Seaduction is a stunning collection of photographs that captures the abstract side of sea life, which explodes with color, texture, and visual excitement. Photographed by world-renowned underwater photographer Beverly Factor, the images are so otherworldly that they capture one's attention immediately. Nature's complexity is front and center in these incredible images of various underwater creatures that invite multiple viewings and interpretation. Called the Georgia O'Keefe of the underwater realm, Beverly's seductive images portray the ocean's magical world in intimate close-ups, featuring outrageous color combinations, mysterious patterns, textures, and sensual movements. As Jean-Michel Cousteau says of Seaduction: "Dive in and enjoy the beauty of the sea, nature's work of art." AUTHOR: Beverly Factor has traveled all corners of the globe photographing the world's most pristine and breathtaking coral reefs and mysterious creatures below the ocean's surface. A certified NAUI dive master for over 20 years, Beverly gave up the corporate life and took a chance. She followed her heart and made her dream of traveling the world to photograph exotic undersea life come true. In this captivating Seaduction collection, Beverly focuses on capturing the abstract side of the sea. These more intimate, textural photographic artworks explode with color, texture, and visual excitement. "I concentrate on the sensuality of the sea," says Beverly of her subject matter. "I want my pictures to seduce people, so that the sea captivates others like it captivates me." Boston born, Beverly Factor now lives in Laguna Beach, California. Her award-winning work has been widely published in countless magazines, books, and calendars and she has been interviewed on TV, news, and radio programs about her art. Her work is also exhibited in many galleries and fine art shows. Beverly's award-winning children's book Angelee Saves the Sea is educating our children about the ocean through an exciting sea adventure story. For information on her fine art prints (including those shown here), Under the Sea calendars, sailboat races, assignments and/or lectures, and her children's book Angelee Saves the Sea, e-mail her at bfactor@beverlyfactor.com or visit her website: www.beverlyfactor.com. 162 colour photographs
