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Nature - General & Miscellaneous, Landscape, Nature & Wildlife Photography, General & Miscellaneous Travel Photography

Wilderness America: A Visual Journey

by Tim Fitzharris
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Overview

Explore the wilds of America through the lens of one of the country's most famous photographers.The American wilderness is rugged, beautiful and, above all, diverse. In Wilderness America: A Visual Journey, acclaimed photographer Tim Fitzharris shares his most arresting shots of the country's most extraordinary landscapes. From expansive panoramas of little-known spots to intimate close-ups of America's flora and fauna, these photographs reveal a rarely seen side of America's wilderness.Large-scale photographs offer a sweeping overview of the country's major ecosystems, including:
• Pacific Coast
• Rocky Mountains
• Southern Swamp and Lowlands
• Eastern Hardwood Forests
• Great Plains
• Arctic Tundra
• Pacific Islandséach section is accompanied by an introduction and extensive captions that illuminate each photograph. The stunning images feature some of America's most iconic flora and fauna, from giant sequoia and Colorado columbines to the grizzly bear and the bald eagle. Tim Fitzharris has a nature column in Popular Photography & Imaging magazine. He is the author and photographer of over 30 books including Rocky Mountains: Wilderness Reflections and Big Sky: Wild West Panorama, and his work has been published worldwide in publications like Life magazine and Nature's Best Photography magazine. He lives in New Mexico.

Synopsis

110 large-scale color photographs by an acclaimed nature photographer explore the extraordinary and diverse landscapes of the American wilderness. Each of the major ecosystems is represented, each with an introduction and extensive captioning.

About the Author, Tim Fitzharris

Tim Fitzharris is well known for his regular column in Popular Photography and Imaging magazine. He is the author and photographer of more than 30 books, including National Audubon Society Guide to Landscape Photography; Rocky Mountains; and Big Sky. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Book Details

Published
September 1, 2008
Publisher
Whitecap Books, Limited
Pages
160
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781552859421

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