This dazzling book of photographs of sailboat cruising and racing by the premier sailing photographer and award-winner, Onne van der Wal. Onne van der Wal is a world-class maritime photographer whose original body of work is recognized and coveted by boat lovers worldwide. WIND AND WATER features a variety of photographs that will captivate everyone from the casual boating enthusiast to the experienced Grand Prix racer. What sets van der Wal's work apart from the rest is its artistic style: whether he climbs atop a 75-foot mast for a bird's-eye view of a sloop cutting through crystal-blue waters or crouches on the deck during a race for a brisk action shot, van der Wal delivers brilliant photographs that capture the harmonious experience of being on the water. The book contains exhilarating shots of intense yacht racing all over the world, from the America's Cup to the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. It also features dramatic photographs of sailboats cruising in exotic destinations such as the Southern Ocean (between Cape Town and New Zealand), the South Pacific, and the Arctic.
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An award-winning nautical photographer and former yacht racer portrays the power of the ocean and the blowing wind in 114 awe-inspiring images. In one shot, the star-studded sail of America’s Cup champ Endeavour unfurls beautifully over the sea. In another, a Swan 77 "slams into a wave off Beavertail, Jamestown, Rhode Island." Van der Wal also captures homey behind-the-scenes details, such as yellow raingear-clad sailors doing maintenance work on a schooner. And not all the images are of racing boats—among the highlights are shots of a rustic fishing boat beached in Chile and a hand-built Kayuka. The author’s respect for maritime history and tradition is evident, and his photos pay homage to the passions of boat-lovers around the world.
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"Proof positive that Onne has great understanding of and passion for both the sea and his craft." -- Sail magazine, May 2004
"This book will make sailors yearn to get out on the water." -- The Baltimore Sun
"Wind and Water features the kind of photographs that will excite even the armchair voyager in us all." -- Metrosource, April/May 2004
"You can sail the waters from New England to New Zealand, Antigua to Alaska, in WIND AND WATER." -- Chicago Tribune, July 7, 2004
"This book will make sailors yearn to get out on the water." -- The Baltimore Sun
"Wind and Water features the kind of photographs that will excite even the armchair voyager in us all." -- Metrosource, April/May 2004
"You can sail the waters from New England to New Zealand, Antigua to Alaska, in WIND AND WATER." -- Chicago Tribune, July 7, 2004
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Awesome photographs!,
By Toxic Monkey "toxic_monkey" (Darien, CT United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Wind and Water: Boating Photographs From Around The World (Hardcover)
If you love sailing, the sea - or anything vaguely nautical, this is a fantastic book to have around. The author is obviously someone who really loves photography, sailing and the sea - and it shows.
There are over a hundred large beautiful color images covering boats, boat races such as the Americas cup as well as some fantastic scenery shots only reachable via water. However, if you really want to get an idea of the type and quality of the photographs in this book, it is well worth visiting the author's gallery (vanderwal.com) rather than simply trusting my written review.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Beautiful!,
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I bought this book for my husband, who is a sailing enthusiast. It is an absolutely beautiful book with gorgeous photos. My husband is very pleased with it. I originally saw it in the Williams Sonoma Home store, of all places, where it was selling for a much higher price.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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wind and water boating photographs from around the world,
This review is from: Wind and Water: Boating Photographs From Around The World (Hardcover)
This is a beautiful book. If you love boating or the water this would be a great coffee table book for you.
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