The Masters of Nature Photography, Edited by Rosamund Kidman Cox, Firefly Books, 224 pages, $45.
Ten brilliant photographers open their portfolios and share 20 pages of images each in this incredible collection. From a lone wolf standing atop a mountain peak to the grace of a stingray gliding above the ocean floor there is no place these photographers won't go in search of that perfect image.
Drawn from their entire careers we are privileged to see what they consider to be their absolute best work. Each photographer provides a detailed description for every image that tells how the picture was taken. There is also the technical info regarding the equipment used and settings. Their comments tell us not just about the accompanying image but also their approach to photography and conservation.
The photographers: Jim Brandenburg, David
Doubilet, Pal Hermansen, Frans Lanting, Thomas E. Mangelsen, Vincent Munier, Michael 'Nick' Nichols, Paul Nicklen, Anup Shah and Christian Ziegler, are all top in their field and have all previously been chosen as Wildlife Photographer of the Year. The 120 photographs featured in the book offer a magnificent look at some unique animals and also some very common ones. Each subject is perfectly presented through gorgeous lighting and impeccable timing.
While the ages may vary considerably between these artists they stand shoulder to shoulder in their talent.
