` ` Images from Space '' is a book of photographs that emphasizes the beauty of our planet . `` Whether seen from the sky or from space , no matter the difference in scale , our planet arouses the same sense of wonder by offering us unexpected geometric forms , magnificent structures and stunning colors -- even if the colors in satellite images are often artificial , '' writes author-photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand in the book 's preface . The book contains more than 100 high - resolution images , shot from orbiting satellites . The color photos reflect infrared light and reveal unexpected landscapes .
` ` Images from Space '' is a book of photographs that emphasizes the beauty of our planet . The book contains more than 100 high - resolution images , shot from orbiting satellites . The color photos reflect infrared light and reveal unexpected landscapes .