Big Sky: Wild West Panorama [Hardcover]

Tim Fitzharris (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 20, 2006

A personal celebration of the American West by one of its finest photographers and authors.

Distilled from more than two decades of exploration, Tim Fitzharris' Big Sky captures beautiful panoramas rarely matched in majesty and diversity. Big Sky includes tinted canyons, cactus-studded deserts, ice-capped mountains, rumpled badlands, the misty beaches of the Pacific and a limitless expanse of prairie wildflowers. These are images that reflect the still heart of America's native wilderness.

Fitzharris opens Big Sky with personal observations on photographing the American West and then presents a retrospective of his photographs, organized by region:

• High Plains
• Canyon lands
• Rocky Mountains
• Sierra Nevada
• Southern deserts
• Pacific coast.

For each of these six sections there is an introduction to the landscape, followed by 12 plates for a total of 72 panoramas.

Stunning and beautiful, Big Sky is a lovingly compiled collection of remarkable panorama photographs of this vast section of the nation. This will be Tim Fitzharris' definitive work, demonstrating his reverence and respect for the American West.

(200610)

Editorial Reviews

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Big Sky captures come gorgeous panoramas, [and] natural landscapes. (Library Bookwatch The Midwest Book Review 200704)

There are no sweet little pictures here. These are not photos for the faint-hearted. (Sandra Dalls Denver Post 20061210)

[Fitzharris] knows a thing or two about the dramatic interplay of light, color and spectacular land formations... truly awe-inspiring. (Regan McMahon San Francisco Chronicle 20061221)

9-by-27 inch panoramas. Viewed up close, they overwhelm... Every turn of a page seems to reveal a secret. (Jerry V. Haines Washington Post 20061217)

One of the year's most mesmerizing photographic collections. (Bill Thompson Charleston Post and Courier 20061210)

The photography is nothing less than stunning, and the narrative is compelling. (Christine Townsend From House to Home 20061202)

Captur[es] the immense beauty and diversity of North America's western landscapes... well-written narrative. (Christina Leadlay Embassy (Canada's Foreign Policy Newsweekly) 20061209)

This one would be a perfect under-the-tree surprise for a nature lover or outdoor enthusiast. (Laszlo Buhasz Globe and Mail 20061029)

Stunning... should dispel any doubts about the quality that digital photography can attain at the hands of a skilled practitioner. (Louise Abbott Montreal Gazette 20061101)

Stunning colour panoramic shots leave no doubt about the beauty of this vast area. (Globe and Mail 20061029)

Magnificent... You'll find big sky in sunlit canyons, cactus-studded deserts, snow-capped mountains, impassable-looking badlands and endless beaches of the Pacific. (Joseph Kula Vancouver Province 200612)

Wonder and awe best describe images... expressed in a coffee table book, Big Sky: Wild West Panorama. (Chicago Sun-Times 200701)

There is no better way to see the magnificence of the landscapes... an iconic collection... brilliant color and wide perspective. (RALPH -- The Review of Arts, Literature, Philosoph 200703)

Breathtaking photos...Big Sky is an awesome art gallery that dazzles the eyes with some of Mother Nature's most glorious brushstrokes. (American Profile )

A photographic exploration of the North American West. (Lori Stacy Celebrated Living (American Airlines) )

An inspiring book to curl up with. (Joy McDonell Canadian Camera )

Offers full-color spreads of such popular photographic topics as the Colorado River and Arches National Park, ...[and] more obscure locales. (Photo Techniques )

An inspiring collection.... Fitzharris even provides richly descriptive text that sets the scene for each breathtaking shot. (Shutterbug )

About the Author

Tim Fitzharris writes a monthly column in Popular Photography and Imaging magazine. He is the author of 26 books, including Rocky Mountains: Wilderness Reflections, and lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

(20061220)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Firefly Books (August 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1554071763
• ISBN-13: 978-1554071760
• Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 11 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,582,714 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tim Fitzharris is well known for his regular column in Popular Photography and Imaging magazine. He is the author and photographer of more than 30 books, including National Audubon Society Guide to Landscape Photography; Rocky Mountains; and Big Sky. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like having hundreds of panorma pictures in the living room, November 27, 2007

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This review is from: Big Sky: Wild West Panorama (Hardcover)

The wide double format spread of the pictures is awesome. I have had it open in the living room since we got it, open to a new picture everyday. Every picture has a frame around it, just like you would have if you had it on the wall.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a personal celebration of the American West, April 11, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Sky: Wild West Panorama (Hardcover)

BIG SKY captures some gorgeous panoramas, capturing natural landscapes and tinting to explore some of the lesser-known state parks and wilderness areas across the country. It's a personal celebration of the American West by a photographer who spent over twenty years searching for just the right sites and experiences: when one was found he'd take a series of panoramic shots and stitch them together on a computer, here produced in panoramic 27x9 inch spreads to properly capture the results. Art photography libraries as well as public libraries strong in visual travel representations will want this.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Photos, March 11, 2009

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This review is from: Big Sky: Wild West Panorama (Hardcover)

I'll add my five stars to the other reviews. These double-page panaromas invite you into the landscape. Interesting format as the book is very wide, adding to the horizontal effect. This book can now be bought used. It's a great deal. Highly recommended. Good photo and printing quality.