Overview
Celebrated nature photographer Art Wolfe recounts the stories and techniques behind the images of his forty-year career around the world. Legendary nature photographer Art Wolfe presentsan intimate, behind-the-scenes guide tothe experiences, decisions, and methods that helpedhim capture images from some of the most excitinglocations across the globe. In Photographs from the Edge, you'll discover the secrets behind forty years of awe-inspiring photography from around the world. Wolfe takes you from themountains of the Himalayas to the sandy shores ofMnemba Island, with stops in the crowded streetsof India and the alkali lakes of Africa along the way.You'll learn the equipment, settings, and creativechoices behind each photograph. From endangeredspecies to cultural celebrations to natural wonders,Wolfe brings each subject to life through his stunningphotography and the stories he shares in this one-of-a-kind photo safari.
Full Product Details
Author: A Wolfe ,
Rob Sheppard
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Imprint: Ten Speed Press
Dimensions:
Width: 19.50cm
, Height: 2.60cm
, Length: 26.00cm
Weight: 1.124kg
ISBN: 9781607747819
ISBN 10: 1607747812
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 20 September 2016
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
Art Wolfe has spent a career mixing his passion for artful photography and his passion for the diversity, nature wonder, and humanity of our world. With this collection we enjoy a grand tour of our world as only Art Wolfe can bring us. In a way, you could call Art the ultimate tour guide. Rick Steves, travel writer and public television host
"""Art Wolfe has spent a career mixing his passion for artful photography and his passion for the diversity, nature wonder, and humanity of our world. With this collection we enjoy a grand tour of our world as only Art Wolfe can bring us. In a way, you could call Art the ultimate tour guide."" – Rick Steves, travel writer and public television host"
Author Information
ART WOLFE's photographs are recognizedthroughout the world for their mastery of color,composition, and perspective. He is a recipient ofthe Photographic Society of America's ProgressMedal, the coveted Alfred Eisenstaedt MagazinePhotography Award, and the Lifetime AchievementAward from the North American Nature PhotographyAssociation. Wolfe's award-winning televisionseries, Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge, airs on PBSstations throughout the country and worldwide.He is a popular educator and speaker for suchcompanies as Microsoft, IBM, and Sheraton Hotels,and is the author of many books, including The NewArt of Photographing Nature and The Art of thePhotograph.For more information, visit artwolfe.com. ROB SHEPPARD is the author/photographer ofmore than forty books, as well as a well-known publicspeaker, an accomplished photography instructor,and a fellow with the North American NaturePhotography Association. He was formerly the longtimeeditor of Outdoor Photographer magazine,where he is presently editor-at-large. He resides in Lomita, California. Visit him at robsheppard.com.
