The Oceans: The Maritime Photography of Chris Burkard
By (Author) Chris Burkard
Edited by gestalten
Die Gestalten Verlag
gestalten
5th September 2023
5th September 2023
Germany
General
Non Fiction
Places and peoples: general and pictorial works
779.37092
Hardback
320
Width 245mm, Height 330mm
The most famous outdoor photographer captures and celebrates the oceans in all their beauty and majesty. The oceans are the lifeblood of our planet, a source of wonder, beauty, and inspiration. In this breathtaking photo book, Chris Burkard, world-renowned outdoor photographer and explorer, takes us on a journey across the seven seas. From the rugged shores of the North Atlantic to the tranquil waters of the tropics, Burkard's lens captures the stunning diversity and ever-changing beauty of the world's oceans. With each turn of the page, readers are transported to a different corner of the globe, immersing themselves in natural splendor. But The Oceans is more than just a collection of stunning photographs. It's a call to action, a reminder of the urgent need to protect and preserve our fragile blue planet. Through his art, Burkard encourages us to see the oceans not just as a resource to be exploited, but as a source of wonder and inspiration that deserves our respect and stewardship. Dive into The Oceans and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the world's deep blue waters.
"The collection takes in surfers searching for a wave amid icebergs, seaplanes swooping under
surf-sprayed cliffs and a mesmerising mosaic of aerial shots, offering an almost abstract patchwork
of Indian Ocean sandbars." - National Geographic
CHRIS BURKARD is an adventurer, photographer, author, and creative director based in California, best known for inspiring photographs of natural landscapes in far-flung regions of the globe that he makes accessible to millions of people on social media.