On Feathered Wings

Hardback

Main Details

Title On Feathered Wings
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard Ettlinger
By (photographer) Rob Palmer
By (photographer) Miguel Lasa
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 298,Width 276
Category/GenrePhotographs: collections
ISBN/Barcode 9780810995253
ClassificationsDewey:779.328
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Abrams
Imprint Abrams
Publication Date 1 May 2008
Publication Country United States

Description

When we imagine birds, we think of them soaring through the sky, high above our heads-yet photographs of birds in the air are surprisingly rare. On Feathered Wings features the work of seven photographers who have spent their lives camping out, donning waders, and lying in wait for the greatest shots of birds doing what they do best: flying! Selected by birder and photographer Richard Ettlinger, these gorgeous, often thrilling images show hunters, migrators, waterfowl, and songbirds living on the wing: hunting, feeding, fighting, traveling, or just gliding along. An essay by Ettlinger gives an overview of the mechanics and evolution of bird flight. From falcons and eagles to swallows and hummingbirds, On Feathered Wings serves up a rich collection of images that is sure to delight birders both novice and veteran, and anyone who has ever looked to the skies in wonder.

Author Biography

An avid birder for over twenty years, Richard Ettlinger lives in East Rockaway, New York. Rob Palmer contributes to several magazines. Miguel Lasa lives in England. KK Hui photographs the birds of Hong Kong, where he lives.