I love photography. Not only do I love to take photos but I also love to look at photos. I have several coffee table books that are nothing but photos. Sometimes I don’t want to actually read a book, I just want to enjoy looking at the photos and reading the captions. That is why I love my photography books. Not only can I appreciate the beauty captured in the photos, but it’s also a wonderful way to travel around the world and see things I might not otherwise see.
The newest addition to my coffee table book collection is a book called Life in Color. Life in Color is a collection of photographs from National Geographic. Knowing that the photos are from National Geographics’s collection you know the photos are amazing.
Life in Color is a book to celebrate all the colors in natural and in our every day lives. The book is divided into sections based on colors such as red, blue, green and yellow (there are more colors in the book). Each section has photos that showcase the specific color, whether it’s the color as it occurs naturally in nature, or the color with man made objects.
Here are a few photos from the book. Can you guess what color section they are from?
As you can see, the photos are spectacular. Some are more abstract then others, but each one highlights the beauty of color and it’s use in the world around us.
Here is a more “official” synopsis of the book;
Life in Color is arranged by color in a rainbow of beauty. Each chapter, devoted to a color, begins with a short, inspiring essay that explores the qualities, meaning, and symbolism of that color, written in the same warm and lovely voice that guided the reader through Visions of Earth. Color chapters include photographs that are predominantly blue, orange, green, yellow, purple, and red. Smaller sections present images in silver, brown, black, gold, white, and “unseen color”—not seen with the naked eye, such as laser, the universe, and microscopic images. Throughout, interesting quotes and surprising short insights in the captions give the reader an entirely new look at the color in the world around us.
I love that the photos are from places around the world. It’s fun to see places, people and animals from around the globe that you might not otherwise be lucky enough to see.
The books also opens your eyes to the beauty that is all around us. Even in something as simple as a tiny chameleon or the architecture inside a cathedral.
The book it’s self is not huge, but it is heavy and is thick. It measures 6″ x 6.5″ and has 528 pages. There are 375 colorful photos within the pages of the book. It’s also a hardcover book and very much suitable to leave out on your coffee table for everyone to enjoy.
I find flipping through the pages of the book to be very relaxing too. 🙂
The book retails for $40.00 but it currently on sale on the National Geographic website for $24.00. This would make a great gift as well as a delight addition to any home library.
For more information visit Life in Color book page on the National Geographic website. You can also learn more about National Geographic at www.NationalGeographic.com. You can also find them on Facebook and on Twitter.
I have two copies of this book that I can give to two lucky winners (each winner gets one copy of the book).
This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on December 12, 2012 at 11;59 PM (EST). The winners will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winners will be notified via e-mail and will have three days to reply or a new winner will be chosen.
To enter please leave a comment on this post and tell me why you would like to win this book AND what your favorite color is?
For extra entries you can use the Rafflecopter widget (below) but you must complete the initial entry requirement or the additional entries won’t qualify.
Kimberly
*I received a free copy to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and are not ifnluenced in any way.
** All photographs used in this post are copyrighted to “Life in Color: National Geographic Photographs” and their photographers.
Elizabeth Langston says
Beautiful photos. I love deep purples best, but green is starting to catch up.
Sami says
This looks beautiful! What vibrant colors! I love oranges and deep blues. Maybe this book will open my mind to all new colors! 🙂
Amanda Dobarro says
Very Beautiful!
Claire says
I love photography. My fave color is … hmm…. green 🙂
Jessica To says
I would like to win this because the photos are incredible. My favorite color is blue.
Lauren says
These seem like beautiful photos, so that’s why I’d love to win- so I can see more. My favorite colors are purple and green.
Holly says
PURPLE IS MY FAVORITE COLOR. I WOULD GIVE THIS BOOK TO MY NIECE WHO IS A FANTASTIC BUDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
danielle lima says
My favorite color is grey and this is a beautiful book.
Caitlin McClure says
I love photography and colours! I don’t have a favourite
Tamar says
I like blue and I want my son to learn from this.
HilLesha says
I love looking at beautiful pictures, and my favorite color is purple.
Shannon Baas says
I love cool pictures and mmy favorite color is blue.
Amanda J. says
I have a photographer friend that would love this. My favorite color is green.
Stephanie Larison says
I love photography books, this looks beautiful! My favorite color is purple.
Ann Fantom says
I’d like to win this book for my daughter who would really enjoy it. Blue is my favorite color
debbie says
Their pictures are always beautiful, and often of things I have never seen before.
Olivia Rubin says
Green.,,.these are the best pics out of all the pics and would love to be introduced to see it
Charlotte Padgett says
Love National Geographic photography. I guess my current favorite is blue.
Janet F says
I would like to win because this is a beautiful book to share with guest.
Sky blue is my favorite color.
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Debra Hall says
i get a lot of enjoyment out of books
clarissa says
i like pink. I think my children would love looking through it
BusyWorkingMama says
My favorite color is pink and I’d like to share this with my dad.
D SCHMIDT says
I would like to win because I love looking beautiful pictures. My favorite color is navy blue.
Debra Pauley says
This looks beautiful! What vibrant colors! I love greens blues and yellow.
nickie says
I think my son would love the colors and photos.
Nancy says
I’d love to win this because the photos are stunningly beautiful!
My favorite color is cobalt blue!
jeanette sheets says
because i love looking at new beautiful photos from all around the world ,purple is my favorite
Tammy Shelton says
I love photgraphy and my fave color is green.
Brandon B. says
I run a charity for cancer survivors which specializes in marine-based encounters and outdoor photography. I would love to win this book to put in our office or to give to one of our clients.
Mandala says
I love photography and leafing though the pages of this book will surely inspire and cheer me up! Thanks
deb c says
I want to win this book because I appreciate the beauty of the photographs. We’ve subscribed to National Geographic for years and I’ve always been amazed by the photos they are able to capture.
Kim Burnett says
I would like to win this because the photos are beautiful
Denise says
the pictures look beautiful, inspiring, and in the case of that gecko, funny. I love warm colors like yellow, orange and red.
Adrienne says
I really love NG photography.
My favorite color is pink.
latanya says
red is my fave and it is a beautiful book I would love to own
Wanda McHenry says
I would like to win this book because I know that National Geographic always has amazing pictures and my favorite color is fuchsia
Cynthia R says
would like to win because the photos look amazing and my favorite color is green
Jeanna says
My husband & son both enjoy the National Geographic Magazine and are always admiring the pictures in them. My favorite color is green!
Yona says
My favorite color is green, and I love pretty pictures so that’s why Id like to win. Also, National Geographic takes some of the best images.
mell says
I like to have these type of books in my living room. they are great conversation pieces. My favorite color is blue.
Sandra C says
This book would be a great addition to my classroom.
My favorite color is yellow.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Kim W says
My favorite color is blue and I would love to have this book, the photos look amazing
Stacey B says
I’d love to win this because the pictures look absolutely amazing, and I truly appreciate good art
Jennifer T. says
I love beautiful photographs. My favorite color is green.
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Karen M says
I would like to win because I know I would enjoy the book. Everything that National geographic does is perfect and my favorite color is red. Thanks
susan smoaks says
I would love to win this because it’s got some really amazingly beautiful photography in it!
Daniel M says
looks like a great book and green
Linda Meyers-Gabbard says
All shades of pink
I have heard it is an awesome book
Rae Cicelske says
the pictures are beautiful..I would love to win it and give it to my daughter. my fav color is purple
Jessica says
I would love to win for my daughter. My favorite color is purple
diane Baum says
I would love to win this and put it on my coffee table, as the bright colors will light up my house
Micheal says
Grew up being amazed by the photos in National Geographic. Would love to have this book for more of their great photography.
Jessica Rose says
I’d love to win this because I love photography, and my favorite color is lime green
Gianna says
We all love looking at beautiful pictures.
Grey.
Louise Allen says
I love great photography and art work, I would love to win this book!. I think my favorite color is yellow, followed by hot pink
Kari Flores says
National Geographic always has such beautiful pictures that take you to another place. My favorite color is yellow.
shawna says
my fav color is blue and I love photography and these pics look beautiful.
Miz Vickik says
I jusr love photography and my favorite color is green.
Summer D says
I love the pictures! Red
Amber Porter says
I love unique pictures and my favorite color is orange.
kimberly helton says
I would love to look through these pictures! My favorite color is yellow
Shannon says
My favorite color is purple! I love photography books! This looks beautiful!! I’d love to share this with my children!
Leah Shumack says
i love blues! The pictures above look great
Michelle Tucker says
I really love photography books. My favorite color is green.
brittney says
i want to win because i am an amateur photographer
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Becky S. says
I’d love to get this for my 13-year-old son, who loves art and photography. And my favorite color is purple!
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Shemp DeYoung (@ShempGames) says
my favorite colors have always been blues. I would like to win this book because my kids and I enjoy wildife.
Shea Balentine says
I love this! Hubby and I both love photography, so not only would it be wonderful to look at, but it’ll give us ideas too!
Fav color is royal blue
Samii Meyer says
My favorite color is purple – the pictures look really vibrant!
Ciara B. says
i would love this for my sister who is a photographer
Karen says
This book is beautiful and my favorite color is blue. thanks for the giveaway.
Shawna says
The images that were shown on your site are splendid! I would love to see more of the beautiful color contrasts. Also, my favorite color is green.
Sarah Harding says
What a great coffee table book beautiful pictures! I like red.
Beth Hargett says
I love books and judging from the pictures above, this would be a beautiful book to bring into my life and my family’s. I need anything that would help me relax and my favorite color is blue. There aren’t any shades of blue I don’t like!
Terra Heck says
I’d like to win this book because I like to look at beautiful photography. My favorite color is hunter green. Thanks.
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vivian says
nice book ty.
vivian says
love collecting books love color purple ty.
Beth C says
i love looking at photos my favorite color is green
Candace Butler says
I would love this book because I am an artist and could get some incredible inspiration from these books. I am also an officer in a small rural art guild and would share it with the other artists.
Candace Butler says
OOps forgot my favorite color is blue!