch Mountain Rocks were written. With my beard, walking staff, and leather hat, trekking through the hills searching for rocks I become the Ocooch Mountain Man! Grandkids love it and our explorations become an exciting adventure! More unique history books and other genres are planned.
Picturing Black History
A groundbreaking collection of photographs and essays that shed new light on the history of Black America, from the Picturing Black History project. "Stunning . . . Provides fresh perspective on historical photographs and snapshots of Black life." --NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW "An astonishing work." --Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Picturing Black History uncovers untold stories and rarely seen images of the Black experience, providing new context around culturally significant moments. This beautiful collectible volume makes a thoughtful gift and is full of rousing, vibrant essays paired with rarely seen photographs that expand our understanding of Black history. The book is a collaborative effort between Getty Images, Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective, and the History departments at The Ohio State and Miami Universities. It informs, educates, and inspires our current moment by exploring the past, blending the breadth and depth of Getty Images's archives with the renowned expertise of Origins contributors and The Ohio State's and Miami's History departments, including Daniela Edmeier, Damarius Johnson, Nicholas Breyfogle, and Steve Conn. Created by a growing collective of professional historians, art historians, Black Studies scholars, and photographers and showcasing Getty Images's unmatched collection of photographs, Picturing Black History embraces the power of visual storytelling to relay little-known stories of oppression and resistance, perseverance and resilience, freedom, dreams, imagination, and joy within the United States and around the world. In collecting these new photographic essays, this book furthers an ongoing dialogue on the significance of Black history and Black life, sharing new perspectives on the current status of prejudice and discrimination bias with a wider audience. Picturing Black History uses the latest academic learning and scholarship to recontextualize and dispel prejudices, while uncovering, digitizing, and preserving new archival materials to amplify a more inclusive visual landscape. "Picturing Black History offers a trove of both famous and unseen photos with brief, poignant accompanying essays to show not only the centrality of Black people to American history but also how African Americans used the photographer's lens to tell their own stories. The editors, authors, and Getty images have created a beautiful book that stands on its own as a work of art, a veritable museum in print." --Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University
Spina Americana
In Spina Americana (American Spine in Latin), Sharum attempts to determine what the people, and their land, of the Central US have to do with contributing towards what he considers to be the 'national character' of the US.In this current political climate, where seclusion and division have gained the upper hand in the national psyche, it is Sharum's aim to find the unifying elements not only as Americans, but as a people.He wantedto see if this region could hold the key to other Americans having a better understanding of who America is as a country and what remains of the collective hope they still have as a nation. Sharum felt this could only be accomplished using a spectrum of long-term documentation, highlighting the overall complexityof what is generally assumed about this area.
8 Years 27 Concerts
Daryl Bughman, a renowned professional photographer, proudly presents his latest masterpiece: "8 Years 27 Concerts 2015-2023 Foreigner Live." This incredible picture book is a visual journey through the electrifying concerts of one of the most iconic rock bands of the 1980s. Spanning eight years of dedicated photography, this book captures the raw energy and timeless spirit of rock and roll like never before. Daryl's lens has immortalized the legends and Hall of Fame musicians who defined a generation, offering fans an intimate glimpse into the world of their rock heroes. Every picture in this stunning photography book takes readers back to an era that reshaped music, fashion, and culture. This book is a visual concert, inviting readers to experience the thunderous applause and the electric atmosphere. With his masterful eye for detail and emotion, Daryl Bughman has preserved history while also creating the ideal book for music enthusiasts. His work connects the legendary concerts to the present, ensuring that the legacy of these rock legends continues to inspire future generations. This concert photography book is a must-have for anyone with a love for photography or music. Such enthusiasts of music and photography admirers wouldn't want to miss the chance to own this piece of rock history.Concert Photography Book: This is a stunning concert photography book that brings the magic of live performances to life. Through Daryl Bughman's expertise, readers are transported into the heart of each concert, experiencing the raw energy and the amazing atmosphere.Photographing Guitarists and Singers: In "8 Years 27 Concerts 2015-2023 Foreigner Live," Daryl Bughman captures the dynamic performances of guitarists and singers. This book showcases the intensity and passion of the musicians as they pour their hearts into every note and lyric.For Composers, Musicians, Photographers and Everyone Else: This incredible book is ideal for composers, musicians, photographers, and fans alike. It offers a unique perspective on the artistry of live performance, inspiring musicians with its raw, emotional imagery. Photographers will appreciate Bughman's technical prowess and ability to capture the spirit of the moment.Music Photography: Daryl Bughman's new book exemplifies the art of music photography. Through his camera, the artist has captured the soul of live performances, freezing moments of emotion and energy. This book highlights the intricate relationship between music and visual art, demonstrating how a photograph can convey the rhythm, mood, and passion of a live concert. It's a must-have for any music photography fan.
