The Photographer's Guide to Cape Cod and the Islands: Where to Find the Perfect Shots and How to Take Them by Chris Linder (Countryman Press, 2007)

Lively fishing harbors, exquisite sunsets, and postcard-perfect villages draw photographers from all over the world to Cape Cod and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Whether you're hoping to capture waves pounding an Atlantic beach or a clammer digging for dinner, this book will tell you where to go, when to be there, and how to get the shot.

Detailed descriptions and maps will guide you to the Cape and Islands' prime photography locations—both iconic landmarks and off-the-beaten-track hotspots. Seasonal recommendations and professional tips tailored to each location will help you make the most of any shoot. Written by a photographer for photographers, this guide is a must for anyone hoping to bring home great images from the Cape and Islands.

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A Year in the Life: Cape Cod Shellfish Farming 2008 calendar

Take a journey through the life of a shellfish farmer in this 9"x12", 28-page, full-color calendar. Enjoy twelve stunning photographs of southeastern Massachusetts shellfish farms, accompanied by educational captions written by the farmers.

An excerpt from shellfish farmer Bill Walton's introduction: "Over the span of two years, Chris Linder photographed oyster and quahog growers across southeastern Massachusetts in every conceivable kind of weather. Each shoot meant donning waders and spending a day in the life of a shellfish farmer. His images will show you how Bay State shellfish farms are small and operated by families. You'll see how these farms are an integral part of the year-round economy and community of the Massachusetts coastline, here long before and long after the summer tourist season. You'll see how closely farmers work with the environment, boots covered in mud, hands scuffed up."

See some of the images from the calendar on the shellfish farming portfolio page.

Order this calendar direct - only $12.00 plus $2.31 for media rate shipping with delivery confirmation. 50% of the proceeds go to benefit the Massachusetts Aquaculture Association. Indicate during checkout if you would like Chris to sign the calendar cover.

The Sun by Steele Hill and Michael Carlowicz (Harry N. Abrams, 2006)

Awe-inspiring and familiar, comforting yet sometimes frightening, the sun is the center around which all life revolves. Now, an expert on solar images teams up with a noted science writer to present a photographic book devoted entirely to the sun, illustrating the star we know and revealing recent discoveries.

Dramatic images from photographers, observatories, and satellites are organized as viewed first from the ground, then from earth's atmosphere and the edge of space, and finally from the surface of the sun itself. Through these images and a clear, precise text, the authors explore the intricate dance between the sun and earth, examining this relationship in both mythical and scientific terms. Perhaps best of all, the book's compact, square size makes The Sun as inviting to hold as it is to read.

Over a dozen of my images, including the back cover, are featured in this book. Visit Mike Carlowicz's place in the sun.