Nature's Places: Photography by Rod Planck [Paperback]

Bert C. Ebbers (Author)

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"..he is obviously one of our best wildlife and nature photographers, The photographs in this book are invariably of the highest quality, well composed and with an eye for lighting. That speaks only for the technical aspects, however, the emotional quality, the seeing if you will, is also very keen. Mr. Planck's subjects range from grand spacious landscape to tiny jumping spiders, with an obvious affinity for them all." -- Bob Shell, Shutterbug magazine, December 1993

"The photographs in this book are invariably of the highest quality, well composed and with an eye for lighting. That speaks only for the technical aspects, however, the emotional quality, the seeing if you will, is also very keen. Mr. Planck's subjects range from grand spacious landscape to tiny jumping spiders, with an obvious affinity for them all." -- Written by Bob Shell, Shutterbug, December 1993

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Nature's Places won a Gold Ink Award in 1993 for its outstanding quality of printing, technical difficulty and overall visual effect. This prize is awarded annually by Publishing & Production Executive and Printing Impressions. Nature's Places was selected as the first place winner from nearly 2000 entries.

Rod Planck is one of the foremost nature photographers in the United States. He began using a camera to express his lifelong love of nature over twenty years ago. His vast experience in the field has led to a broad understanding - and a deep respect that is the basis for his interest in nature photography. This respect demands a non-manipulative, non-commercial approach to photography. As a result, Nature's Places does not contain images of captive animals from game farms or zoos, or computer-manipulated images.

Rod's photographs have graced the pages of Audubon, Sierra, National Wildlife, Natural History, Backpacker, Birder's World, Ranger Rick, Outdoor Photographer and Photo Life. Rod is also a renowned instructor who has been conducting nature photography workshops and seminars for over15 years.

Rod's photographs in Nature's Places are accompanied by a thoughtful and informative text by Bert C. Ebbers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Hawk Owl Pub (July 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963420046
• ISBN-13: 978-0963420046
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,056,629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, November 30, 2004

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This review is from: Nature's Places: Photography by Rod Planck (Paperback)

From northern lakes cradled by ancient hills, to remote desert canyons, to grassy backyard jungles, nature's places define our world. Each place is an event, constantly being remade, defined by all that happens there ... the rise and fall of the wind, changes in light, the first mallard returning to a vernal pond, the last red maple leaf of autumn.

In this book, with eighty-two exquisite photographs, Rod Planck celebrates the magic of place and time. With abiding respect for the natural world and exacting technical skill, Rod creates images that open our eyes to the special places and special moments that surround us. Insightful captions reveal the essence of each photograph's natural history and the techniques used to record these moments on film.

I've known Rod and his work for several years. This is some of his finest work. He is a great nature photographer, a knowledgeable naturalist, as well as a terrific teacher.