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Navajo Nation 1950: Traditional Life in Photographs by Jonathan B. Wittenberg, published by Glitterati Incorporated, http://glitteratiincorporated.com |
In the book, Navajo Nation 1950: Traditional Life in Photographs by Jonathan B. Wittenberg, published by Glitterati Incorporated, the beauty of capturing time and place is definitely evident. Wittenberg takes readers on a journey through the Dinetah, the land of the Navajo people.
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Jonathan B. Wittenberg |
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Weaving a rug depicting corn, the tree of life |
There is such great beauty in seeing the day-to-day lives of people depicted in photographs. When photography is done really well in the way that Wittenberg has, there is an intimacy that is shown without compromising a person's privacy. We are given just enough to see our shared humanity while there is space given to the person being photographed.
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Hosteen Bahe Slim, Singer |
I found this wonderful book to be a great reminder of the sheer beauty of humanity. The culture of the Navajo Nation is a rich one and as readers we are given the gift of learning as we gaze upon these glorious photographs.
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The Rolling Mule, standing rocks |
In the front flap of the book, there is a beautiful Navajo Proverb, which reads:
I have been to the end of the earth.
I have been to the end of the waters.
I have been to the end of the sky.
I have been to the end of the mountains.
I have found none that are not my friends.
(Navajo Proverb - From Navajo Nation 1950: Traditional Life in Photographs by Jonathan B. Wittenberg, published by Glitterati Incorporated, http://glitteratiincorporated.com )
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Willie Cly overlooking Monument Valley |
This proverb perfectly encompasses the spirit of this amazing book by Jonathan B. Wittenberg. It evokes the serenity and real beauty of the Navajo Nation and their beautiful world view.
Navajo Nation 1950: Traditional Life in Photographs can be purchased here.
*Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book for review. All opinions are mine.
1 comment:
Worshipping the elements
I embraced
My religion
Where man prayed in
Vain
These bells they
Rang true
A language of
Eclectic hues-
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