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Sanna Kannisto

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Sanna Kannisto showcases the extraordinary nature photography of Sanna Kannisto, who blends scientific rigour with artistic vision. Her distinctive approach involves photographing birds against brilliant white backgrounds, isolating them from their natural habitats to reveal intricate details with stunning clarity. This method not only allows for precise observation but also produces visually striking images where feathers shimmer, wings convey majesty, and the birds' dark eyes captivate the viewer.
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Format: Hardback
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This book will captivate enthusiasts of nature photography, art lovers, and those fascinated by the intersection of science and creativity.

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Sanna Kannisto's métier is nature photography. Like her role models, she considers herself both a scientist and an artist. Indeed, her analytical gaze complements her creativity and passion. She creates moments of unusual beauty that also shed light on what has been previously concealed.

Kannisto has developed her own method for taking pictures of birds, capturing the animals against a brilliantly lit, white background. Removed from their usual surroundings, every detail appears in matchless clarity, allowing for precise study. This also results in a unique visual aesthetic: the feathers glow brightly, the beating wings take on a majestic quality, and the deep black eyes of the birds seem to gaze hauntingly at the camera.

The patience required to produce these pictures has truly paid off, as it is hard to imagine more beautiful photographs of birds.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783775747912

Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 August 2020

Country: Germany

Imprint: Hatje Cantz

Illustration: 100 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Designed by Juha Nenonen

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 1080g

Pages: 144

About the Author

SANNA KANNISTO (*1974, Hämeenlinna, Finland) studied photography at the Turku School of Art and Communication and the University of Art and Design in Helsinki. Her work is represented in many exhibitions and renowned collections. In 2017, she won the William Thuring Prize from the Finnish Art Society.

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