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Joson: Intimate Portrait of Nature
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Praise for joSon: Intimate Portraits of Nature
"Had Richard Avedon taken up gardening, he might have ended up with photos like these."
-Sunset Magazine
"JoSon's modern tools illuminate traditional art in 'Fotanicals'"
-SF Chronicle
"...as much as he treats them like supermodels, many of his subjects are actually the stalwarts of our gardens. California natives like poppies, highway landscape plants lily of the Nile, and even the flowering weeds that grow in sidewalk cracks have beauty and the potential to inspire."
--SF Chronicle
Publisher description:
In "joSon: Intimate Portraits of Nature," the award-winning photographer joSon takes us on an extraordinary up close journey through his masterful lens. From the vivid colors, to the detailed textures of each petal, the large-format art book features more than 125 stunning photographs of flower in full of details colors. joSon's magic is his ability to bring movement to a still image. Each bloom is like a dancer performing on stage: light, graceful, full of life. His work is a stunning mix of the familiar with the exotic, includes: Poppy, Magnolia, Angel's Trumpet, Dragon Fruit, Puya, Pitcher Plant, Banana flower, as well as captivating collections of orchids and tulips. "joSon: Intimate Portraits of Nature" is both a botanical reference guide and a timeless visual feast for discovering the wonders of nature. It's an absolute must-have for any collector of fine floral photography.
Praise for joSon: Intimate Portraits of Nature
"Had Richard Avedon taken up gardening, he might have ended up with photos like these."
-Sunset Magazine
"JoSon's modern tools illuminate traditional art in 'Fotanicals'"
-SF Chronicle
"...as much as he treats them like supermodels, many of his subjects are actually the stalwarts of our gardens. California natives like poppies, highway landscape plants lily of the Nile, and even the flowering weeds that grow in sidewalk cracks have beauty and the potential to inspire."
--SF Chronicle
Publisher description:
In "joSon: Intimate Portraits of Nature," the award-winning photographer joSon takes us on an extraordinary up close journey through his masterful lens. From the vivid colors, to the detailed textures of each petal, the large-format art book features more than 125 stunning photographs of flower in full of details colors. joSon's magic is his ability to bring movement to a still image. Each bloom is like a dancer performing on stage: light, graceful, full of life. His work is a stunning mix of the familiar with the exotic, includes: Poppy, Magnolia, Angel's Trumpet, Dragon Fruit, Puya, Pitcher Plant, Banana flower, as well as captivating collections of orchids and tulips. "joSon: Intimate Portraits of Nature" is both a botanical reference guide and a timeless visual feast for discovering the wonders of nature. It's an absolute must-have for any collector of fine floral photography.
208 pages, Hardcover
First published September 30, 2013
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January 30, 2023
Absolutely stunning photos. A great meditation on nature's many forms, with a number of flowers I hadn't encountered before. The photographer was formerly a monk, and it shows in the exquisite eye for detail and meditative nature of these photographs. A gorgeous book, pure visual enjoyment and inspiration.
March 27, 2017
joSon’s photos of flowers are absolutely stunning; they are vibrant, colorful, and incredibly dynamic, serving as a reminder of the wonders of nature. The flowers are crisp and clearly defined against simple black/white backgrounds, which provide stunning contrast to their subjects.
joSon has managed to capture the exquisite beauty of each individual flower, emphasizing their diversity in color and form. Every one of the flowers is bursting with life and energy. This book made me pause and reflect on nature and its marvels, and gave me new appreciation for flowers and their infinite, diverse beauty.
-Kelsey Joy
joSon has managed to capture the exquisite beauty of each individual flower, emphasizing their diversity in color and form. Every one of the flowers is bursting with life and energy. This book made me pause and reflect on nature and its marvels, and gave me new appreciation for flowers and their infinite, diverse beauty.
-Kelsey Joy
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