Synopses & Reviews
Shooting in all seasons and from dawn to dusk, Steinmetz captures the thrilling complexity and romance of 21st-century New York, with its new skyline and waterfront landscape, dazzling contemporary architecture and historic buildingsandmdash;along with parks and streets and rooftops used for every possible purpose, and the massive infrastructure that keeps it all going. Included are such iconic places as Central Park and Times Square, new landmarks such as the High Line and the September 11 Memorial, One World Trade Center and other additions to the exclusive list of the worldandrsquo;s tallest buildings, and intriguing sites throughout the five boroughs. Steinmetz records some of the cityandrsquo;s beloved traditionsandmdash;such as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, the New York marathon, and the U.S. Openandmdash;but what makes his photographs special is their surprising intimacy, as they capture New Yorkers going about their lives in their remarkable city.
Synopsis
"George Steinmetz's photo book, New York Air: The View From Above, presents an unparalleled visual feast of this well-known metropolis. Every photo offers a new perspective and a level of detail that turns familiar places into never-seen-before spectacles." --TIME Shooting in all seasons and from dawn to dusk, George Steinmetz captures the thrilling complexity and romance of 21st-century New York, with its skyline and waterfront landscape, dazzling contemporary architecture and historic buildings--along with parks and streets and rooftops used for every possible purpose, and the massive infrastructure that keeps it all going.
Included are such iconic places as Central Park and Times Square, landmarks such as the High Line and the September 11 Memorial, One World Trade Center and other additions to the exclusive list of the world's tallest buildings, and intriguing sites throughout the five boroughs. Steinmetz records some of the city's beloved traditions--such as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, the New York marathon, and the U.S. Open--but what makes his photographs special is their surprising intimacy, as they capture New Yorkers going about their lives in their remarkable city.
" Steinmetz] sees the city's landmarks with new eyes, presenting a feast of unexpected color and geometry in 120 photographs that test your powers of recognition." --New York Times
Synopsis
Aerial photographer George Steinmetz, shooting from a motorized paraglider, has created an unparalleled portrait of
Rub' al-Khali, or "the Empty Quarter," the largest and most likely the hottest sand desert in the world. Although only a fraction of the size of its giant neighbor, the Sahara, the Empty Quarter's punishing terrain has rarely been captured on film, and never from such a striking perspective.
Old maps, satellite images, and a dose of Arabian hospitality enabled Steinmetz to travel where few have ventured. He reveals in his photographs a true wilderness, without a single permanent human habitation or known point of water, preserved by its harsh climate and extreme remoteness, as well as a fascinating tradition of a hardy people living at its edges. For experienced travelers or explorers and for those who have never heard of the Empty Quarter, entering the heart of the Arabian Desert is truly the ultimate experience.
About the Author
George Steinmetz has been a regular contributor to
National Geographic and
GEO magazines for more than 20 years. He has won numerous awards for photography including two first prizes from World Press Photo, as well as awards and citations from Pictures of the Year, Overseas Press Club, and the Eisenstadt Awards. He is the author of Abrams'
African Air and lives in New Jersey.