Maine: The Home Place
Sayen selects images from his 24 years of living in Maine to offer a portrait of the state's landscape and residents. The full-color photographs, all of which float on the pages surrounded by white borders, depict Maine's splendor, from an Atlantic summer sunrise to hanging icicles on a 22-degrees-below-zero day. Sayen's photos emphasize color and form, which isn't surprising, given that Saÿen was a painter "long before" he became fascinated with photography. Indeed, the shot of King Hill in South Paris, on an October day, looks just like a painting-red and orange trees dot the green knoll while the sun sets in lavender tones. Although his strength lies in capturing outdoor scenes, Sayen shares a few portraits, including one of war veteran Otto Brandes sitting in uniform and another of a little league baseball player in Locke Mills getting ready to bat. This is a lovely collection.Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.