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Rivers of America

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A photographer with the eye of an artist, Tim Palmer has spent a lifetime photographing rivers. He has gone to extremes to get just the right view, at the right time of day, the right time of the year. He has combines these photographs with prose that is almost poetic to add in our understanding of what he sees, what he feels.

I don't know just how many states he covers in these photographs, but perhaps the most dramatic pictures are those taken in Alaska. From the bears fishing for salmon, to the young wolf who has found a drowned sheep, the broad expanse of the mountains the pictures show nature at its most attractive.

Surprisingly though his pictures show the beauty that remains in the rivers of the lower 48. In spite of what has happened in terms of polution, concrete channalizing by the Corp of Engineers, there is beauty to be found. And Mr. Palmer has the eye to find that beauty.

A prolific author, gifted outdoor photographer and a nationally-renowned river conservationist, this is Tim Palmer's ode to America's bountiful and beautiful rivers. No one writes about rivers -- or captures their magical essence in photos -- like Tim, because no one knows and cares as much about them as he clearly does. If you love rivers, then you will love this book! Learn more about Tim's love affair with rivers by visiting: www.americanrivers.org/palmerprofile.

Every page is a WOW moment - there are none that disappoint here! For anyone who likes to watch moving water AND waterfalls, this is 'the' book for you. It's also an excellent reference for painting or sewing these landscape scenes. Picture composition is top notch and careful attention was paid to the 'seasonal' influence of the pictures as well.

You cannot find a more comprehensible photo book showing gorgeous landscapes with the emphasis on the moving water aspect - the cover shot gives you a good idea of the content. The only thing possibly missing is an included cd of rushing water sounds, but then again you could buy that IF you don't already have one! Outstanding work of nature art, you will NOT be disappointed!

I also highly recommend the book 'Waterfalls & gorges of the Finger Lakes' by Derek Doeffinger, a smaller book than 'Rivers' but just as enjoyable!

I bought this book because one of my favorite things to do is to spend time hiking and camping along rivers, away from civilization. There's something peaceful and "big picture" about spending time near a river. Gives you time to contemplate and gain perspective. What I like about this book is that it really captures the essence of getting down at the river level... different types of water and geology, different seasons. All the little details and rough edges that make rivers what they are.

Definitely not a book for the "one coffee table book" family. Go buy a National Geographic or Time Life encyclopedia for that. This book is for real photography lovers who like to explore different parts of a genre (like landscape or portrait), and see the world through the eyes of others, and for any nature lovers out there who like having a full library of nature images to enjoy.

I shouldn't complain because I did only look at the calendars that had been discounted, but this one is disappointing. I was attempting to get a calendar that shows a little of the great outdoors to make my office more comfortable. The picture that amazon shows in a 1x1 inch thumbnail looks great, but most the pictures are just barely better then snap shots.