This visually stunning volume begins with photographs from Africa before moving through all the continents. Text in English and German.
"An elephant, a waterfall, a tree. For award-winning nature photographer Marsel van Oosten, simplicity is the ultimate form of expression. Through singular subjects and pared-down motifs, he captures the beauty, diversity, and vulnerability of the natural world. This visually stunning volume begins with photographs from Africa before moving through all the continents. The alternations between landscapes and close-ups, colour and black-and white photographs, create a stunning, emotive journey across the planet we call home.
Masterful images from the only photographer to date to have been named ""Wildlife Photographer of the Year,"" ""International Nature Photographer of the Year,"" and ""Travel Photographer of the Year."" .
For lovers of spectacular nature photography. .
A gift with impact: Marsel van Oosten will donate part of the book proceeds to the Canopy Project, which plants trees all over the world.
240 colour and b/w photographs"
Mother is an emotive journey in photography which reminds us just how precious and beautiful our natural world is. -- Ruth O'Connor, Irish Examiner; At the books core is an urgent message: that humankind must act now to protect the natural world. -- The Sunday Times; ...eye-catching scenes captured in stunning images featured in a new coffee table book that's been created to inspire readers to reconnect with nature and protect it. -- Sarah Holt, Daily Mail; It took award-winning photographer Marsel van Oosten 15 years to compile this collection of his wildlife photography - and it shows: every image is a gem. -- Ciara Dossett, Daily Mail; He shows us the incredible and yet so fragile beauty of our planet in spectacular nature shots. [Translated from German via google translate] -- Cosmopolitan Germany; This stunning masterpiece of a book comes from one of the best photographers currently working in the world... If you love wildlife and animals, you can't fail to be impressed by this book. -- Amateur Photographer; A new wildlife photography book highlights the beauty of Mother Earth. -- Marsel van Oosten, Wanderlust; Stunning Wildlife Photos Boost Conservation Message. -- Mary Jo DiLonardo, Treehugger; Many of Marsel's greatest images from the past 15 years - from classic, famous photos to previously unseen work - are collected together in his new book Mother, described as a tribute to Mother Earth. -- Graeme Green, Digital Camera;