Book Review: Portfolio 1 by Rafael Armada
If you love birds, Rafael Armada’s Portfolio 1 will captivate you. This stunning collection offers both photographs and stories celebrating extraordinary birds.
About the Book
Title: PORTFOLIO 1: PHOTOGRAPHS AND STORIES OF EXTRAORDINARY BIRDS
Author: Rafael Armada
Publisher: Lynx Nature Books
Format: Hardback
Price: €34.90
Content and Style
The book acts as a love letter to the world of birds, showcasing their beauty with bright, open, and sincere text that introduces each section and accompanies the images.
- Species details, habitats, and conservation topics are covered in an accessible way.
- Field recollections will resonate with birdwatchers.
- Insights into photographic challenges add meaningful depth.
Photography Highlights
The photographs are undeniably the highlight, featuring a dazzling variety of birds from quails and warblers to pittas and petrels. Every feather appears crisp and perfectly exposed.
“There’s no other way to put it. The array of imagery is simply dazzling.”
The compositional framing and backgrounds perfectly emphasize each subject. Some artistic shots—like blurred albatrosses feeding or abstracted penguins identified only by their plumage colors—may not appeal to everyone but offer creative expression without diminishing the classic portraits.
Summary
Rafael Armada's Portfolio 1 blends expert wildlife photography with heartfelt storytelling, making it a visual and emotional tribute to birds that appeals to both enthusiasts and casual readers.
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