In this poignant volume author/photographer Gottlieb turns his lens to the nation's capital—perhaps the most photographed city on earth. Through Gottlieb's remarkable eye, Washington, D.C. is portrayed in all seasons, at all times of day, and in every subtle variation of light. Water on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, for example, eerily suggests the blood of the slain president as it reflects the crimson hues of the rising sun. By contrast, the pageantry of a block of Georgetown row houses is presented as a palette of outrageous colors, from lavender to robin's egg blue to maroon. These photographs provide an interpretation of our nation's capital that is both stirring and joyful, reverent yet luminous.
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Whatever the scene, Gottleib adds drama with his striking photography. (Dennis Hall Oklahomian )
He successfully highlights many special features about his subjects. It's a worthy addition to any coffee table and may compel a trip to D.C. to see for yourself. (Tampa Tribune and Times )
This book is a straight-ahead documentary about Washington D.C. by a photographer whose passion for the city and its monuments is declared from the start. This is a strong visual introduction to our nation's capital. (James Kaufmann Photographer's Forum )
An inspiring book that captures the majesty of our nation's Capitol. Its pages are graced with a selection of beautiful images that depict the fine details of Washington's classical architecture and monuments along with the daily lives of the people who reside in this fair city. Gottlieb's work is highly detailed and expertly executed. (Shutterbug )
Gottlieb transcends traditional architectural photography by interpreting architecture with the vision of a true artist. (I.M. Pei )
Gottlieb brings the same qualities to his photography that brought him success in ten years of legal practice—intelligence, discipline, precision, skill. He also brings an ability to get to the heart of things. (Washingtonian Magazine )
Gottlieb shows Washington in a different light. His images of Washington are all his own. (Washington Post )
Gottlieb...finds surprising details and touching moments of human interaction with all that marble. His Park Service worker scrubbing the great chiseled head of Abraham Lincoln and the candid glimpse of a young lawyer dashing between the Corinthian columns of the Supreme Court building are timeless images. They’re the testaments of a sensitive photographer...that the symbolism around him, and the lofty words etched over every Palladian façade in sight—all this grandeur is really a matter of people. (Rangefinder )
He successfully highlights many special features about his subjects. It's a worthy addition to any coffee table and may compel a trip to D.C. to see for yourself. (Tampa Tribune and Times )
This book is a straight-ahead documentary about Washington D.C. by a photographer whose passion for the city and its monuments is declared from the start. This is a strong visual introduction to our nation's capital. (James Kaufmann Photographer's Forum )
An inspiring book that captures the majesty of our nation's Capitol. Its pages are graced with a selection of beautiful images that depict the fine details of Washington's classical architecture and monuments along with the daily lives of the people who reside in this fair city. Gottlieb's work is highly detailed and expertly executed. (Shutterbug )
Gottlieb transcends traditional architectural photography by interpreting architecture with the vision of a true artist. (I.M. Pei )
Gottlieb brings the same qualities to his photography that brought him success in ten years of legal practice—intelligence, discipline, precision, skill. He also brings an ability to get to the heart of things. (Washingtonian Magazine )
Gottlieb shows Washington in a different light. His images of Washington are all his own. (Washington Post )
Gottlieb...finds surprising details and touching moments of human interaction with all that marble. His Park Service worker scrubbing the great chiseled head of Abraham Lincoln and the candid glimpse of a young lawyer dashing between the Corinthian columns of the Supreme Court building are timeless images. They’re the testaments of a sensitive photographer...that the symbolism around him, and the lofty words etched over every Palladian façade in sight—all this grandeur is really a matter of people. (Rangefinder )
About the Author
Steve Gottlieb produced the bestselling American Icons and Abandoned America. Director of Horizon Photography Workshops, he lives in Chesapeake City, Maryland.
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A Love Song,
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This review is from: Washington: Portrait of a City (Hardcover)
Mr. Gottlieb is one of the finest photographers our country has to offer! His portrait of Washington is a love song to our nation's capitol. The photographs are spectacular, accompanied by a personal, touching and sometimes humorous text. If one thinks they know Washington, this book is a must see through this photographer's eyes. If one has never visited our nation's capitol, this will be a personal journey through a beautiful city.
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Beautiful photographs, but....,
By DL (Dallas, Tx) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Washington: Portrait of a City (Hardcover)
This book contains some wonderfully "art-y" photographs, but it's more about the photographer than about the District of Columbia. If you are already familiar with the capital, you will probably enjoy the photographs, but it's not the book for you if you want a sort of tourist-oriented collection of prominent landmarks and vistas. Instead, the photos tend to be close-ups of a tiny corner of a building or monument; unless you read the photographer's notes, you will often not be able to identify what you are looking at. That being said, some of the photos are rather beautiful - this is a book for people interested in photography, not in tourism or reference. For the latter folks, I recommend Robert Cameron's "Above Washington" although it needs to be updated.
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This is something you should really take a look at it may happen before we know it.....GORE in The White House as our Leader
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