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'Living Landscapes' builds upon the success of Andy Rouse’s Concepts of Nature (ISBN 978 1 902538 52 5), using stunning artistic images combined with thought-provoking essays to illustrate the relationships between animals and the fragile environments in which they live. Using award-winning wide-angle techniques, abstracts and some very creative usage of light and motion, Andy Rouse shows why he is one of the best and most creative wildlife photographers in the world. Themed portfolios explore the concepts of wilderness, dimensions and dark light whilst galleries show Rouse’s stunning project work on snow geese, the wildebeest migration and the Galapagos Islands. The essays that introduce each chapter show Rouse’s passion for the natural world and seek not only to question but also to inspire. In a final chapter which takes the form of an in-depth interview, Rouse explores the sources of his vision and explains the way in which he tries to tell a story through his images. Aspects of Nature is a must-read for anyone who is passionate about nature and loves photography as the ultimate art form of self-expression. Andy Rouse’s Concepts of Nature was published by Argentum in spring 2008 and he has previously published some dozen books on photography and natural history, including Penguin Life. He writes regularly for a number of photography magazines, lectures (often together with another Argentum author, Joe Cornish), and has appeared in television programmes for the BBC, ITV, Carlton, Meridian and NBC.
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Andy Rouse has written and illustrated more than a dozen books on photography and natural history, including Living Landscapes: Creative Visions of the Wild and the critically acclaimed Concepts of Nature, both published by Argentum. He writes regularly for the photographic press and has made and appeared in television programmes for the BBC, ITV, Carlton Meridian and NBC.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There are a lot of book out there about wildlife photography.
The latest book from Andy Rouse though is truly inspirational and confirms him as being one of the most visionary wildlife photographers in the world right now.
Not only is it filled with beautiful photographs of Andy's latest work but it also challenges stale perceptions of what makes a great wildlife image, focusing on the idea of capturing wildlife in the wider context of a 'living landscape' rather than just going for the same old frame filling shots.
There are some really interesting essays from Andy about his developing vision and a very candid interview that provide additional depth to the book and underline the book's message.
Whether you are new to photographer or an experienced pro, there's a lot of wisdom here, delivered with Andy's usual wit. It's life affirming stuff making it a hugely enjoyable, entertaining read and a must buy.
The latest book from Andy Rouse though is truly inspirational and confirms him as being one of the most visionary wildlife photographers in the world right now.
Not only is it filled with beautiful photographs of Andy's latest work but it also challenges stale perceptions of what makes a great wildlife image, focusing on the idea of capturing wildlife in the wider context of a 'living landscape' rather than just going for the same old frame filling shots.
There are some really interesting essays from Andy about his developing vision and a very candid interview that provide additional depth to the book and underline the book's message.
Whether you are new to photographer or an experienced pro, there's a lot of wisdom here, delivered with Andy's usual wit. It's life affirming stuff making it a hugely enjoyable, entertaining read and a must buy.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This new book by Andy Rouse is - quite simply - a visual masterpiece. It sets new standards in nature and wildlife photography, breaking new grounds in the grand tradition of masters like Lanting and Bloom, and will be a formidable source of inspiration for all serious photographers. Paper, binding and image reproduction are top-notch too, as fitting such works of art. Don't miss it if you love nature, photography or both.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Received this book on day of release, and have just finished pouring over the book, reading and re-reading each chapter. The flow and narrative of the book is fantastic, the images (as always) outstanding. This thing that makes this book very different for me is the very personal and 'open' content in both the choice of images and the comments made in the text.
The images have been clearly chosen to provoke thought and reaction from the reader and the text (especially the 'interview' section) is there to provide a very open and honest view of photography and nature. In many ways this is Rouse 'laid bare' and is a refreshing and vivid approach to the topic.
I have added Living Landscapes to the reading list for my photography students. I have only 2 other books on there; On Being a Photographer by David Hurn and Approaching Photography by Prof. Paul Hill.
Once again an inspiring body of work and something I will take great comfort in returning to again and again.
The images have been clearly chosen to provoke thought and reaction from the reader and the text (especially the 'interview' section) is there to provide a very open and honest view of photography and nature. In many ways this is Rouse 'laid bare' and is a refreshing and vivid approach to the topic.
I have added Living Landscapes to the reading list for my photography students. I have only 2 other books on there; On Being a Photographer by David Hurn and Approaching Photography by Prof. Paul Hill.
Once again an inspiring body of work and something I will take great comfort in returning to again and again.
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Inspirational work by Andy Rouse
This book is filled with fantastic photos. Not just technically brilliant, but amazingly creative. Andy Rouse certainly thinks outside the box and it really works. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Bones
Great photos
This book contains some great photos, as you would expect from a wildlife photographer of Andy Rouse's calibre. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by Andrew W
Mups review
A fine piece of imagery as you would expect from Andy. This book contains a different slant on what looks good and could be described as experimental. Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2009 by John Richard Webb
LIVING LANDSCAPES
A truly remarkable book,packed from cover to cover with superb photographs,this is not your standard photography book,Andy has produced a series of shots thinking very much outside... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2009 by C. Churchill
Living Landscapes ...A review
Living Landscapes is the long anticipated new oeuvre from world acclaimed wildlife photographer and author Andy Rouse, and charts his growth and development as a photographer away... Read more
Published on 14 July 2009 by Keeley Bishop
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