If I ask you to portray some of the great wildness of the world, then your thoughts are likely to be reminiscent of the African savannah, the icy polar tundra, the lush rainforest or any distant ecosystem. Often on our TV screen.
Abandoning our islands in the Northeast Atlantic is easy and insignificant compared to the wilderness of the Mecca Islands. But this is wrong. The solution to get wildlife from TV is no substitute for close contact with real things. Nothing compares to the first-hand miracle of opening up and experiencing nature.
Although Ireland may lack high levels of biodiversity and some of the more dramatic features of some of the more exotic places, our flora, fauna and habitat mix are equally unique, and every point is fascinating. Perhaps the most important thing is that infinity can enter. In fact, our wild habitats, plants and creatures are part of our national heritage, breathing - which makes them more important to us than the distant land.
Those who suspect that the wilderness of Ireland can be as dramatic, diverse and beautiful as anywhere else in the world should look at the "Irish Nature Image", a new book renamed West Cork Wildlife Photographer Mike Brown. It is a publication that clearly promotes the wonders of wildlife in Ireland.
Photography is simple and great. However, you are looking forward to more than just Mike Brown's photographer [he won the ESB Annual Environmental Photographer Award in 2002 and was named an annual photographer by an Irish professional photographer]. Association in 2003]. This book includes amazing photos of various Irish native wildlife, from common and easily observed species such as barn swallows, paralyzed foxes and foxes to more elusive residents of our wilderness, such as pine rafts, barn owls and bat.
Shooting wild animals is one of the most challenging photography disciplines. This is a hard, often frustrating career that requires skill, patience, luck, dedication, and most importantly, close contact and understanding with the natural world.
Really excellent wildlife photography did not find any challenges in the last shot. The image looks effortless, simple, and in some way connected to the audience, surpassing the moment of timely freezing. What is remarkable about the natural image of Ireland is how many photos in the book seem to achieve the effortless simplicity. Mike Brown shows that he is at the peak of his career and is able to maintain his abilities in the best conditions on the court.
Throughout the book, Mike's photographs are woven with articles and thought-provoking articles by some of Ireland's major wildlife writers. Gordon D' Arcy reviews how we are separated from nature and how important it is to rekindle our children's fascination and understanding of nature and the environment. Richard Collins commented on how local wildlife is as interesting as the high-end species in the distance, and introduced some examples to us. Damien Enright takes us on a walk in the West Cork season, accompanied by seasonal inspired verses. Juanita Brown introduces us to her favorite Irish fauna, mammals, and considers Ireland's dilemma of coordinating Ireland's unstoppable advances in the urgent need to protect our natural heritage. Padraig Whooley of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group introduced us to the fascinating world of whale watching, explaining how Ireland is now one of the world's whale watching hotspots and how we can participate in cetacean protection. Finally, Michael Viney led us along the Irish trend line into the beach, along with some amazing discoveries along the way.
Contributors have different writing styles - I have to say that I find some articles more attractive than others - but in general, they provide a suitable complement to Mike Brown's general special photography.
Perhaps the greatest support for Irish natural images is the foreword, written by Éamonde Buitléar, the undisputed patriarch of Irish natural history, so he shuts down: "Mike is able to consistently provide quality photos. Others can follow high standards, but his photos also help People know more about the beauty of the Irish countryside and its wildlife."
It is indeed highly praised, and sometimes this aspect of the book - its wide appeal, its ability to inspire people and raise awareness of the natural history of Ireland - is its greatest achievement. What are the hopes of wildlife photographers?
Orignal From: Images of Irish Nature - Book Review
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