National Geographic dawn to dark photographs The magic of light

Conceptually, this latest offering from National Geographic attempts to follow the cycle of a day, with photographs arranged under eight simple headings: "Dawn," "Sunrise," "Morning," "Midday," "Afternoon," "Sunset," "Twilight," and "Night." However, there is little meaningful text, and the subjects of the photographs are so varied that one is left without much sense of theme. The book is also curiously subtitled "The Magic of Light," although the emphasis throughout is on colorful and dramatic images, like those typically published in the magazine. The title nonetheless includes an array of impressive photographs, drawn largely from National Geographic stock and collections. And these fine shots are the strength of the book. Both amateur and professional photographers and anyone who enjoys the stunning and often exotic images of this popular and legendary magazine will appreciate this work. Verdict This book is most suitable for popular photography collections in public libraries.-Raymond Bial, First Light Photography, Urbana, IL (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.