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Through the Eyes of the Gods: An Aerial Vision of Africa
Bobby Haas
This remarkable vision of Africa from the air invites the reader to view this large and varied continent as if an invited guest on a private plane, with a dialogue between the photographer and the viewer.
National Geographic
September 2005
208 pages ISBN: 0792238826 Hardcover
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Non-Fiction
This remarkable vision of Africa from the air invites the
reader to view this large and varied continent as if an
invited guest on a private plane, with a dialogue between
the photographer and the viewer. Aerial photography enables
the viewer to experience places that are virtually
impossible to experience from the ground-terrain that
cannot be reached via any other means (whether it is remote
stretches of desert, marshy deltas, or other inaccessible
habitats or regions). The images in Through the Eyes of the Gods are
reproduced as large double page spreads of 22" by 15,"
enabling the viewer to absorb the abstract qualities of the
images and become absorbed in them. While the images are
uniquely beautiful, many also show the fascinating effects
of large-scale environmental change on the landscape. From
the air, viewers can appreciate the timelessness of the
landscape and understand that, if properly preserved, it
can remain unspoiled for future generations. The book is organized around themes that include herds,
loners (large individual mammals like elephants and
hippos), man and man's impact, water, desert, pathways, and
ancient sites. The text essays punctuate the photos, with
each exploring themes important to understanding Africa,
like the importance of water to the continent, or of man's
impact on the land. "Photographer's Notes" also appear
throughout the book, introducing the photographer's voice
in pieces written by Bobby Haas about his adventures in the
field. Destinations included are: Southern Africa: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana Western Africa: Senegal, Gambia, Morocco, Canary Islands Northern Africa: Ethiopia, Djibouti Eastern Africa: Kenya, Tanzania Coastal Africa: Northern and Southern Indian Ocean
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