The Shark and the Albatross by John Aitchison
For twenty years John Aitchison has been travelling to distant places to film wildlife for the BBC and other broadcasters. This is the story of his encounters with animals in remote, exotic, and dangerous places.
This is a lovely book, vividly written, giving us a fascinating insight into the world of wild life photographyIt is a must for all those who enjoy insights into the natural world. -- Alexander McCall Smith
In a word, beautiful. John shares the experience of patiently waiting, then the euphoria of capturing the action; capturing the art in nature. -- Bill Oddie
Here you'll find a version of the world which is more real, more intense and, sadly, more beautiful than the one most of us are forced to occupy. -- Adam Nicolson
A kaleidoscope of brilliant wildlife experiences not to be missed -- Sir John Lister-Kaye OBE, Conservationist and nature writer.
These evocative stories are from the heart of the keenest observer, a skilled cameraman and a superb naturalist * Chris Packham *
Clear and poetic ... throughout, Aitchison notes that observing wildlife highlights the precariousness of the natural world. * Publishers Weekly *
In a word, beautiful. John shares the experience of patiently waiting, then the euphoria of capturing the action; capturing the art in nature. -- Bill Oddie
Here you'll find a version of the world which is more real, more intense and, sadly, more beautiful than the one most of us are forced to occupy. -- Adam Nicolson
A kaleidoscope of brilliant wildlife experiences not to be missed -- Sir John Lister-Kaye OBE, Conservationist and nature writer.
These evocative stories are from the heart of the keenest observer, a skilled cameraman and a superb naturalist * Chris Packham *
Clear and poetic ... throughout, Aitchison notes that observing wildlife highlights the precariousness of the natural world. * Publishers Weekly *
John Aitchison is a wildlife filmmaker. His many awards include a joint BAFTA and a joint Primetime Creative Emmy, both for the cinematography of the BBC series Frozen Planet.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781781253496 |
| ISBN 10 | 1781253498 |
| Title | The Shark and the Albatross |
| Author | John Aitchison |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-06-02 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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