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Birds: Poetry in the Sky Hardcover – September 20, 2022

by Christian Spencer (Author)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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“striking imagery…stunning depictions” ― Birdwatch. "One need not ponder whether Birds: Poetry in the Sky is more a bird book or an art book: it fits each category. But whatever shelf it belongs on is really irrelevant – it’s enough to say that the book is magnificent." ― 10,000 Birds. "...This is photographic art of birds ‘where they live’ and where humans must watch in awe." ― Wildlife Australia. The fascination birds evoke in us continues unabated. Australian artist and photographer Christian Spencer, living in the vicinity of the Brazilian rainforest since 2001, has surrendered to it as well. “The camera is my brush,” is how he describes his style. His photographs truly capture the poetry of nature, letting its beauty speak for itself ― which is why he forgoes any image editing. He was the first to capture the breathtakingly fast beating of hummingbirds’ wings in the sunlight, which forms a rainbow in the air. The world of birds unfolds before his lens in all its colorful glory and elegance: in reflections on the water, between blossoms and trees, and high above the treetops. Text in English and German.
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  1. Print length
    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    teNeues Publishing Company
  4. Publication date
    September 20, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    11 x 1 x 13.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    396171388X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-3961713882
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Among some of the standout shots in the book, is a flock of cockatoos just as they take flight from a tree and a group of emus reflected on a watery plane.-- "Petapixel"

Interestingly, Christian eschews editing to present his work exactly as it was captured in camera. Well worth a look.-- "Amateur Photographer"

One need not ponder whether Birds: Poetry in the Sky is more a bird book or an art book: it fits each category. But whatever shelf it belongs on is really irrelevant - it's enough to say that the book is magnificent.-- "10,000 Birds"

Originally intending to paint the scene, he decided to leave it as a photograph because he felt it couldn't be improved.-- "New Scientist"

Photographer Christian Spencer captured a black jacobin hummingbird mid-flight, right as the sunlight caught its wings. "Rainbow Ballet" is one of several photos out in his book Birds: Poetry in the Sky from teNeues Publishing.-- "Hyperallergic"

Six photos from Christian Spencer's 'Poetry in the Sky' reveal the impressionistic splendour of blue and yellow macaws and other birds.-- "Popular Science"

Spencer worked on capturing that natural rainbow, creating the "Winged Prism" photo series. The colourful images are collected in his book, "Birds: Poetry in the Sky" (teNeues Publishing).-- "Treehugger"

About the Author

Christian Spencer was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1977. Since 2001 he has lived near Itataia National Park near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is an artist, filmmaker and photographer. In recent years he has won numerous awards in international photography competitions, including Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021 "Highly Commended" and Tokyo Photo Awards 2021. In the 25 years of his career, Christian Spencer has used the screen, film, music and photography to stage nature as a work of art.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ teNeues Publishing Company; English and German edition (September 20, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 396171388X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3961713882
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.61 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 1 x 13.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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G.G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2023
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Excellent photos with accompanied articles.
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Sheryl
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning pictures.
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023
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I bought this book, intending to enjoy it over and over again, however, when I found out, my neighbor had a stroke, and was unable to communicate much, I took the new book over to her as a gift, and her smile was worth the world to me. Makes a very nice gift
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F. Maxwell
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous photos
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2023
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The photographs in this book are so beautiful! This was a gift for our granddaughter, who loves birds, and she looks at it everyday.
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Tom
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
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Beautiful photos, keep on your coffee table so your friends can enjoy a life outside the digital world of their cellphone. I’m happy.
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Mary S
5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2023
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Purchased this as a gift for a good friend, who is an avid birder. She was thrilled.
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John Tamburri
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023
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Incredible photographs
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Dagny
5.0 out of 5 stars A very beautiful book
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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If you love birds or nature, or need to buy it as a gift, this is a great choice.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beau livre
Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2023
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Les photographies de ce grand livre sont très belles. Peu de texte, explicatif des thématiques présentées.
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Tatiana Mello
5.0 out of 5 stars OBRA PRIMA , LIVRO BELÍSSIMO
Reviewed in Brazil on January 12, 2023
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O Livro é maravilhoso, uma imersão na beleza dos pássaros lindamente compartilhada pelas lentes do artista plástico Christian Spencer. Aliás, este é um ponto importante no conceito deste livro, a visão artística das fotos transbordam o simples registro das aves, são momentos únicos que expressam segredos das espécies ali representadas, trata-se de um livro de arte. Vale ressaltar também que Christian Spencer é adepto a foto natural, ou seja, as fotos não possuem nenhum tipo de manipulação digital, registram e expressam a realidade, coisa rara nos dias de hoje. O livro conta com a série completa "Winged Prism", série belíssima, premiada e mundialmente conhecida onde o autor consegue registrar momentos onde o sol ultrapassa as penas dos beija-flores criando um arco-íris. Além dessa série icônica, o livro conta com textos curtos e pequenos poemas que introduzem cada um dos 5 capítulos e induzem o olhar do leitor a mergulhar nas belezas e curiosidades desses seres alados. Um belo livro para aqueles que amam Arte, Poesia e Natureza.
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Tatiana Mello
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!
Reviewed in Australia on July 1, 2024
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This is the third book that I buy to give as a present. This book is a jewel. Absolutly beautiful.
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Aires Pereira
5.0 out of 5 stars Belíssimo livro, uma poesia em imagens!
Reviewed in Brazil on March 24, 2023
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Estive recentemente no parque nacional de Itatiaia, onde várias das fotos do livro foram realizadas. O livro é o belíssimo registro do olhar encantado do escritor.
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