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Wild Maine

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This great 96-page book with 100 photos including the covers, starts with a tribute to the author/photographer Bill Silliker, Jr. Unfortunately, Bill passed away suddenly on October 13th, 2003 from an apparent heart attack while leading a photography group in Baxter State Park, Maine. The tribute includes memorials by several of Maine's Environmental leaders including Buzz Caverly, Director of Baxter State Park (one of Bills's favorite haunts). Buzz writes, "Bill's dedication and personal interest - as demonstrated in his photography, his writings, and his publications - have inspired all of us as we share the natural beauties of Maine."

Bill's last book Wild Maine is limited to the state's birds and mammals by design. He explains in his introduction "to be more productive, wildlife photographers need to focus - literally - on once species at a time." Further he explains the purpose of this book is to relay some of the "enchanting encounters" he has had with the wild inhabitations of Maine's north woods. "The stories of those experience and a look at the animal species that provided them are what Wild Maine is all about," writes Bill. "Perhaps through these words and images, the beauty and fascination of "what's still out there" will color your dreams as they have mine."

This is an inspirational book for anyone who is interested in wildlife photography and will inspire you to get out into the field and create some of your own enchanting encounters. It has both great photos and great stories.

The photography is excellent in Wild Maine. The book gives you information on many animals, including their habitat, mating habits and their hunt for food. Very informative. I bought this book for my Maine lakefront home. It is a great addition to my library there.