Women of Vision: National Geographic Photographers on Assignment
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (674 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1426212720 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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For 119 years the Society's maps have helped spread geographic knowledge around the globe. A vast database allows National Geographic to combine the latest data gained by space-age technology with innovative digital mapping techniques to create state-of-the-art political, physical, and thematic maps. National Geographic is a renowned authority in cartographic excellence. . The Society's meticulous researc
James R. Holland said There Are Certain Places Where Only Women Are Allowed.. For decades the Director of Photography at The National Geographic Society was seeking women photographers. The reason wasn't just that women see differently than men, but a more practical reason was that men simply aren't allowed into certain situations especially in Muslim Societies. My daughter, who is not a photographer, had a college room mate who was a Princess of a Muslim Country and when they went on an around the world jaunt my daughter was able to gain entry into a world closed to men. She has been able to visit harems and stay in "women only" quarters in several Arab co. Ameer Hamza Adhia said Classic book. Although once can say that too much has been cramped into it, the color production is quite good. I got what I was expecting. Women are mostly of vision but all of them are surely very brave and top of their profession.. Women photographers seldom have an exhibit as wonderful as this one that celebrates people in all their Women photographers seldom have an exhibit as wonderful as this one that celebrates people in all their iterations, birth, marriage, divorce, death and does so in many worlds. One photog immersed herself in the reindeer people, another in Afghanistan. I went back three times to see the exhibit at Cranbrook Science Institute outside Detroit. I can't go again so I got the book and enjoy it heartily.
These talented photojournalists are celebrated in this captivating photography book, covering places and subjects around the globe and sharing the same passion and commitment to storytelling that has come to define National Geographic magazine, with more than 31 million readers worldwide.Women of Vision is a tribute to the spirit and the ambition of these journalists and artists who have created riveting, visual experiences through the insightful, sensitive, and strategic use of a camera. With an introduction by Chris Johns, editor-in-chief of National Geographic magazine, and a thoughtful foreword by acclaimed journalist Ann Curry, this book presents both personal reflections and stunning selections of photographic assignment work from the past decade, setting a new standard for excellence that will continue to inspire for decades to come.From the elegant landscapes of the Mongolian steppes to the war-torn battlefields of Iraq; from the last great wildernesses of Africa to the flash and tumult of the Jersey Shore, these stories explore the realities of our world and the depths of what it means to be human in the 21st century.. Women photographers have produced many of
"Whether you love great photos, wonderful artwork, or an exceptional coffee table book, this National Geographic volume Women of Vision will astound you." --San Francisco Book Review"Unexpected and riveting" --Shelf Awareness"Eleven female photojournalists captured compelling images of moments experienced by subjects young and old, who struggle within the parameters of their culture, traditions, fate, expectations of others and more." --Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star