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The unique artistic vision of Galen Rowell, one of the world's greatest photographers, is presented in these spectacular landscapes. "The viewer's first reaction to these photographs is awe--they are sheer magic".--Publishers Weekly. 80 color photos.
In sixty essays based on his column in Outdoor Photography, Rowell reveals the inner workings of the art, business, and life style of outdoor photography.
Presents a comprehensive retrospective of the work of nature photographer Galen Rowell, including images of such subjects as climbing, expeditionary feats, exotic cultures, endangered wildlife, and rare natural phenomena.
"Photographs as timeless, as stunning, and as powerful as nature itself."--Tom Brokaw
This is photojournalist Galen Rowell's acclaimed portrait of the mountain lands of China and Tibet -- a realm the Chinese call the "middle kingdom" between earth and sky, higher and more remote than anywhere else on earth. Rowell's text sets his own adventures in this exotic region against a rich historical and cultural background, recreating the exploits of and describing the dramatic changes that recent years have wrought on Chinese life and society. From the palaces of Lhasa to the pristine strongholds of the snow leopard, the 85 splendid color photographs and compelling narrative map a geography that stretches the bounds of imagination. "From the Trade Paperback edition.
Now in paperback, this astounding visual memoir, featurin gnew notes on the 140 remarkable color photos, displays the range of skills and sensibilities of this accomplished artist. Here is the passion for exploration and physical challenge that drove a young auto mechanic to become one of the world's greatest outdoor photographers.
Chosen from more than 20,000 images, these extraordinary photos make clear why so many have worked so hard to preserve the Bay Area's wild lands. 170 color photos.
A powerful tribute to the nation's natural beauty by the world-renowned photographer and adventurer focuses attention on the nation's natural treasure in California, presenting eighty color photographs that capture the essence of this mountainous region, bringing the color and texture of the Sierras to life. Original. 25,000 first printing.
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