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Elephant
by Steve Bloom
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Hardcover
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Best-selling photographer Steve Bloom follows up his wildly successful book Untamed with a tribute to the largest land mammals on earth. Twelve years in the making, this joyous celebration features elephants from the wildest reaches of Botswana to the teeming cities of India. With aerial shots of the herds in motion, dramatic interactions between angry males, and tender moments between mothers and their calves, this collection features an intimate look at these animals who, though seemingly as distinct from humans as a creature could be, share surprisingly similar characteristics: They have family structures like our own, they show loyalty and allegiance to those closest to them, they grieve as well as express joy, and—as these photographs show—they have strongly individual personalities. Outdoor Photography magazine called Steve Bloom’s photos, "the best case yet for the defense of the earth." See for yourself why these creatures—once found in nearly fifty countries and now on the endangered species list—are, according to Bloom himself, "the true kings of the jungle."
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| Awesome photos |
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Wow. I've seen a lot Elephant photographs. I have pretty high standards since I've had the opportunity to photograph wild Elephants in East Africa and Asia ([...]). Fortunately, Bloom surpasses any expectations I had with Elephant. The pictures portray Elephants in completely new and original ways. I felt like even though I had taken my own pictures, it was worth the price to see Bloom's art. Indeed, the picture on the cover of this book is probably my least favorite (and it's pretty good).
I love Bloom's use of different angles and compositions. Several of his pictures feature Elephant trunks and show them from a new perspective. There are also some pictures of Elephants taken from underwater, which is something you almost never see. The pictures on pp. 18-19 and 25 have incredible lighting and texture - almost as if they were mythical images. It's definitely worth your time using the book browse feature on Amazon.com to sample the pictures in the book.
For those of you deciding between the two, I like this book better than Karl Ammann's Elephant Reflections. Steve Bloom's photos are more original and colorful. For those of you who love Elephants, I'd also highly recommend reading Cynthia Moss' Elephant Memories: Thirteen Years in the Life of an Elephant Family and watching the David Attenborough documentary Echo and Other Elephants.
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| One of the most remarkable books I now own. |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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This is now one of the most beautiful books I now own. The photographs are extraordinary. I am a photographer myself and am blown away by the images that truly capture the essence of the elephant. I would have purchased this book in Australia but the $100.00 cost made it prohibitive. Imagine how thrilled I was to purchase it through Amazon for $32.00 including postage!!!! I will treasure this book for many years to come. Andrea.
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| Outstanding insight into the life of elepants |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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This is a beautiful book on the life and personality of elephants. The photography is outstanding. I can certainly see why it took so long to photograph the elephants. It is a keepsake for those of us who love and understand this beautiful animal.
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| Deep, Fun, And Exotic!!! |
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I think that this book reveals both the deep and fun side of elephants. The picture of an elephant swimming shows off the grace and beauty. By using pictures of elephants in human cerimonies, Steve Bloom portrays an elephants life in a very beautiful way! :-)
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| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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This is a magnificent book filled with rich photography. From the ground looking up you can see the majesty of the elephant. The group photos show
their need and love for one another.
My daughter is an artist. When she was very young, she saw her first elephant in the zoo. Her father asked her what she thought. "He makes me feel very deep," she said.
I am a sculptor and toy designer who wanted good photos for my work. This book will fill your eye and touch your heart.
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