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A sumptuous celebration of more than 230 of the most memorable and beautiful wildlife photographs from the past 60 years
“This 60-year visual history captures the interaction of human and animal, viewer and subject…and sweeps us up in the great natural tapestry of life.” —Wall Street Journal
There’s a unique magic to nature photography, and 60 Years of Wildlife Photographer of the Year reflects that wonder on every page. The book collects more than 230 breathtaking images from one of the world’s most prestigious photography competitions hosted by the Natural History Museum, London, with captions that provide insight on the subject and the photographer’s methods. The images capture intimate, otherworldly, and poignant moments, including:
Elephants taking a mud showerA macaque seeing his reflection for the first timeThe courtship dance of a humpback whale A convolvulus hawk-moth drinking from a tobacco flowerVibrant orange algae growing on a Monterey cypress
The book uncovers the striking beauty of animals, plants, and landscapes across the globe, and also reveals the artistry behind successful wildlife photography, which involves patience, instinct, and an understanding of animal behavior to get the perfect shot. Many of the photos also serve as important symbols of conservationism, demonstrating the urgent need to preserve the natural world.
60 Years of Wildlife Photographer of the Year positions wildlife photography as an important part of art history, and provides the ultimate way to witness all that nature has to offer.
From the Publisher
Photograph by Sergey Gorshkov Russia 2020
Life or death moment
This photo captures a Himalayan marmot crying out in alarm from a Tibetan fox mid-move.
Photograph by Yongqing Bao 2021
Dome home
The photographer was just 10 when he took this shot of a spider in his home city of Bengaluru while a bright auto-rickshaw drove by in the background.
Photograph by Vidyun R Hebbar India 2021
Publisher : Smithsonian Books (October 8, 2024)
Language : English
Hardcover : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 1588347842
ISBN-13 : 978-1588347848
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 11.62 x 1.2 x 11.5 inches