Excellent photos and beautiful scenes!
358048
It was truly a pleasure to look at the various photos of the natural sceneries of California. I would highly recommend this for those interested in nature.
306738
I have no connection to Louisville, but I couldn't resist buying this book because it has such an extensive and superb collection of photos.  The older photos are in sepia (really lovely) and there's a lot of interesting written information.  The printing process is very good, and the cover (especially the front, but also the back) is gorgeous.  This is a special "coffee table" book and it was published with great care.
1120250
Right at the beginning of The Other Side of Nowhere, the author discloses that the photos included in this book are his earlier work and that he struggled with whether or not to publish them. He admits that he finds the quality of the photography is not nearly as good as the photographs (he) now takes. He neednt have worried. The photos in this book are GORGEOUS and well-worth sharing with readers.

How many of us will ever see an absolutely still hummingbird, wildflowers spurting through the parched desert land, a freshly caught cicada in the mouth of a phoebe or wild horses frolicking among the desert sagebrush? Thats whats so wonderful about wildlife photography. It gives everyone the unique opportunity to view scenery and wildlife we might never get to see otherwise.

The author explains the stories behind many of the photographs in this book. Whether its the difficulty of patiently waiting for a rapidly-flying hummingbird to land long enough to snap its photo (or catching one in mid-flight), or the dangers of working so closely to the natural habitat of a venomous rattlesnake, Max Allen candidly shares his wildlife photography tales. (Incidentally, the badger with a dirt-covered face is priceless!)

The author also helpfully shares his camera settings in the caption of every photo. At the end of the book, Max Allen adds additional resources for photographers and readers, including information about his equipment, some of his favorite photography locations and an extensive listing of the many types of species photographed in his book.

I loved the photos and information in The Other Side of Nowhere and I can highly recommend it to other photography enthusiasts!

eBook Review Gal received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
709336
The photos are super. The stories are even better. Real people. Real building. No rush.  In this case, one story is worth a thousand photos. Well done!
2105325
I am really enjoying this book because it has such breath-taking images of the paintings, and shows the titles/dates of each one. It also has so many Waterlillies, which are my favorites! I highly recommend this book!
2679412
This book, along with its preceding companion volume - Spaceshots and Snapshots of Projects Mercury and Gemini: A Rare Photographic History - is fabulous!

The texts of each chapter are concise yet very comprehensive with the main focus being on the photographs as the title suggests. The photos are really excellent selections and help convey a great sense of the times and the enthusiasm, optimism, dedication and urgency behind the Golden Age of US manned space flight. The photographs - both candid and formal - provide a view into numerous facets and aspects of the Apollo Programs(launch & flight crews, astronauts & their family members, rockets, flight directors, various badges & other ephemera etc.)

This doesnt mean that the text has been neglected. On the contrary, the authors have provided informative main texts for each of the chapters which are dedicated chronologically to each specific Apollo and subsequent Skylab and Apollo-Soyuz mission. Additionally, the captions for each of the photos are very thorough and informative as well.

This is a very nicely done job and clearly a labor of love from the authors and publisher. A book which I will return to many times.
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beautiful book w/lots of good color photographs
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I love the stories as well as the photographs in this book.
1881006
Fantastic photos of one of the world's most beautiful cities! Also a great value...terrific gift for New Yorkers and out-of-towners. Highly recommend!
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The generous pages allow for large photos of O'Keeffe and her art. Coupled with very informative captions and contextual explanations, this book provides a far richer experience than books that only have the art and quotes, good as they are. The variety of photos of O'Keeffe over many years and photographers included many candid ones that reveal more of her humanity beyond the carefully posed icon. I especially appreciate the many photos by Maria Chabot and the notes showing her crucial role in the renovation of the Abiquiu house. Thank you so much for this gorgeous, fascinating book.
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This is a beautiful book.  The photos are amazing and the text can really help inspire further research.  I bought this for my 7 year old son and know I will be buying more for gifts for kids of various ages.  Adults will also treasure this, I loved reading this and the pictures really help give me a renewed and deeper appreciation for where we live!
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Sure, we can find nice pictures online, but Meg Lambourne guides us to see the beauty in each photograph. This would be a great book to share with little ones, to help them see the beauty of everday things as well as spectacular places. I'm a teacher, and will use this to help my first graders get inspired for creative writing!
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Wow.  What a great book of photography!  It's really amazingly beautiful to look at!  It contains lots of pix of various trees and plants but there being a tree on the cover I figured that would be the case.  I mean really, the OLDEST living things on EARTH!  Call me strange but I think it's a fantastic study and WELL worth preserving in film because you never know when we'll no longer have these things around, you know?  The photographs are beautifully done.  Rachel Sussman is one of those rare gifted artists who give photography a good name and that makes me want to learn it myself!  She's able to see certain shapes, pick them out and make you see what she sees.  SIMPLY AMAZING!
2754270
There are so many interesting photos in this book.  The photographer did a great job!  I will be ordering more books with photos soon.
2315092
This is a fabulous book!  You will not be disappointed in the majesty of the photographs of churches!  A great opening of the book also :)  Makes a great gift as well!
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Beautiful photos of NYC by a very talented photographer
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The photos in this book are sensational with simple facts about camera settings of each shot. The quality is exceptional. Highly recommend this book just for the pleasure of seeing what can be done.