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BOOK | The Wildlife Photographer: 10 Masters, A Selection of Masterpieces
BOOK | Nature Photography Elevated to Art
A Definitive Collection: 'The Wildlife Photo: Masters of the Masters'
The 'Wildlife Photographer of the Year,' the world's most prestigious and longest-running photography award, has produced a definitive collection of masterpieces. This special commemorative book, 'The Wildlife Photo: Masters of the Masters,' features 100 representative works from 10 past winners and is now available.
Text by KUROMIYA Yuzu
Photographers Share Their Stories of Miraculous Moments
The collection includes stunning images that elevate nature photography to the realm of art: 'Swans,' resembling folding screen paintings; 'Narwhal,' which brought the photographer to tears during the shoot; 'Giant Sequoia,' a powerful image composed of 84 shots; 'White Wolf,' a photograph that changed the photographer's destiny; and 'Herd of Elephants,' which moved a president. These visually captivating photographs offer a truly rewarding experience.
This exquisite volume captures those 'miraculous moments' where light, subject, and composition align perfectly. Each photograph is accompanied by the photographer's personal commentary, revealing the story behind the shot and their unique connection to the moment, making it a truly treasured collection.
The collection features numerous masterpieces that will elicit gasps of admiration. When viewed alongside the photographers' personal reflections, the grandeur of nature and the depth of the animals' spirits will resonate even more profoundly with the viewer.
'The Wildlife Photo: Masters of the Masters'
Editor | Rosamund Kidman Cox
Photographers | Jim Brandenburg, David Doubilet, Paul Nicklen, Frans Lanting, Thomas D. Mangelsen, Vincent Munier, Michael "Nick" Nichols, Paul Nicklen, Anup Shah, Christian Ziegler
Specifications | H234 x W263mm, 224 pages, hardcover
Price | ¥3,780
Publisher | Nikkei National Geographic Inc.
Release Date | November 25 (Mon.)