National Geographic is known for their beautiful pictures, so when the Life in Colors book was released I was excited to take a look. I definitely wasn’t disappointed. This book has such amazing photographs, and I was so inspired.
(Photo by Sean Ivester/National Geographic My Shot p. 122-123)
The over 500 pages in this book are divided into chapters based on colors. The photographs are so vivid it seems like they are jumping off the page. The lay-flat format of the book makes it easy to look through without having to fight to keep the pages from flipping back over. It also makes the pictures flow so much better without having the gutter between the pages.
(Photo by Jim Richardson/National Geographic p. 290-291)
As an aspiring photographer, I found there is so much to take in in this book. It really has something to offer for every photographer. The subject matter is varied, encompassing people, landscapes, architecture, or anything with vibrant color. There are even some black and white photos. I also like the fact that the images date from older hand-colored photographers right up to ones taken recently.
(Photo by Kalpana Chatterjee/National Geographic My Shot p. 302)
What is also nice is that I use this book to teach E about different things. We will look through the book together, and I will tell him what things are and we will look at different pictures. The vivid colors are very attractive to him, and he has often tried to “touch” trees or other objects — it is that realistic to him.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone. It has appeal to everyone from my grandparents in their 90s to 1 year old E and everyone in between. In addition, at the back of the book there is a list of the photos from the book that you can purchase for your own collection.
You can purchase this book on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other retailers.
Do you want one of these books for yourself? The publisher is giving me the opportunity to give away one of these books to one lucky reader. This contest runs from 12:01 a.m. EST Friday, January 25 through 11:59 p.m. EST Friday, February 1.
I love the state parks. I love pictures of nature. Thanks for the giveaway. Good luck everyone.
recent trip to blue ridge parkway inspired me. WOuld have a photo of GrandFather Mtn
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A bridge in Singapore, the potholes in South Africa, the beach in Cancun, The old buildings in Paris nd the narrow ones in the Netherlands
would put a picture of Petit Jean Mountain in arkansas because atop of that moutain you have a gorgeous view
Sunrise over Baltimore Harbor ay Fort McHenry. I can imgine why Francis Scott Key was inspired
a lot of nature
I’m inspired by my children and by trees. I love taking long walks in the forest (with a can of mace of course 😀 )
Thank you
some of the covered bridges in ashtabula county. ;}
My son (17 today!) is an aspiring photographer and I would put some of his amazing photos in this book. If I win this it would be for him he LOVES NG so much!
i’d put pictures of niagra falls
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I would put a picture of a beautiful tree in bloom