Customer Reviews

The High Himalaya

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This book has plenty of the stunning landscape and nature photos I expect from Art Wolfe. It's a most dramatic scenery, and Wolfe's images capture that aspect beautifully. Three short "conversations" with noted climbers help animate the high peaks. Wolfe also includes technical/field notes for each photo. What is wonderfully surprising to me is the light that Wolfe finds in the eyes of the people of the Himalaya. There must be something to the altitude, or maybe the benefit of living a life inextricably tied to the landscape. These people look happy, at peace with themselves, and that's the feeling that resonates with me long after I put the book down.

Are there better photography books on this subject?

Sure.....

Alain Cheneviere's book is supurb, one need go no further....

but the other reviewer's snide comment that Art Wolfe is a mediocre photograher at best is beyond absurd and beneath contempt....

I can only attribute such nonsense to professional jealousy and/or a boatload of misplaced hubris....

Wolfe is a marvelous photographer; his work in the natural world often captures both the moment and the essence of his subjects in priceless portraits; check out some of his other efforts for confirmation....

best.......

I'ts a great book for the discounted price, I picked up my copy from a book store for 10.00, I wouldn't pay the previous price though.. while there are some great renditions within its wide covers, I have definitely seen better photography books on the Himalayan.

The reviewer under me is spot on and I also suggest picking up a copy of Himalayan Odyssey if you are interested in the Himalayan, but I still think this book is worth its discounted price. I enjoyed it.

I've visited the himalayas and wanted to buy a book capaturing the beauty. While there is no question that the photos in this book have their own beauty, I found many of the pictures somewhat dull in colors, not very vivid. Many are in low light or cloudy conditions. While I'm sure some may like the book, I also believe there are other books that may satisfy the average person more. I bought this book after seeing a different book at a local store with immensely beautiful pictures of the Himalayas, but this book didn't do it for me. My advice is to check out the book at a local bookstore before buying to determine if it satisfies your taste.

This book represents how far we've dropped visually as a culture. Especially when there exists books out there, self published, like David Robbins "Himalayan Odyssey" that capture true insight into the Tibetan culture over a long, rigourous time and method. Instead, we're once again merely given more of the same pretty landscapes and fuzzy warm children that any passing tourist with a good working knowledge of their camera could do. Art is (was?) a wonderful person, I'm sure, though a mediocre photographer at best. Check out David's book for the real deal. I am a published photographer myself, albeit in a totally different genre.