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Earthsong by edmaier, bernhard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In this new volume, edmaier looks at waterfrom both the air and the groundas a source of life and one of the most important landscapeshaping forces on earth. In order to achieve this aim, bernhard edmaier uses aerial photography as his. When you think about it, bernhard edmaier had to first see a scene from the air and then realize its potential. The science behind earths many colors a new book of breathtaking aerial photography by bernhard edmaier explains how the planets vividly colored landscapes and seascapes came to be. He is the main author of the illustrated book earthsong 2005. Great scienceminded coffee table books popular science. Photographer captures stunning views of the earths water. His first image collections vulkane 1994, eisige welten 1996, and geoart deutschland 2003 were consecutively voted the most beautiful science books of the year. His extraordinary photographs are the result of meticulously planned and researched expeditions that take him from the endless deserts of africa to the ice plains of iceland and the coral cliffs of the great barrier reef. While every attempt has been made to ensure stock availability, occasionally we do run out of stock at our stores. Bernhard edmaiers search for white photography agenda.
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Bernhard edmaier s magnificent collection of aerial photographs of the planet shows in sumptuous detail just how all the colours of the spectrum are represented on earth, from vivid oranges to rich greens, from molten reds to subtle wisps of violet, all of them the result of natural, geological and chemical processes over the course of billions of years. Public galleries in many european countries present bernhard edmaiers images of the earth at individual and group exhibitions. He has done about 20 fictional and nonfictional books. Colours of the earth by bernhard edmaier librarything. Bernhard edmaier s latest book of stunning photographs of earths topography focuses on the vibrant, dazzling and almost unlikely colors that abound in nature. This stunning collection of photographs from bernhard edmaier showcases the worlds most dramatic and beautiful volcanic landscapes. Water by bernhard edmaier, 97837981657, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. With its chapters arranged according to colour, we are afforded example after stunning example of the natural world in all its deep greens, its electric oranges, its fierce. Jan 02, 2014 posts about books written by glyn ridgers. The union newspaperearthsong, by geologistturnedaerial photographer bernhard edmaier, offers unique aesthetic images from 20,000 feet in the air of different, often remote, environments. The sacramento beeart meets earth science in earthsong, a gallery of spectacular aerial photographs by bernhard edmaier. Welcome to the most comprehensive website on the internet for listing books in order. The eagerly awaited edition three of hasselblads much lauded victor photography book is available this week and the accent is now even more firmly on the outstanding images that are being showcased.
Bernhard edmaiers nature photography reminds of action paintings geology becomes a special field of art history foto magazin, germany. Earthsong divides the planet into four parts reflecting the major environments that cover its surface aqua water, barren tundra, desert lands with minimal precipitation. Water by bernhard edmaier at abbeys bookshop 97837981657. Bekijk meer ideeen over luchtfotografie, galapagos eilanden en natuur. In his latest book, bernhard edmaier presents breathtaking waterscapesfrom both the air and on the ground. Earth on fire how volcanoes shape our planet hardcover. The result of meticulous planning and research, his extraordinary travels take him from the endless deserts of africa to the ice plains of iceland and the coral cliffs of the great barrier reef. A panoply of amazing abstract patterns that occur naturally on the earths surface collected into a compact handbook over 400 aerial photographs taken by one of the worlds greatest aerial photographers. As is so true of the southwest, it was first photographed by a german photographer bernhard edmaier from a plane. Angelika jung huttl is a geologist and writer whose work has appeared in numerous newspapers and popular scientific magazines. In 2001 bernhard edmaier received the prestigious hasselblad master award. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. In this new volume, edmaier looks at water from both the air and the ground as a source of life and one of the most important landscape shaping forces on earth. Photography picture stories earths most striking scenes, as seen from above photographer bernhard edmaier s aerial landscapes are a celebration of color, form, and the wonders of.
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