Eye Of The Beholder

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Summary: Wishing for More Candid Portraits
Review: As a fan of National Geographic, I always look foward to the spectacular images. This book has plenty of colorful, moving images. But I found myself wanting more images like those in the chapter "The Human Connection". Images of people that gave insight into their lives. My other wish was that we would see 'fresher' work. The images for the most part have been published over the years in Nat. Geo. Magazine. So if you are a subscriber, you will recognize many of the images.

The cover is a mesmerizing image and I wanted more of those images and less of landscapes and macro work of stoneware and such.

I don't regret buying it and there are many things to like. His vision, use of color and the output of his camera leave you wondering how can he get that kind of quality on film.

Rating:
Summary: Wishing for More Candid Portraits
Review: As a fan of National Geographic, I always look foward to the spectacular images. This book has plenty of colorful, moving images. But I found myself wanting more images like those in the chapter "The Human Connection". Images of people that gave insight into their lives. My other wish was that we would see 'fresher' work. The images for the most part have been published over the years in Nat. Geo. Magazine. So if you are a subscriber, you will recognize many of the images.

The cover is a mesmerizing image and I wanted more of those images and less of landscapes and macro work of stoneware and such.

I don't regret buying it and there are many things to like. His vision, use of color and the output of his camera leave you wondering how can he get that kind of quality on film.

Rating:
Summary: Wishing for More Candid Portraits
Review: As a fan of National Geographic, I always look foward to the spectacular images. This book has plenty of colorful, moving images. But I found myself wanting more images like those in the chapter "The Human Connection". Images of people that gave insight into their lives. My other wish was that we would see 'fresher' work. The images for the most part have been published over the years in Nat. Geo. Magazine. So if you are a subscriber, you will recognize many of the images.

The cover is a mesmerizing image and I wanted more of those images and less of landscapes and macro work of stoneware and such.

I don't regret buying it and there are many things to like. His vision, use of color and the output of his camera leave you wondering how can he get that kind of quality on film.

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Summary: Superb photographs, highly recommended!
Review: In the fall of 1959, I attended a U.S.Army photography school at Fort Monmouth,New Jersey with a young man named JamesStanfield who's ambition was to be aNational Geographic photographer. Wow,did he ever succeed! If you care aboutphotography and/or the world, I highlyrecommend this beautiful book.

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Summary: Superb photographs, highly recommended!
Review: In the fall of 1959, I attended a U.S.Army photography school at Fort Monmouth,New Jersey with a young man named JamesStanfield who's ambition was to be aNational Geographic photographer. Wow,did he ever succeed! If you care aboutphotography and/or the world, I highlyrecommend this beautiful book.

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Summary: Stunning photographs... and a good read, too!
Review: Pack your bags and head off on a 30-year quest to the ends of the earth with Geographic photographer Jim Stanfield! Take a look at the world through the "eye" of a true artist!

His photos will knock your socks off, as you might well expect; National Geographic's never published a book entirely devoted to one photographer's body of work before. But equally precious are the insights you'll get from the photos' captions and absorbing text.

Then, when you're through, set the book aside for a few days, and read it again when you're in a completely different mood. You'll see things that you never even came close to seeing the first time around!

Guess that's what they mean by great art, eh?!

Only one complaint.....haven't heard when the sequel's coming out! Hope we don't have to wait another thirty years!

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Summary: Absolutely stunning photography!!!
Review: This is one of my favorite photography books. It covers 30 years of images made by James Stanfield of the National Geographic. The book explains what led to Stanfield making each photograph, which adds greatly to my appreciation of this book. The section on the "Human Connection" will enrich your soul and the entire book is a celebration of life.

Rating:
Summary: Absolutely stunning photography!!!
Review: This is one of my favorite photography books. It covers 30 years of images made by James Stanfield of the National Geographic. The book explains what led to Stanfield making each photograph, which adds greatly to my appreciation of this book. The section on the "Human Connection" will enrich your soul and the entire book is a celebration of life.

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Summary: Brilliant!
Review: This is the opus of a master photojournalist. Absolutely superb in every aspect. A must for all Geographic fans and photographers alike.