Overview
Capture the essence of the Pacific Northwest with this exquisite gift book from internationally acclaimed nature photographer Art Wolfe. In 175 of his signature photographs, Wolfe focuses on his home region with masterful portraits of the mountains, forests, rivers, sea, islands, and desert of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Each chapter opens with an evocative essay by celebrated nature writer Brenda Peterson, making Pacific Northwest is the perfect keepsake for residents, visitors, and nature lovers everywhere.
Synopsis
Acclaimed nature photographer Art Wolfe focuses on his home region with masterful portraits of the mountains, forests, rivers, sea, islands, and desert that make up the special natural composition of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. 130 color photos.
Booknews
From the high peaks of the Olympic and Cascade mountains into lush forests, across high deserts, down wild rivers, and over Puget Sound to the Pacific, award-winning photographer Wolfe expresses his own feelings for the Pacific Northwest. Together with the words of nature writer Peterson, about 130 dramatic color images summon up a highly personal sense of place, revealing an artistic and spiritual bond with the region. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.