Wild Africa
Multi award-winning photographer Bernasconi here presents one of the finest galleries of wildlife photos ever collected. He shoots lions, elephants, crocodiles, and other animals as if they were models, creating heart-stopping portraits so vivid you'll nearly hold your breath for fear of startling the animal and ruining the moment (how he captured these beasts in seemingly posed positions is mind-boggling). Most of these glorious color and monochrome portraits are two-page spreads, so the sheer size adds to the subjects' majesty. Captions are also presented with thumbnails in a separate rear section, leaving the photos unspoiled by text. The album offers not just Africa's fauna; several breathtaking aerial shots capture the beauty of the countryside itself, offering the viewer a greater understanding of the assorted creatures' habitats. This unbelievably beautiful collection will thrill wildlife photography enthusiasts, nature lovers, and armchair travelers alike. Highly recommended. (Mike RogersLibrary Journal2010-11-01)At a moment when we assume we have seen all there is to see, when the world has been catalogued in infinite detail, that it would seem there is no more to be found, Alex Bernasconi patiently records the surprising spectacle of nature." This opening passage to a breathtakingly beautiful book could not be more apt. Bernasconi, a self-taught photographer, captures Africa's grand vistas and dramatic wildlife in each gorgeously composed frame (shown above and next page). There is a rare intensity to these images, and they are displayed to full effect across the glossy pages of this large-format book. Alex Bernasconi should be hailed as the new (and improved) Ansel Adams. (Conservation Magazine2010-12-10)A solitary gazelle grazes against the blood-red sand dunes illuminated by the setting sun. The immensity of the landscape is softened by the delicacy of the animal's disinterest in it, and the viewer is left awestruck by this amazing picture. Hundreds of striking photographs fill the pages of this large book, which tells its story without words. Bernasconi has travelled across Africa to patiently gather this impressive portfolio of wildlife and landscape images. A blend of colour alongside some black and white images adds to the impact of each format. The family of elephants enjoying the water captured in sharp focus by Bernasconi's lens demands your attention as strongly as if the great animal was standing before you. The collection is completed by the thumbnail images and descriptions at the end of the book. (Terry PetersThe Surrey Now2010-11-23)Wild Africa is a stunning hardback ... From the first to the final picture you will find yourself drawn into the pages with mesmerising images. (Digital Photographer2011-06-30)The continent of Africa is by far one of the most mysterious and fascinating places on Earth. Many artists have photographed this place of exceptional beauty and wilderness; however, few have come close to capturing its grandeur as Alex Bernasconi. In search of the hidden and the unexpected, his images, whether in up-close precision or in vast sweeping vista, showcase the splendour of the world's oldest continent. Here, award-winning and world-renowned wildlife and landscape photographer Alex Bernasconi transports readers through the wondrous spectacle that is nature in Wild Africa. (Ashleigh BondPhoto Life2011-05-31)Full of truly compelling images. (Real Travel.com2011-06-30)A contemporary photographic record of the entire continent in all its natural wonder, the book captures a vast array of wildlife and landscapes in a beautiful and poignant collection of well over 100  photographs ... Each image is sure to draw you in no matter how many times you've cast your eyes over them. (Realtravel2011-06-30)