A Portrait of the Yucatan [Paperback]

Scott Bulger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 24, 2001

72 black and white photographs depicting the Yucatan Peninsula as not normally seen by tourists. The people, the wildlife, the history.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Born in Cambridge Massachusetts in 1962, Scotts family moved to the small town of Hooksett New Hampshire in 1967. Raised as the oldest of six children, he bought his first 35mm camera in 1979 and quickly realized an affinity for photography. Originally working primarily in color, Scott made an artistic decision and switched exclusively to black and white and built his first darkroom in 1986. He still works almost exclusively in the 35mm format, enjoying the versatility and portability.

Product Details

• Paperback: 84 pages
• Publisher: Scott Bulger Photography (August 24, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097139010X
• ISBN-13: 978-0971390102
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,369,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photography, March 18, 2004

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Janie Dvorsky (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Portrait of the Yucatan (Paperback)

I have been to the Yucatan over a dozen times, and I have a love of the area, and especially of the people.
Scott's black and white photography captures the feeling of the Yucatan.
The expressions on the faces of the children show such joy and happiness.
Scott's pictures are breathtaking.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An all-round classic in Black&White, May 25, 2003

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Peter Daalder (Tasmania, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Portrait of the Yucatan (Paperback)

This is the kind of book that you can literally read from cover to cover. The classy black and white photographs in this book tell a tremendous story about the people and the culture of the Yucatan Peninsula, with additional attention to the flora and fauna of this region. Also included is a great section on "Tauromachia", better known as bullfighting in the english speaking world. This book tells a story about everyday life in the Yucatan using black and white photographs for a reason - it allows us to see real life. One of the most haunting photos can be found at the end of the book, where a Matador clearly shows the adrenaline in his facial expression after a bullfight. Highly recommended!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real View, September 14, 2001

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Tami Pruitt (Austin, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Portrait of the Yucatan (Paperback)

In an age filled with glossy, airbrushed travel brochures it is refreshing to see a different view of the Yucatan as portrayed in Scott Bulger's beautiful work. Although by his own admission, Bulger's ability to speak Spanish is "quite poor", he has spoken of the peninsula through his black and white portraiture. From the smiling and perhaps shy faces of young children to the startling shots of nature and ruins, the true essence of Mayan heritage has been captured. So, toss aside those color-filled brochures and see the real reason to travel into the Yucatan! Eagerly waiting for Mr. Bulger's next effort!