Concepts Of Nature

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Andy Rouse has gained a reputation for getting up close & personal with his subjects -ranging from lions & elephants in Africa to penguins in Antarctica & taking in a whole host of African European & North American wildlife on the way. In Concepts of Nature the author brings together some of his most memorable images from a genre-defining portfolio spanning four continents. Split into three parts Concepts of Nature begins with Visions in which Rouse presents the photographs many published here for the fist time which he feels were the landmarks in his career & in his development from a one big shot specialist to an artist who can capture the whole story of a species & its environment. In Expression he then discusses & illustrates the ideas & techniques that have enabled him to create a series of themed portfolios devoted to a single species or ecosystem -such as those he made in South Georgia & Antarctica. Finally in Inspiration Rouse turns to the work of other wildlife photographers who have inspired & influenced him. There is also an appendix giving technical details of the individual photographs. For aspiring wildlife photographers this book will itself be an inspiration showing just what can be achieved with skill patience & an extraordinary eye for the telling & dramatic shot. But it will also be treasured by the host of wildlife enthusiasts who admire Andy Rouses pictures attend his lectures or watch his television programmes.