In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits

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Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 779.2 EAN: 9780792273639 ISBN: 079227363X Label: National Geographic Manufacturer: National Geographic Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 504 Publication Date: 2004-10-01 Publisher: National Geographic Release Date: 2004-10-01 Studio: National Geographic
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Editorial Reviews: National Geographic Greatest Portraits tells the story of portrait photography through the eyes - and words - of five accomplished National Geographic photographers. The book showcases images never-before-seen alongside award-winning favorites. New and fascinating text reveals photographers' individual experiences photographing people and their evaluation of NG portraits produced during each decade - from the late-19th century until today. In Focus opens with a beautiful and surprising look at National Geographic's contribution to the knowledge of the world's peoples through photography. Five chapters follow, each spanning approximately two decades and covering an era in world history and photographic style. The chapters are: Before 1930 (Exploring the power of photography), 1930s-1940s (The Great Depression and World War II), 1950s-1960s (Bright colors and perky smiles), and 1970s-1980s (Back to realism), and 1990s-Present (Everything is relative). Each of these chapters is a portrait of the world.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits Comment: National Geographic magazine has always displayed photographs with real meaning and I don't think anybody would disagree with me. Gratest Portraits takes things to another dimension. The depth of feeling in these photographs take you to another place. You can see into the very soul of the people involved, sheer beauty, intollerable suffering and everything in between. Every photograph told it's own story, the photographers created real magic. It would be a blessing indeed to have the skills to create even one photograph as beautiful as these. As I look at each portrait, some for much longer than others, running my hand over the page and try to feel what these people are feeling, you will become totally absorbed with the contents. I love this book and will treasure it forever. It is a masterpiece to say the least. Customer Rating: Summary: Here is the way to take photos of people. Comment: National Geographic has, of course, always been noted for outstanding photography. The book In Focus is certainly no exception. It offers outstanding portraits from every corner of the Earth. Some of the subject matter seems ordinary, but these skilled photographers are able to turn the ordinary into photographs that you will not forget. This is an excellent book to go through slowly while perusing the photos at length. The skill and the vision of the photographers is evident throughout. The book is a companion volume to two other National Geographic books - Through the Lens and Wide Angle. All the books are excellent. Customer Rating: Summary: Good book. Comment: Good, solid quality book with the pictures one has come to expect from National Geographic. A very good value. Customer Rating: Summary: Great book with low price Comment: This book covers most of NG's great portraits in early years. Considering it only costs $20 with 280 pics, this book is definitely worthing. Customer Rating: Summary: great book! Comment: highly recommended for any amateurs seeking ideas for portrait photography, very informative with little sections written out for history as well as organization into time periods of photography! More Reviews