Light on the Landscape

CREATION

PORTRAYING OUR EVOLVING PLANET

When I was in college and first became enthralled with photography, I frequented the local used bookstore in search of photography books. When I had some spare cash, I added a new book to my small but treasured collection. One of the first books I discovered was The Creation, by Ernst Haas. I was fascinated by the imagery, but even more so by the innovative theme of the book itself. The process of bringing images and concept together in a meaningful way was most intriguing. Besides the great photographs, the use of Genesis from the Bible to powerfully evoke Creation made the whole package far more powerful than the parts. This book provided a moving experience that celebrated the Earth as a grand gift, ...