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February 12, 2015
BOOK | Nature Photography's Pinnacle: "The World's Best Animal Photography" Commemorates 50 Years of the World's Top Nature Photography Awards
BOOK | Celebrating 50 Years of the "Wildlife Photographer of the Year"
Nature Photography Through Award-Winning Images: "The World's Best Animal Photography"
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the "Wildlife Photographer of the Year," the world's most prestigious nature photography award, Nikkei National Geographic has published "The World's Best Animal Photography," a collection of carefully selected award-winning images.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
The Evolution and Transition of Animal Photography Explained
Animal photography captures the harsh realities and dramatic moments of the wild, worlds unknown to us, and sometimes offers heartwarming glimpses. "The World's Best Animal Photography" is a definitive collection of such animal photography.
The book features 163 images, primarily award-winning works from the "Wildlife Photographer of the Year," a prestigious nature photography competition held in the UK for half a century. It showcases decisive moments captured by both professional and amateur photographers, born from experience, knowledge, patience, and artistic intuition.
From dramatic black-and-white portraits of cheetahs to rare shots of snow leopards captured over months, and even monkeys curiously peering into mirrors, the images are filled with beauty, wonder, emotion, and breathtaking power.
The book also delves into the origins of nature photography, focusing on iconic images from different eras. It details how the genre has evolved alongside advancements in camera technology and shooting techniques. Furthermore, it reveals the photographers' visions, passions, and mastery of their craft.
These are the works that changed the future of nature photography, the ones that inspired others to "copy this photo." Open the pages to discover a world of wild animals in stunning grandeur.
"The World's Best Animal Photography"
Author/Editor | Rosamund Kidman Cox
Publisher | Nikkei National Geographic
Specifications | 228 x 228mm, 252 pages, full color
Price | ¥3,888
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