Dieses Buch gibt den Lesern einen fundierten �Uberblick sowie n�utzliche Tipps f�ur die Fotografie von Hunden, Katzen, Pferden und Kleintieren. Dabei stehen die Planung und Durchf�uhrung eines Shootings, der Umgang mit Mensch und Tier sowie die Besonderheiten der Outdoor- und Studiofotografie im Fokus. Gleicherma�en geht die Autorin auf die technischen Grundlagen sowie auf die Basics der Tierfotografie ein. Veranschaulicht werden die Inhalte...

This book of photography represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major cross-platform initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals -- especially those that are endangered. His message: to know these animals is to save them. Sartore intends to photograph every animal in captivity in the world. He is circling the globe, visiting zoos and wildlife rescue centers to create studio portraits...

"This immersive ecosystem of images and ideas considers how human physicality shapes our appreciation for some animals and repulsion for others; it exposes the politicized conventions of natural history and explores animals as personal, cultural, and spiritual symbols. The peculiarities behind our day-to-day interactions with animals are brought to the surface, and questions are raised about what lies behind our insatiable appetite for animals, both...

With more than 130 illustrations, The Photographed Cat is both an archive and an analytical exploration of the close relationships between Americans and their cats during a period that is significant for photography and for modern understandings of animals as pets. This volume examines the cultural implications of feline companions while also celebrating the intimacy and joys of pets and family photographs. In seven thematic sections, Arluke and Rolfe...

A photograph of an extinct animal evokes a greater feeling of loss than any painting ever could. Often black and white or tinted sepia, these remarkable images have been taken mainly in zoos or wildlife parks, and in some cases depict the last known individual of the species. Lost Animals is a unique photographic record of extinction, presented by a world authority on vanished animals. Richly illustrated throughout, this handsome book features photographs...

"From Highland cows to Polish chickens to Arabian horses, Ford's compelling animal photography invites readers of all ages on a delightful adventure through the barnyard. Following the acclaimed The Animal Kingdom and Good Dog, Farm Life takes us beyond the barn and into the very heart of America's vibrant farm animals. This whimsical collection celebrates the spirited charm of these pastoral creatures and invites the viewer on a heartfelt journey...