This large-format high-quality photography book depicts the beauty of the Rocky Mountain landscape from New Mexico to the Yukon. Scenic photographs maximize the detail and tonality range. Dramatic landscape photographs depict Rocky Mountain vistas reflected in alpine lakes and backcountry rivers. There are also accent photographs of the wildlife found in these alpine regions. The text presents an overview of the topography of the Rockies and the natural history of the mountain environment, including the three major
"Wild Birds of Canada" contains over 80 photographs by Tim Fitzharris, one of North America's leading nature photographers. This collection presents birds of forest and woodlands, seashore and ocean, praries and meadow, lakes and marshes. The photographs are accompanied by a text which presents information on the natural history of birds and helpful tips on birdwatching. An extensive introduction highlights basic skils, such as writing your own lyrics for bird melodies, that make birdwatching fun and easy. "Wild Birds of Canada" will be appreciated by both beginning and serious birdwatchers, backpackers and armchair naturalists.
The book features 110 stunning large-scale color photographs that showcase the diverse landscapes of the American wilderness. Acclaimed for his work, the nature photographer provides insightful introductions and extensive captions for each image, enriching the reader's understanding of the natural beauty and ecological significance of these environments.
The landscape of Canada is enriched by thousands of varieties of flowering plants - from fragile glacier lilies strewn over a Rocky Mountain ridge to silver birches towering from an Ontario swamp, or the field mustard splashing brilliant yellow across fields from coast to coast. This beautifully illustrated guide contains 116 species to be found in Canada's woodlands, wetlands, prairies, meadows, and alpine tundra. Each flower is presented in three by a colour photograph by the internationally renowned wildlife photographer Tim Fitzharris; by a description of the plant's characteristics, functions, growing conditions and range; and by a detailed drawing of the entire plant. Tim Fitzharris' introduction contains botanical and ecological information, and offers hints for observing and photographing plants. The book includes two indexes, one of scientific and one of common names, and there is a helpful glossary of botanical terms. the naturalist, the traveller, the canoeist and the hiker - anyone who has admired the wildflowers that flourish in the meadows, forests, swamps, and mountains of the region.
Nature photographer Tim Fitzharris shows us where -- and when -- to photograph the most spectacular natural phenomena in North America, Mexico and Africa.
Hardbound book with dust jacket. Gorgeous photographs, amazing and moving text, also some diagrams and maps, 175 pages. This is an oversize book measuring 11.25" x 11.75".
War changes people. When Nishfar Montiz, a studious scholar, has his life turned upside down by the outbreak of war, he decides he must do everything in his power to get his daughter off planet. Despite his fears, and against the recommendation of his in-laws, he heads to the frontline hoping to find his brother and a way off Hakon IV. But Nishfar soon realises that this journey may not be as straightforward as he first thought. As the war intensifies, getting his daughter off world could be the greatest challenge of his life.
