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Wilderness America

A Visual Journey

by (author) Tim Fitzharris

Publisher
Whitecap Books
Initial publish date
Apr 2011
Category
General
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781552859421
    Publish Date
    Apr 2011
    List Price
    $39.95

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Description

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 Islands
Each 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.

About the author

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.

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