Light Through the Trees: Photographs at The Morton Arboretum by Peter J. Vagt (E

Description: Light Through the Trees by Peter J. Vagt "I dont compose pictures, I find them in the colors, patterns, and shadows of the trees in front of me. While I walk, I let my feelings well up in my consciousness. My feelings guide me to find what Im seeing and feeling and distill it into a picture."A beloved and popular Illinois institution, The Morton Arboretum welcomes one million annual visitors to walk its trails and view the 4,200 tree species on the grounds. Peter Vagt has photographed the Arboretum for over twenty years. This collection showcases eighty-five of his favorite works, each one in full color. Vagts close attention to place and time reflects both his profound connection to the Arboretum and its preeminence as a sanctuary for anyone in search of transcendence in nature.A celebration of The Morton Arboretum in its centenary year, Light Through the Trees is the perfect keepsake or gift for anyone who admires trees and believes in their restorative power. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Peter Vagt is a photographer and retired geologist living in Nashville, Tennessee. He began to visit The Morton Arboretum while in college. He has sold prints of his work at the Arboretum since 1999. Review "Within its more than 100 pages, Vagt takes readers through the seasons within the 1,700 acre public garden with pictures of vivid color, and tranquil scenes of nature that look as if youre peering at something fairytale-like. " --Chicago Tribune "Wonderful and interesting. This book challenges the stereotype of the Midwest as flyover country. The photographs are strong but what makes them unique is their association with the specific place."--Justin Hamm, author of Midwestern"The photographs are both technically and compositionally great and give a beautiful overview of what youll find at the Arboretum. A coffee table book for anyone visiting The Morton Arboretum or anyone who loves nature."--Tytia Habing, national photographer Long Description "I dont compose pictures, I find them in the colors, patterns, and shadows of the trees in front of me. While I walk, I let my feelings well up in my consciousness. My feelings guide me to find what Im seeing and feeling and distill it into a picture."A beloved and popular Illinois institution, The Morton Arboretum welcomes one million annual visitors to walk its trails and view the 4,200 tree species on the grounds. Peter Vagt has photographed the Arboretum for over twenty years. This collection showcases eighty-five of his favorite works, each one in full color. Vagts close attention to place and time reflects both his profound connection to the Arboretum and its preeminence as a sanctuary for anyone in search of transcendence in nature.A celebration of The Morton Arboretum in its centenary year, Light Through the Trees is the perfect keepsake or gift for anyone who admires trees and believes in their restorative power. Review Text "Wonderful and interesting. This book challenges the stereotype of the Midwest as flyover country. The photographs are strong but what makes them unique is their association with the specific place."--Justin Hamm, author of Midwestern "The photographs are both technically and compositionally great and give a beautiful overview of what youll find at the Arboretum. A coffee table book for anyone visiting The Morton Arboretum or anyone who loves nature."--Tytia Habing, national photographer Review Quote "Wonderful and interesting. This book challenges the stereotype of the Midwest as flyover country. The photographs are strong but what makes them unique is their association with the specific place."--Justin Hamm, author of Midwestern Details ISBN0252044606 Author Peter J. Vagt Short Title Light Through the Trees Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 0252044606 ISBN-13 9780252044601 Format Hardcover Publisher University of Illinois Press Imprint University of Illinois Press Place of Publication Baltimore Country of Publication United States Illustrations 85 color photographs, 1 map Pages 112 Publication Date 2022-08-02 NZ Release Date 2022-08-02 US Release Date 2022-08-02 UK Release Date 2022-08-02 Subtitle Photographs at The Morton Arboretum Alternative 9780252053610 DEWEY 779.3609773 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-08-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138303657;

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