Washington: Portrait of a City

by Steve Gottlieb

Overview

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. These photographs provide an interpretation of our nation's capital that is both stirring and joyful, reverent yet luminous.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461623489
Publisher:	Taylor Trade Publishing
Publication date:	11/16/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	15 MB
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About the Author

Steve Gottlieb produced the bestselling American Icons and Abandoned America. Director of Horizon Photography Workshops, he lives in Chesapeake City, Maryland.

What People are Saying About This

I.M. Pei

Gottlieb transcends traditional architectural photography by interpreting architecture with the vision of a true artist.

Editorial Reviews

Gottlieb transcends traditional architectural photography by interpreting architecture with the vision of a true artist.

I.M. Pei

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.

Photographer's Forum - James Kaufmann

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 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.

The Review of Higher Education

Whatever the scene, Gottleib adds drama with his striking photography.

Oklahomian - Dennis Hall

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

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.

From the Publisher

Gottlieb shows Washington in a different light. His images of Washington are all his own.

Review Of Higher Education

Whatever the scene, Gottleib adds drama with his striking photography.
— Dennis Hall

Oklahomian

Gottlieb shows Washington in a different light. His images of Washington are all his own.

Washington Post

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