Patterns Of The Earth - Hardcover

Jung-Hüttl, Angelika

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0714846791 ISBN 13: 9780714846798

Publisher: Phaidon Press, 2007

Synopsis

Talking about the extraordinary and abstract natural patterns that occur on the earth's surface, this book features over 500 photographs of craters, pools and islands, rivers, canyons and streams, estuaries, icebergs and salt flats, all categorised by shape and form into defined sections, tabbed for easy access.

About this title

About the Author:

Bernhard Edmaier (b.1957) studied civil engineering and geology before becoming a professional photographer in 1992. Driven by his perennial interest in natural phenomena, he travels extensively to deserted and still untouched corners of the globe to gather material for his books and other photographic projects. He lives in Ampfing, a small village, in picturesque Bavaria, Germany.

On his trips, he is accompanied by Dr. Angelika Jung-Hüttl, fellow geologist and science writer for prominent German newspapers such as the Süddeutsche Zeitung. In close co-operation with Edmaier, she provides scientific commentaries to accompany his work. They have worked together for ten years.

Many of the places that Edmaier visits during his travels are inaccessible, devoid of human presence and often ridden with severe climatic conditions, therefore thorough research and careful preparation is needed to ensure success. Aerial shootings require particular care, including chartering an airplane or helicopter, depending on the height from which he intends to take photos and weather conditions present on location.

He uses a Hasselblad camera, format 6 x 6, with Zeiss lens and uses exclusively Fujichrome Velvia (50 ASA) film. His photographs are taken without color filters. The reproductions are true to nature without being electronically manipulated.

Review:

'The book has a natural rhythm that matches the organic quality of the imagery...an inspiration to photographers and artists alike.

'These abstractly beautiful compositions offer an awe-inspiring view of the planet...the photographs appear more like art than a geological survey. In fact, it's enough to send viewers into a bit of a trance. And once we've scooped our jaws off the floor, perhaps this book will help us respect this marvelous planet a bit more;

About this edition

• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0714846791
• ISBN 13: 9780714846798
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240