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Grant, Benjamin.
Subjects
Photography in geography.
Nature -- Effect of human beings on -- Pictorial works.
Human geography -- Pictorial works.
Global environmental change -- Pictorial works.
Earth (Planet) -- Pictorial works.
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Grant, Benjamin.
Photography in geography.
Nature -- Effect of human beings on -- Pictorial works.
Human geography -- Pictorial works.
Global environmental change -- Pictorial works.
Earth (Planet) -- Pictorial works.
MARC Display
Overview
: a
new
perspective
of
Earth
/ Benjamin Grant.
by
Grant, Benjamin.
Amphoto Books, c2016.
Call #:
778.35 G761o
Subjects
Photography in geography.
Nature -- Effect of human beings on -- Pictorial works.
Human geography -- Pictorial works.
Global environmental change -- Pictorial works.
Earth
(Planet) -- Pictorial works.
ISBN:
9780399578656 (hc.)
Alternate title:
New
perspective
of
Earth
Edition:
First American edition.
Description:
287 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Notes:
Collection of satellite images of
Earth
provided by DigitalGlobe annotated and reformated by Benjamin Grant.
Includes index.
Contents:
Where we harvest -- Extract -- Power -- Live -- Move -- Design -- Play -- Waste -- Are not.
Summary:
"A stunning and unique collection of satellite images of
Earth
that offer an unexpected look at humanity, derived from the wildly popular Daily
Overview
Instagram account. Inspired by the "
Overview
Effect" - a sensation that astronauts experience when given the opportunity to look down and view the
Earth
as a whole - the breathtaking, high definition satellite photographs offer a
new
way to look at the landscape that we have shaped. More than 200 images of industry, agriculture, architecture, and nature highlight incredible patterns while also revealing a deeper story about human impact. This extraordinary photographic journey around our planet captures the sense of wonder gained from a
new
, aerial vantage point and creates a
perspective
of
Earth
as it has never been seen before.
Overview
takes its inspiration from Daily
Overview
- an Instagram project established by author Benjamin Grant. Since he began the project in December 2013, his daily posts have both delighted and challenged his audience. For
Overview
, Grant has curated and created more than 200 original images by stitching together numerous high-resolution satellite photographs. Grant aims to not only inspire a fresh
perspective
of our planet but also encourage a
new
understanding of what human impact looks like. He lives and rides his bike in
New
York City."--Provided by publisher.
Genre:
Remote-sensing images
Other authors:
Digital Globe Incorporated.
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