Review
For lovers of mountains this collection is awe-inspiring, sure to give hours of pleasure and contemplation. For a photographer, the technical detail alongside Van Greaves' explanations will be inspirational. The results are unbelievably beautiful and spectacular. (Keswick Reminder )
These are the mountains of Britain in all their majesty and moods, beautifully photographed, with an informative commentary on each picture. (Western Daily Press )
Breath-taking images images of some of the most iconic British hills are featured in this truly inspirational book. Flicking through the pages makes you appreciate the beauty and splendour of the landscapes captured through the lens of Van Greaves, one of the country's most respected mountain photographers. (Westmorland Gazette )
Mountain Magic is a photographic record of extraordinary light and weather conditions and includes outstanding images. (Lakeland Echo )
British peaks are just as moving as the mighty Himalayas. So says mountain photographer Van Greaves who has reached new heights with his latest collection of images. After taking in his mesmerising shots of Snowdonia and the Scottish Highlands we certainly can't argue. (Wanderlust )
Each photograph is accompanied by chatty and fascinating captions explaining the light and weather conditions, hardship endured or patience required to gain the desired effect. (Cumbria Life )
A photographic record of extraordinary light and weather conditions and includes outstanding images of iconic peaks. (Lancashire Life )
Devotees of Van Greaves, who has dedicated himself with distinction to photographing the peaks of Britain, will be delighted to find that he has now brought together a selection of his best work. (This England )
Serious mountain connoisseurs will want to cover up the captions and play 'guess the peak'; again and again I thought I was seeing an image of the Alps or the Himalayas only to find it was the Black Cuillin of Skye or the Cumbrian Fells: a reminder of how wild the British ranges can be. (BBC Countryfile )
A magical book that displays the wonderful British countryside at its most dramatic. (Worcestershire Life )
These Poucheresque photographs will transport you into the Peaks. (TGO: The Great Outdoors )
These are the mountains of Britain in all their majesty and moods, beautifully photographed, with an informative commentary on each picture. (Western Daily Press )
Breath-taking images images of some of the most iconic British hills are featured in this truly inspirational book. Flicking through the pages makes you appreciate the beauty and splendour of the landscapes captured through the lens of Van Greaves, one of the country's most respected mountain photographers. (Westmorland Gazette )
Mountain Magic is a photographic record of extraordinary light and weather conditions and includes outstanding images. (Lakeland Echo )
British peaks are just as moving as the mighty Himalayas. So says mountain photographer Van Greaves who has reached new heights with his latest collection of images. After taking in his mesmerising shots of Snowdonia and the Scottish Highlands we certainly can't argue. (Wanderlust )
Each photograph is accompanied by chatty and fascinating captions explaining the light and weather conditions, hardship endured or patience required to gain the desired effect. (Cumbria Life )
A photographic record of extraordinary light and weather conditions and includes outstanding images of iconic peaks. (Lancashire Life )
Devotees of Van Greaves, who has dedicated himself with distinction to photographing the peaks of Britain, will be delighted to find that he has now brought together a selection of his best work. (This England )
Serious mountain connoisseurs will want to cover up the captions and play 'guess the peak'; again and again I thought I was seeing an image of the Alps or the Himalayas only to find it was the Black Cuillin of Skye or the Cumbrian Fells: a reminder of how wild the British ranges can be. (BBC Countryfile )
A magical book that displays the wonderful British countryside at its most dramatic. (Worcestershire Life )
These Poucheresque photographs will transport you into the Peaks. (TGO: The Great Outdoors )
Product Description
A personal selection of Van Greaves' photos of British mountains, representing the best of forty years of dedicated work, Mountain Magic features over one hundred and fifty outstanding images of iconic peaks like Snowdon, Scafell, Ben Nevis, The Torridons, Haystacks and the Cullins of Skye. Dramatic captions tell of the hardships endured and the patience required in taking these photos, which include extraordinary light and weather conditions - summer sunsets over Snowdownia, dawn over High Stile Ridge, Ben Nevis in a winter squall.
About the Author
A member of The Outdoor Writers’ Guild, Van Greaves has been a regular writer and photographer for Trail and has also contributed to Country Walking, High, and TGO magazines. His articles and photos have appeared in photographic magazines such as Practical Photography, Outdoor Photography and Professional Photographer. Van's publications include Moods of Staffordshire, Discovering the Pennines and the forthcoming Perfect Wye. He has contributed to The High Mountains of Britain and Ireland (Baton Wickes). He lives in Kidderminster.
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'There seems to be a greater range of light and atmospheric conditions in Britain than can be captured by a photographer in the greater ranges, such as the Himalaya North America, the Alps and Scandinavia. The view I saw from Auli Meadows, near Josimath, in the Garwhal Himalayas, which mountaineer Frank Smythe described as the best in the Himalayas, was stunning. However, I cannot say it moved me any more than looking from a pristine Scottish winter mountain across the vast Highland panorama looking like an ocean crested with the white waves represented by the peaks.' From the introduction
