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Searchings: Secret Landscapes of Flowers, Vol. II

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Barbara Bordnick is a fine photographer who has investigated every aspect of flowers with her camera. In Volume I now out of print the images were more uniform of the individual flowers. In this Volume II, she comes in for an even closer look at the petals, the serrations, the stems, and the stamens and pistils, allowing us, the voyeur viewer, to appreciate the 'sexuality' of the flowers.

The color is extraordinary and the 'anthropomorphic' suggestions she creates in the placement of the flower parts on the page suggest, or rather depict, the means by which flowers are propagated. The results are some very sensuous images along with the magnificent beauty of bud to full performance of the blooms she selects to share. Bordnick wisely keeps the commentary to a minimum and that allows the viewer to travel through the flora kingdom undaunted by verbal descriptions. This is a very beautiful coffee table book! A perfect gift for gardeners or for anyone who loves the transient fragility of blossoms and buds: Bordnick's art arrests time for us. Grady Harp, July 06

Barbara Bordnick's photographs gives the viewer a new and extraordinary view of flowers. Though these have always been a part of our life, the view that Ms. Bordnick gives us is incredibly beautiful. I thought her first book was great but in her second book, Searchings II, she shows the reader even more beauty and detail. This book is an absolute must if you are a fan of exceptional photography, Flowers, extraordinary detail or Beauty in general.

This is an excellent book for photographers interested in botanicals. Barbara Bordnick is an extraordinary floral photographer. She uses extreme close-ups of flowers to create unique, abstract landscapes. Her vibrant flowers show she has an impressive eye for color. I would definitely recommend any of her photography books.

Wonderful photography from an amazing point of view. I had actually bought Volume III first, at a book fair in New York. When I found there was another volume I just had to have it.

Barbara Bordnick is one of my favorite photographers. The book is a great addition to her posters.

This book is a treasure for nature, flower and plant lover's. Very inspirational and creative.