Earth is my witness
By: the photography of Art Wolfe ; introduction by Wade Davis
Contributors: Davis, Wade, writer of introduction
Publisher: Earth Aware Editions
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 396
ISBN-13: 9781608873067
Subjects: Nature photography; Pictorial works; Indigenous peoples
Description: "Earth Is My Witness is the most extensive collection of Art Wolfe photography ever compiled. This lavishly produced work spans the globe, bringing the beauty of the planet's fast-disappearing landscapes, wildlife, and cultures into stunning focus. Uniquely conceived and undeniably breathtaking, this elegantly crafted masterpiece will thrill collectors of nature photography and Art Wolfe books and prints. Containing unpublished work from throughout Wolfe's well-documented and widely celebrated career, Earth Is My Witness offers a riveting and comprehensive look at the world's ecosystems and geographical regions.  Here Wolfe presents an encyclopedic selection of his photography along with intimate stories about his encounters that exemplify his boundless curiosity about the world. From rich sights and smells of the Pushkar Camel Fair to the exact moment when a polar bear and her cubs leave their arctic den, these images represents what Wolfe has lived for: the instances when circumstance, light, and subject miraculously collide to form an iconic image. Together, these photographs and the stories behind them explore the delicate interconnectivity of life across our planet."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Mountain; title: Polar/Subpolar; title: Desert/Savanna; title: Ocean/Island; title: Tropical/Subtropical; title: Afterword.