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The Pioneer Photographer is the story of William Henry Jackson’s love for the outdoors and of his adventurous life photographing the Rocky Mountain West during the late 1860s and 1870s. His meticulous descriptions of the rugged and treacherous landscapes, and the efforts required for capturing the images on glass plates, edify the reader about the enormous challenges presented by early photographic technology.
Imagine hauling the 120 pounds of...
65) Wife of moon
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"In 1907, photographer Edward S. Curtis arrived at the Wind River Reservation, hoping to document the Arapaho way of life before it vanished altogether. To preserve the legacy of warriors in battle, Curtis staged an attack on a village, planning to capture it on film. But it became all too real when the daughter of the tribe's chief was found murdered - and her killer was never identified." "Now, Curtis's photographs are on display at the museum of...
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2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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"Adapted from the adult title Microsculpture, this book for young readers is a unique photographic study of insects in mind-blowing magnification that celebrates the wonders of nature and science. Levon Biss's photographs capture in breathtaking detail the beauty of the insect world and are printed in large-scale formats to provide an unforgettable viewing experience"--Provided by publisher.
69) Shake
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Pub. Date
2013.
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Presents sequential photographs of sixty-one dogs caught in mid shake, capturing contorted expressions that range from humorous and awkward, to gruesome and bizarre.
70) Messages from the hidden lake , vol. vi: literary & art collection of the Alamosa Public Library
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This seventh annual literary magazine is a collection of prose, poetry and art submitted by artists from Alamosa, the San Luis Valley and beyond.
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2019
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See the full beauty of our night sky revealed as never before in over 200 photographs from around the world.
Bringing together the images of over 40 photographers across 25 countries, be astounded by the lights of the night sky in some of the darkest places on earth; discover the beauty of galaxies, planets, and stars; view great celestial events; and see some of the world's most important...
Bringing together the images of over 40 photographers across 25 countries, be astounded by the lights of the night sky in some of the darkest places on earth; discover the beauty of galaxies, planets, and stars; view great celestial events; and see some of the world's most important...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 8
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Thirteen-year-old Piper Davis records in her diary her experiences beginning in December 1941 when her brother joins the Navy, the United States goes to war, she attempts to document her life through photography, and her father--the pastor for a Japanese Baptist Church in Seattle--follows his congregants to an Idaho internment camp, taking her along with him. Includes historical notes.
75) Exposed
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 3
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High school senior Liz, a gifted photographer, can no longer see things clearly after her best friend accuses Liz's older brother of a terrible crime.
78) Flash burnout
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 9
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"Telephoto lens. Zoom. In a shutter release millisecond, Blake's world turns upside down. The nameless woman with the snake tattoo is not just another assignment. 'That's my mom!' gasps Marissa. Saturated self-portrait: Blake, nice guy, class clown, always trying to gget a laugh, not sure where to focus. Contrast. Shannon, Blake's GF. Total. Babe. Marissa, just a friend and fellow photographer. Shannon loves him; Marissa needs him. How is he supposed...
79) Funny Face
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c2001, p1956
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A musical with a Paris location; the editors of a fashion magazine find a sweet & naive girl, the perfect fulfillment for their fashion ideas. She has other ideas.
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