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"Picturing Ecology: Photography and the Birth of a New Science" by Damian Hughes explores the role of visual material, particularly photography, in shaping the field of ecology. The book focuses on the early history of ecology in Britain during the first third of the twentieth century. Hughes argues that photography played a crucial role in the development of ecological thinking, enabling ecologists to represent plants in a way that sketches could not. The book also examines how photography influenced the institutional frameworks, social networks, and cognitive practices of ecologists. Throughout the book, Hughes includes numerous images to support his arguments and enhance the reader's understanding. Overall, "Picturing Ecology" provides a comprehensive and engaging analysis of the intersection between photography and the emergence of ecology as a scientific discipline. [Extracted from the article]