- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: BBC Books (30 Oct 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1846075815
- ISBN-13: 978-1846075810
- Product Dimensions: 26 x 25.6 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 199,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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120 astonishingly beautiful winning photographs from the 2008 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Portfolio 18 is undoubtedly the most outstanding new collection of nature photographs available. The book showcases more than 120 stunning images from the 2008 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition - the most prestigious event of its kind. All the winning and commended photographs are here, selected by an international panel of expert judges and beautifully reproduced in this portfolio.
Choosing the winning entries from an incredible 35,000 entries submitted by photographers around the world is not easy. Each year the new collection is eagerly awaited by nature lovers and photography buffs alike - and each year they are not disappointed, as the quality of the images and the ingenuity of photographers reach new heights of excellence.
The range of subjects and styles is diverse - from abstract nature images to animal behaviour and portraits to environmental reportage. Together they celebrate the splendour, drama and variety of life on Earth. Each photograph is accompanied by a memorable caption that tells the story of how and why the shot was taken.
Being placed in this competition is something that wildlife photographers the world over aspire to. To succeed, they need a mixture of vision, technical ability, knowledge of nature - and luck. All these elements are here in abundance in these inspirational photographs that bring the breathtaking beauty of the natural world to your coffee table.
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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
This is the second volume I've reviewed in the now very well established, BBC wildlife photographer of the year competition. Portfolio 15 was the first one I bought and because of the amazing pictures I've continued to buy it each year, however I did not review 16 or 17 because there was little else to say. Now, I feel there is.
I don't know what the photographers out there have been doing this year but the level in quality has jumped to a whole new level and it will be amazing to see if they can sustain it. The number of pictures produced from film rather than a digital sensor seems to have fallen almost to nothing but if the quality is improving for that reason then who would complain? The photos in this volume transcend wildlife or nature photography. They are fine art. Incredible moments, captured with exquisite competition and perfect timing.
A few photos after my first look already stick in my mind, an image of dolphins going after fish, an underwater portrait of a beaver, a snake trying in vain to eat a treefrog.
If you bought other volumes in the series you'll know how good they are and need little convincing, even without knowing how much better this new portfolio is. If you haven't - then you must try them out starting with this one. If you only have the one book of wildlife photography, make it this one - you won't find better than this anywhere.
The book follows the standard formula and include a short statement by each photographer and include technical details, these are generally short but cover the essentials like aperture and shutter speed and this is, after all, not a book on how to take a photo. It would be nice if the pages were bigger but they're glossy and the photos seem to have been reproduced very well.
Absolutely wonderful book, stands head and shoulders above the other volumes in the series. A must-own item!
I don't know what the photographers out there have been doing this year but the level in quality has jumped to a whole new level and it will be amazing to see if they can sustain it. The number of pictures produced from film rather than a digital sensor seems to have fallen almost to nothing but if the quality is improving for that reason then who would complain? The photos in this volume transcend wildlife or nature photography. They are fine art. Incredible moments, captured with exquisite competition and perfect timing.
A few photos after my first look already stick in my mind, an image of dolphins going after fish, an underwater portrait of a beaver, a snake trying in vain to eat a treefrog.
If you bought other volumes in the series you'll know how good they are and need little convincing, even without knowing how much better this new portfolio is. If you haven't - then you must try them out starting with this one. If you only have the one book of wildlife photography, make it this one - you won't find better than this anywhere.
The book follows the standard formula and include a short statement by each photographer and include technical details, these are generally short but cover the essentials like aperture and shutter speed and this is, after all, not a book on how to take a photo. It would be nice if the pages were bigger but they're glossy and the photos seem to have been reproduced very well.
Absolutely wonderful book, stands head and shoulders above the other volumes in the series. A must-own item!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
I am pleased to say that I have every annual volume of this book and recently the photography seems to have gone on leaps and bounds, probably due to the fact that for all intents and purposes this is a book of wildlife competition winners. With a pot of money to be won, more photographers are entering the competition and then standard is rising. However do not let that put you off the images are no less then fantastic and the young section also has some great images.
This book will be a timeless volume and like mine will become well thumbed over the coming years. Its not just a great book of wildlife images but also a book to give all of us inspiration to get out there with a camera.
This book will be a timeless volume and like mine will become well thumbed over the coming years. Its not just a great book of wildlife images but also a book to give all of us inspiration to get out there with a camera.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
The portfolio gets better and better every year but in 2008 there has been a significant improvement in the way the pictures reflect the animals in their natural environment.
Take the example of the 2 eagles fighting over a carcass or the bat flying in the jungle, every picture has an interesting story about the painstaking weeks (months in some cases) that it took to produce it.
Interestingly nearly all the photographers use D-SLR apart from one guy in South Africa that uses film.
I wish there was more information about the pictures as the organisers restrict the amount of information printed per picture, but every one has a great background.
This will make a perfect present to any interested in wildlife and / or photography.
5 stars.
Take the example of the 2 eagles fighting over a carcass or the bat flying in the jungle, every picture has an interesting story about the painstaking weeks (months in some cases) that it took to produce it.
Interestingly nearly all the photographers use D-SLR apart from one guy in South Africa that uses film.
I wish there was more information about the pictures as the organisers restrict the amount of information printed per picture, but every one has a great background.
This will make a perfect present to any interested in wildlife and / or photography.
5 stars.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Portfolio 18
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If you want to see the best shots of animals this is the book. A perfect collection of the 2008 photos.
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Buy it.
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This is the 18th bookof the series which is organised by the BBC Wildlife magazine and the Natural History muswum. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2009 by G. I. Forbes
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In a multi-channel world awash with high quality wildlife films, is there a place for anything as prosaic as a book of photographs? Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2009 by hbw
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superb production of incredible pictures, all of the photos represent the shots we all wish we had taken, but the skill and background knowledge of wildlife transcend the everyman.
Published on 26 May 2009 by R. D. Foster
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Beautiful book of photography. I go to the exhibition every year and have been wanting to purchase the books also, and they were at a reasonable cost. Read more
Published on 11 May 2009 by R. Turner
Fabulous phototgraphy (as usual!)
This annual photo competition is always a treat. This year is no different. If anything, it gets better!
Published on 16 April 2009 by Mrs. R. B. Brackley
Stunning Pictures
A beautiful book showing wildlife at its best via wonderful modern cameras and the exceptional eyes and patience of many photographers
Published on 14 April 2009 by Mr. Trevor P. Salomon
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This is an outstanding book that makes a perfect present, and something that gets better with every viewing. Read more
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