Iowa
A Photographic Journey
photography by Clint Farlinger
and Mike Whye
published by Farcountry Press
- Iowa residents Craig Farlinger and Mike Whye need no words to explain how incredible their home state is - the proof is in the 109 color photographs that make up their new book, Iowa: A Photographic Journey, available from Farcountry Press.
Working independently from Cresco and Council Bluffs, respectively, Farlinger and Whye have covered nearly every corner of Iowa in their 54 combined years of professional photography. In Iowa: A Photographic Journey, the duo delivers not only the cozy farm scenes and small-town charm that make the state great, but also a wide variety of true-blue Iowa subjects visitors and even locals may not have previously seen.
Although both photographers are well rounded, Iowa: A Photographic Journey brings out their individual strengths. Farlinger takes readers on a journey through majestic natural places, including Iowa's beloved state parks, old-growth forests, limestone bluffs, winding rivers, and the unique prairies of the Loess Hills. Whye highlights the state's culture, from the famous covered bridges of Madison County to the golden Iowa Capitol, from the freewheeling sculptures of Pappajohn Sculpture Park to the two-wheeled extravaganza RAGBRAI, and all the rodeos, museums, historical sites, and giant concrete bulls in between.
The book's images reveal a rare passion for all things Iowa. If, as the old saying goes, a picture is worth 1,000 words, Farlinger and Whye have composed a splendid love letter to the Hawkeye State.
80 pages, 9 1/8'' x 8 1/8'', 111 color photos, 50 softcovers per case
softcover
ISBN 10: 1560376333
ISBN 13: 9781560376330
$12.95
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| "Thunderstorms are a common occurrence during a typical Iowa summer. Three basic ingredients are needed to produce a thunderstorm: moisture, an unstable atmosphere (such as when cold air sits above warm air), and the lifting of surface air (as can be caused by an approaching cold front). These conditions all came together over Mike Zach Wildlife Area just south of Mason City."
-from page 70 "A pleasure boat speeds across the waters of West Lake Okoboji against a backdrop formed by the popular amusement park in the community of Arnolds Park. The park�s first attraction was built in 1889, and the current wooden roller coaster, Legend, was built in 1930."
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Clint Farlinger, a professional photographer since 1992, photographs nature's beauty extensively in the Midwest as well as throughout the world. Through careful use of light and composition, he creates images that are both artful and illustrative of nature's story. He has years of experience working on assignment for magazines such as Midwest Living and writing for magazines including Outdoor Photographer, Sierra, and Shutterbug. In addition to these magazines, he has a vast array of credits including National Geographic books and calendars, National Parks magazine, BrownTrout calendars (including several containing only his images) and numerous other books, magazines, and calendars. |
| Mike Whye developed his love of travel from when he was an Air Force brat. As a freelance writer-photographer, he has been writing and photographing articles for newspapers, magazines, and private, public, and government entities since 1984. Mike has won the top Mark Twain Award for excellence in photojournalism four times from the Midwest Travel Writers Association, and also teaches photography and journalism at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He resides in Council Bluffs, Iowa. | |