Photographer mark laita has a mention in wikipedia for a wild and unusual reason. Mark laitas stunning photographs of slithering beasts in his new book, serpentine, mark laita captures the colors, textures and sinuous forms of a variety of snake species. Following his series serpentine, which focused on multihued snakes from around the world, laita has compiled this similar collection of varicolored and multipatterned underwater creatures titled sea, revealing an unbelievably photogenic array of water treading life forms. The film was released in the united kingdom on 5 december 2014, and in. Black sea by neal ascherson meet your next favorite book. Remainder books are usually marked with a black marker swipe on the bottom. Camera work berlin presents the last pictures of mark laita.
Open to any page in the book and only one side has a picture, the opposite side is just black. All the photos are on a black background with no text. Aug 29, 2012 sea offers a collection of 85 stunning images of strange and beautiful aquatic creatures. Inciting both allure and alarm, shining pastel pythons and vibrant green vipers slither across the. For serpentine, which is also a stunning photography book, laita visited. Mark laitas stunning photographs of slithering beasts in his new book, serpentine, mark laita captures the colors, textures and sinuous forms of. Buy a discounted hardcover of sea online from australias leading online bookstore. Internationally awardwinning photographer mark laita has focused his vast techn. Amaranthine, sea and serpentine mark laita exhibitions. Mar 19, 2008 a black mark on books is probably better known as a remainder mark. He has survived to keep flying all over the world to shoot other deadly snakes for his book serpentine. Vollmann is a novelist, journalist, short story writer, essayist, and winner of the national book award.
There is a key at the end of the book with information about each snake. One clear night while the others slept, i climbed the stairs to the roof of the house and under a sky strewn with stars i gazed at the sea, at the spread of it, the rolling crests of it raked by the wind, becoming like bits of lace tossed in the air. The black sea is a well written if, at times, a rather self indulgent book. Photographer mark laita was taking a snake portrait when the black mamba subject lashed out and bit him and he caught it all on camera. Mark laita was taking pictures of snakes for his latest photography project called serpentine. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I loved the simplicity of subject matter on a black background. See more ideas about photography, ink in water and sea photography. Oct 12, 2017 photographer mark laita has a career that spans over 20 years, with his clean, graphic imagery used by clients such as apple and bmw.
This is the second time his work has appeared in orion. The title of this book is sea and it was written by mark laita. Mark laitas previous exhibitions at the faheyklein gallery were based on an eight. She is currently working on a new nonfiction book, how to be animal. Mark laita photographs the magnificent forms, textures, and colors he finds in nature. In the series sea, whether its a sea horse gently tending to its offspring or a. The book is a collection of beautifully lit snakes against a black background, in order to best bring out the stunning colors and textures of the serpents. Mark laita photographer mark laita unveils a pantheon of spectacular snakes in this electrifying collection. Laita decided not to get antivenom treatment, yet made it out alive.
Photographer captures exact moment black mamba bites him. Mar, 2012 the three series sea, serpentine and amaranthine are the latest photographic work of mark laita. Nov 24, 2016 mark laita, introduction to sea the book presents a wide range of species, from sea horses, stingrays and clown fish to eels, snails and sharks, all seized in their uniqueness. In fact, you should be walking on cloud nine right about now. Breathtaking photographs of sea creatures by mark laita brain. The book is a collection of gorgeously lit snakes against a black backdrop. The three series sea, serpentine and amaranthine are the latest photographic work of mark laita. His first book on the sea was published in 2011 and the.
Jan 23, 20 following his series serpentine, which focused on multihued snakes from around the world, laita has compiled this similar collection of varicolored and multipatterned underwater creatures titled sea, revealing an unbelievably photogenic array of water treading life forms. In serpentine, beautiful snakes, twisting and turning. In sea, with cuttingedge photographic techniques, laita unveils the full splendor and otherworldliness of the oceans inhabitants in an entirely new and thrilling way. Photographer mark laita has a career that spans over 20 years, with his clean, graphic imagery used by clients such as apple and bmw. Bringing these sensibilities to a different arena, his project serpentine saw him photographing a wide variety of colorful snakes. Lithuanianamerican photographer, mark laita, has published three books of photography. Lovely hardcover book with photographic portraits of many snake species from around the world. Luckily for him, it was a nonvenomous dry bite, which he inadvertently caught on film the moment it. Mark laita amaranthine, sea, and serpentine july 28, 2011 through september 3, 2011 reception for the artist, thursday, july 28, 7 9 p. Sea offers a collection of 85 stunning images of strange and beautiful aquatic creatures. A black mark on books is probably better known as a remainder mark. Mark laitas utterly breathtaking photographs of sea creatures. Is there anything in life that feels better than making the right decision at the right time. His second book, sea, features the grace and diversity of sea creatures reflected against the surface of their world.
After the 14foot black mamba sunk its fangs into his flesh, laita shot photographs of it until his assistant pointed out that there was blood gushing from his leg. The contrast between the black background and the kaleidoscopic colours of the animals creates an amazing effect and the exhibits seem to jump off the page. Black and white octopus stripe fabric by the yard by melindawolfdesigns i like the level of detail, the texture, and eyes of this one as well. Breathtaking photographs of sea creatures by mark laita.
You might recall photographer mark laita and his superb series created. Dec 09, 2014 lithuanianamerican photographer, mark laita, has published three books of photography. The only reason he survived the attack by the black mamba was because it was a dry bite with no venom. See more ideas about beautiful snakes, animals and snake photos. A series of photos serpentine has collected as the best work of american photographer mark laity mark laita. The black mamba dendroaspis polylepis is a species of venomous snake belonging to the family elapidae. Vivid snake photos come at a cost a bite from a black mamba. Mark laita is not a snake owner or enthusiast but his admiration of snakes textures and formal qualities rivals that of. Rippling reflections, stark backdrops, and surprising angles lay bare. The book is not really about the black sea in its entirety great tracts of its coastline are ignored and the historical gems are chosen to meet the interests and sometimes political prejudices of its author. Humpback anglerfish from the book sea by mark laita. His work has been exhibited at many galleries in the united states and europe. Rebecca solnit on hope in dark times, resisting the defeatism of easy despair, and. Sea internationally awardwinning photographer mark laita has focused his vast technical and artistic expertise on the creatures of the deep.
Photographer mark laita bitten by deadly black mamba snake. Photographer mark laita captured photos of snakes for his project, and. Mark laita was born in detroit in 1960, he has a diploma from the university of illinois. Art exhibit captures deadly, dazzling snakes nbc10. Remainders are books that a publisher decides to sell off at lowerthanlistprice because it hasnt been selling well at the price it says on the book. Art exhibit captures deadly, dazzling snakes nbc10 philadelphia. Rippling reflections, stark backdrops, and surprising angles lay bare the. He was bitten by one of his models, a deadly black mamba snake. I realized that this visual feast of colour, form and reflection changed on the underside of the surface every fraction of a second, never to. Mark laita s stunning photographs of slithering beasts in his new book, serpentine, mark laita captures the colors, textures and sinuous forms of a variety of snake species. Sea, serpentines and amaranthine shows the most fascinating sea creatures, the most dangerous snakes and the most colourful birds of our planet.
Mark laita has spent most of his career photographing nature and american cultures. Jan 02, 2012 humpback anglerfish from the book sea by mark laita. First formally described by albert gunther in 1864, it is the secondlongest venomous snake after the king cobra. Mar 29, 20 when photographer mark laita was a boy growing up in the midwest, he used to find, and sometimes catch, snakes in his backyard. Were book and sea, and wed like to ask you a question. Internationally awardwinning photographer mark laita has focused his vast technical and artistic expertise on the creatures of the deep. Black sea is a 2014 submarine disaster thriller film directed by kevin macdonald, written by dennis kelly, and starring jude law, scoot mcnairy, ben mendelsohn, and david threlfall. In serpentine, beautiful snakes, twisting and turning the. Photographer mark laita set out to capture that beauty for his book serpentine. Created by awardwinning photographer mark laita, each shot was captured in front of a stark black background that allows the vibrant colors and shapes of the animals to hold the viewers undivided attention. Photographer mark laita set out to capture that beauty for his book serpentine the book is a collection of beautifully lit snakes against a black background, in order to best bring out the stunning colors and textures of the serpents. Art exhibit captures deadly, dazzling snakes cbs philly.
Romania, bulgaria and half the turkish coastline are ignored. The faheyklein gallery is pleased to present three new bodies of work from photographer mark laita. When photographer mark laita was a boy growing up in the midwest, he used to find, and sometimes catch, snakes in his backyard. This is a side table edition from australia smaller format than coffee table. Intrigued by their contorting bodies and colorful skins, the series is a natural evolution of his work, which. Rippling reflections, stark backdrops, and surprising angles lay bare the astonishing.
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