Product Description

Harold Feinstein is widely admired for his vivid and breathtaking close-up photographs of flowers. His book One Hundred Flowers (Bulfinch, 2000) sold over 20,000 copies and is in its second printing, while posters and prints of his works have become highly collectible. These delightful collections of rose and tulip images showcase the tremendous variety of these beloved and romantic flowers. Captions provide both the Latin and popular names of each variety, and an introduction by Feinstein explains his passion for photographing nature's exquisite gifts. Together, the two books make perfect companion volumes for anyone passionate about finding beauty in nature and in color photography of the highest order.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #298679 in Books
• Published on: 2004-01-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 112 pages

From Publishers Weekly
Nature photographer Feinstein opens his shutter to the tulip's splendid diversity, showing off several centuries of meticulous breeding in this small collection of photographs. The flowers presented range from soft, closed coquettish buds to violently ruffled blooms that explode open toward the viewer. Nature's palate is equally remarkable; simple primary colors blend into decadent violets, fresh greens and rosy pinks. The tulip "Beau Monde" curves like an art nouveau sculpture, the smooth arcing lines of its petals fanning across the page. The ragged crimson petals of "Fringed Carnival" resemble a masquerader's feather headpiece. Feinstein allows the flowers to speak for themselves, limiting his text to each variety's name and a brief introduction, in which he explains his inspiration for the title: "with my mouth dropping open almost continuously" while photographing the flowers, the words "the infinite tulip" burst forth. This book and its companion, The Infinite Rose, are the first Fienstein collections available in small format. 60 four-color photographs.
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About the Author
Harold Feinstein lives in Merrimac, Massachusetts.

Customer Reviews

PERFECT COMPANION TO "THE INFINITE ROSE"
"In teaching photography, my basic instruction is `When your mouth drops open, click the shutter!'" - Harold Feinstein

Feinstein continues to say the tulips he photographed for this book gave him many mouth-dropping moments. Once you see them, you'll understand. Feinstein photographs the traditional shaped tulip, the fringed edged, and those resembling the shapes of roses. Each is brilliant in color and sometimes adjusted to appear even more flamboyant. I found the wildness of the Double Circus Parrot intriguing, the Green Wave Parrot daring, and the Family Cluster beautiful. Spring Green, the side view and the multi tulip shot are my absolute favorites, and the Easter tulip reminds me of an oil painting.

Tulips begin the growing season, and maybe that's why I like to think of them as a sign of renewal. Beautiful heads of color and design waving in the breeze can be inspiring. Besides impressing me as art, _The Infinite Tulip_ reminds me of spring, Easter, and gardening. When you fill that Easter or gardening basket for your parents or friends, consider including "The Infinite Tulip."

A beautiful book for anyone who loves imagery.
I bought this book for the love of my life and she seemed to love it. The pictures are detailed beyond reason and you can't help but sit and stare at each picture while you slowly make your way through the book. I got it as an inspiration for her to paint, but I am even thinking about getting a copy for myself. This book is so beautiful, A+. If you are an artist or just care at all, buy this book.

beautiful photos
I got this as a gift for my aunt, an amateur photographer, she loved it.