Nancy R. Hugo

This is easily the most visually enthralling book I have read in years. The text alone is enough to merit high praise. Hugo's detailed, vivid descriptions of the minute things to look for when seeing trees are delightful and educational. I took my time reading it, so I could savor a few pages at a time. But Llewellyn's stunning, close-up photographs (all composed against a white background for maximum visibility) elevate the book into the rarity of a book that must be owned in a physical form. No e-book can do it justice. I cannot recommend this highly enough, even for those with only a casual interest in trees and the outdoors.… (mer)

Like [b:Seeing Trees: Discover the Extraordinary Secrets of Everyday Trees|11249340|Seeing Trees Discover the Extraordinary Secrets of Everyday Trees|Nancy Ross Hugo|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1404579991s/11249340.jpg|16175762], this is another book by author [a:Nancy Ross Hugo|1935925|Nancy Ross Hugo|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] and photographer Robert Llewellyn that I intentionally consumed slowly. I savored only a few pages per night to extend the time of delight in the pictures and the joyful descriptions of the magnificent trees to be found here in Virginia. I am inspired to go out and find my own remarkable trees: those that will be special to me, if no one else.… (mer)

I haven't read the text, but checked this book out from the library just for its beautiful photos--leaves and fruits and flowers and pinecones and seeds and barks, all photographed up close and often with a white back-ground. The first half of the book talks about taking a closer look at various features of trees, and the second half focuses on 10 specific trees (tulip poplar, eastern red cedar, gingko, etc.)--a more in-depth look at the seasonal processes of each. All of it is beautifully illustrated with large full-color photos.

If you're looking for large, clear pictures of leaves and tree parts this is an excellent source. If you want photos of whole trees, see also [b:Wise Trees|34227602|Wise Trees|Diane Cook|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1501710632l/34227602._SX50_.jpg|55281353] [bc:Wise Trees|34227602|Wise Trees|Diane Cook|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1501710632l/34227602._SX50_.jpg|55281353]… (mer)