The Ansel Adams Wilderness

Peter Essick, Jamie Williams, Jamie Williams

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National Geographic Society
01 August 2014

Individual photographers; Photographs: collections; Places & peoples: pictorial works

In this exquisitely photographed and affordable keepsake book, esteemed National Geographic photographer Peter Essick pays tribute to Ansel Adams and the craggy California Sierra Nevada wilderness area named in his honor. Like Adams, Essick aims to instill respect for the awesome yet fragile beauty of the High Sierras; the stunning images in this book reinterpret this powerful landscape through the modern lens of digital photography. Interspersed with illuminating words from prominent naturalists and conservationists, these photographs offer a new view of one of the country's most timeless and striking national parks. Elegant and evocative, this modern tribute to one of photography's greatest masters will be treasured by camera buffs and nature lovers alike.

By (photographer): Peter Essick
Foreword by: Jamie Williams, Jamie Williams
Imprint: National Geographic Society
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 223mm, Width: 264mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 770g
ISBN: 9781426213298
ISBN 10: 1426213298
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 01 August 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

PETER ESSICK was named by Outdoor Photography magazine as one of the world's 40 most influential nature photographers; his focus for the past two decades has been to document human impact on development and the enduring power of the land. Essick's photographs have been exhibited worldwide and he has won numerous awards.

Reviews for The Ansel Adams Wilderness

Besides being beautiful, this book is instructive as well...For anyone who enjoys excellent black-and-white photography of wilderness areas, this book is a must have. --San Francisco Book Review In addition to the photographs, the book features insights from naturalists and conservationists. The piece is ultimately a visually stunning celebration of wilderness and its preservation. --Mother Nature Network