Photographer David Harp was shooting on the Patuxent River when he spotted the Miss Patuxent across the creek early one morning. He put a long telephoto lens on his tripod and took the picture. “I spend an inordinate amount of my time photographing along the crenelated edge of the Chesapeake Bay,” he says, “and it’s capturing scenes like this that keep me looking for the next opportunity.”
NATURAL BEAUTY In Waterside Modern, design writer Dominic Bradbury works alongside photographer Richard Powers to explore lavish coastal homes that incorporate elements of their environment into their design. With the help of stunning visuals, Bradbury takes readers on a tour of 25 architect-designed, single-family abodes all over the world—set against breathtaking views of lakes, rivers, and oceans. Thames & Hudson, New York, New York; October 2015. $35.
WATER'S EDGE Seaside Living: 50 Remarkable Houses highlights spectacular beachside residences worldwide, ranging from restful retreats to stylish modern structures. Hand-picked by editor Sarah Noal of Images Publishing, these innovative projects underscore the drama of their coastal surroundings. Eye-catching color photography brings it all to life. Images Publishing Group, Australia;
August 2015. $60.
GROWING GREEN Author Barbara W. Ellis has written a book on eco-friendly landscape design in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area entitled Chesapeake Gardening and Landscaping: The Essential Green Guide. With the help of 300 color photographs, Ellis outlines tools and steps necessary to plan, design and landscape earth-friendly outdoor spaces in the Mid-Atlantic region. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; March 2015. $40.
