Saltwater Cowboys: A Photographic Essay of Chincoteague Island [Paperback]

Medford Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 30, 2002

A photographic essay by award-winning photographer Medford Taylor, this book contains photos of the wild pony penning at Chincoteague, VA taken over a thirty year period. Included are the people of Chincoteague Island and gorgeous shots of the ponies in their natural habitat on neighboring Assateague Island, a national wildlife reserve on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Anyone who loves horses, especially Misty of Chincoteague, will cherish and enjoy this book. Taylor compares the event to one of the last cattle stations in the Australian outback, which he covered for National Geographic, saying that the two places are among a few where real cowboys are still riding real horses and doing the job. Like rounding up wild horses, photojournalism has its risks. During one penning, Taylor sank in mud and was trapped in a narrow fence opening as the herd galloped toward him. Seemingly out of nowhere, a rider appeared. Reaching down from his horse, the cowboy pulled Taylor out of harm's way just as the ponies rushed through the opening. It was just like in the movies, Taylor said. His shoes are still out there under the mud.

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About the Author

Medford Taylor, a native of Conway NC who currently lives in Richmond, VA, has worked on assignment for TIME, Newsweek, GEO, Air & Space, and National Geographic. His photographs have been published in books and periodicals throughout the world. He has won awards from the VA News Photographers Association and the White House News Photographers Association. His National Geographic story on Australia's "Dog Fence" was a memorable work of photojournalism.

Product Details

• Paperback: 98 pages
• Publisher: Oaklea Press (August 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892538040
• ISBN-13: 978-1892538048
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #489,426 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Saltwater Cowboys: A Photographic Essay of Chincoteague Island, October 18, 2010

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Beth Waugh (Schenectady, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a beautiful pictorial book, featuring the men (& women) who take part in the round-up of the ponies from Assateague Island National Park, every year. It is an up close & personal view of the trek from Assateague to Chincoteaque.

I loved the book & will cherish it forever.

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth it!, March 12, 2010

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BoomerGal50 "BoomerGal50" (Chesapeake Bay) - See all my reviews

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Medford Taylor is one of the few remaining photojournalists with plenty of experience over the years under his belt. Capturing these images over a 30 year period is a fairly remarkable achievement, definitely due to his determination! Great photos, lots of memories, particularly if you love Chincoteague and the wild ponies.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, August 1, 2005

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C. E. Fall (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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This photo-essay is breathtaking. You feel as though you are there. I gave this book as a gift to a 13 year old girl and she adores it. Well worth the money. Highly recommended.