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1990 - 2003 |
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| Melba
Levick Photos - Stock Photography |
Melba
Levick's photography has been exhibited,
published and licensed internationally
for over 2 decades. She has over 45
photographic books to her credit, mostly
in the domains of architecture, decor,
travel and gardens.
This website makes Melba's extensive
body of work readily available for worldwide
licensing purposes. Images from the
following books can be licensed for
print or any other media: |
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featured
photo galleries: |
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Japanese
Gardens
These
amazing Japanese style gardens of the Pacific
west coast range from the oldest, the Japanese
Tea Garden at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco
and the Japanese Friendship Garden at Balboa
Park in San Diego, to those in private retreats
and universities. These stunning photographs
showcase stone lanterns, torii gates, arched
and zigzag bridges, rocks, raked gardens,
ponds, and flowers. |
Desert
Gardens
18
of the most important desert gardens in the
world including Huntington Gardens, Moorten
Botanical Gardens, Balboa Park and many exquisit
private gardens. These photos celebrate the
sculpturesque charms of cacti, aloes and other
succulent flora. |
Estate
Gardens
Showcasing
15 magnificent estate gardens that are uniquely
Californian. Gardens, plants, flowers, landscaping,
garden design, garden ornaments, statues,
sculpture, fountains, labyrinth gardens, cactus
gardens, succulents, rose gardens, pools,
hardscape, trees, hedges, tile, ponds, borders
are just some of the themes covered in this
image library. |
Great
gardens In Small Spaces
Great
Gardens in Small Spaces features forty-four
wonderful and exquisitely photographed California
gardens, specifically treating the small garden,
its particular challenges and its abundant
opportunities and rewards. |
In
A Mexican Garden
Warm
and inviting exterior design from the heart
of Mexico. Over 200 photos of beutifully landscaped
and decorated Mexican gardens and courtyards.
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Mexicasa
With
an eye to the color and design of Mexican
architecture and decor, Mexicasa
takes a spectacular tour of the inns and haciendas
of Mexico. These vibrant photographs showcase
the stunning architecture, lush grounds, colorful
interiors and rich artistry of these unique
Mexican retreats. |
Mexicolor
A
vibrant celebration of mexican art and life.
Picturesque colonial towns and villages to
dazzling beaches, artisan workshops to bold
contemporary interiors, open markets to beautiful
homes and inns, Mexicolor explores the inspired
use of colors that permeates every corner
of Mexico. |
Mexicocina
Melba
Levick's stunning photographs and Betsy McNair's
informative text and exciting recipes reveal
the blend of native tradition, Old World ornamentation,
and contemporary innovation that is the Mexican
kitchen. |
Indiacolor
NEW!
IndiaColor
captures the bright hues and beautiful patterns
of this diverse nation, offering a treasury
of furniture, textiles, jewelry, clothing,
and architecture, along with marketplaces,
artists, and even animals. Vibrant, inspirational,
and bursting with fascinating details, IndiaColor
is a journey between two covers.
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India
Sublime NEW!
Vivid colors,
delicate stonework, and opulent décor
are the trademarks of the palaces, forts,
and mansions of India’s maharajas. With
their vast marble halls, jewel-box mirrored
rooms, mosaics, and tapestries, these palaces
present a veritable visual feast. In styles
ranging from Art Deco to modern, from Indian
folk style to English Colonial, the palaces
of Rajasthan, dating from as early as AD 760
to as recently as the middle of the last century,
are astonishingly innovative and modern.
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California
Mediterranean
NEW!
In the early
20th-century, architects designing houses
for the balmy climate of Southern California
were influenced by the style of the villas
and palaces that dominated the architecture
of Italy, France, Spain, Greece, and Morocco,
and a few other North African locales.
Gallery
coming soon, click
here for previews on Amazon.com. |
Casa
California
21
private Spanish style homes built between
1922 and 1991 in Southern California's eclectic
and individualistic Hispanic mission and Mediterranean
revival styles. Beyond their unique designs
and ornamentation, the homes feature dazzling
Spanish and Mexican folk art, antiques, tiles,
fountains, and landscaping, all luxuriously
photographed. |
The
Studio Book
A
treasure trove of eclectic studios that exemplify
the individual ideas and aethetics of their
owners details thirty-six contemporary and
historical studio spaces, that range from
serene, contemplative spaces to bustling workshops
and feature the work of Frank Lloyd Wright,
Julia Morgan, and Frank Gehry, among others. |
Reflections
On The Pool
Spotlighting
forty stellar examples of California swimming
pool and hot tub design, ranging from the
nature-inspired designs of Isabelle Greene
to the vanguard mid-century pools of Thomas
Church and the brilliant Mexican-style architecture
of Ricardo Legorreta. Some of these photos
also include breathtaking ocean views. |
Antonio
Gaudi - Master Architect
Since
the late 1800's, Spanish architect Antonio
Gaudí's (1852-1926) fanciful buildings
have defined Barcelona's cityscape. His playful
spires and towers, undulating tiled roofs,
and writhing chimneys loom atop commercial
and apartment buildings alike. Photos feature
Gaudi's most well known architectural works
such as Casa Mila (the Pedrera), Sagrada Familia,
Park Guell and Casa Batllo as well as lesser
known private houses and institutions. Exteriors
are photographed in detail as well as sumptuous
interiors. |
Missions
Of California
California's
21 missions with their adobe architecture,
bright gardens, rustic interiors, and artistic
flourishes. From the rustic arcades of San
Juan Capistrano and the lush green grounds
of Santa Clara de Asis to the peaceful whitewashed
world of San Luis Rey, these photos present
the profound beauty of these historic structures. |
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