Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits: The Botanical Photography of Levon Biss
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A highly original collection of high magnification photographs that
unlock the hidden beauty of seeds and fruit, from the author of Microsculpture
The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits is a photographic study that celebrates the wonders of nature and science in mind-blowing magnification. Levon Biss’ striking photography captures the breathtaking and beautiful details of the world of carpology, the study of seeds and fruits. Each picture reveals minute features and textures that are normally invisible to the naked eye, providing the audience with an insight into strange and often bizarre adaptations that have evolved over thousands of years. After spending months searching through the carpological collection at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Biss selected over a hundred striking samples to be featured in this book. Captioned with scientific text that provides the backstory for each specimen, The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits is guaranteed to amaze, entertain, and educate.
The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits is a photographic study that celebrates the wonders of nature and science in mind-blowing magnification. Levon Biss’ striking photography captures the breathtaking and beautiful details of the world of carpology, the study of seeds and fruits. Each picture reveals minute features and textures that are normally invisible to the naked eye, providing the audience with an insight into strange and often bizarre adaptations that have evolved over thousands of years. After spending months searching through the carpological collection at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Biss selected over a hundred striking samples to be featured in this book. Captioned with scientific text that provides the backstory for each specimen, The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits is guaranteed to amaze, entertain, and educate.
Levon Biss is an award-winning British photographer widely
regarded as the leading macro photographer of his generation. His
photography has been exhibited around the world and his prints are
housed in numerous private and public collections. Biss' work
concentrates on the natural world, combining art and science to produce
images that are both beautiful and educational. His photographs reveal
hidden worlds, providing the viewer with access to precious historical
museum collections normally locked from view. Using his bespoke camera
system Biss creates his photographs by combining thousands of images to
produce highly detailed images rich in detail, a process that is highly
time-consuming and but hugely rewarding. His previous project and book Microsculpture
focused upon the insect world and has received solo exhibitions in 20
countries, with the imagery being used within schools to educate
children on biology, science, and art. Biss continues to work from his
studio in the English countryside.