Highlands - Scotland's Wild Heart The Highlands may at first sight seem bleak and desolate, but they are also filled with secret wonders, from the ancient Caledonian pine forests to the vast wetland of the Flow Country, and from the
Title | : | Highlands - Scotland's Wild Heart |
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.82 (352 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1472919009 |
Format Type | : | Hardcover |
Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2016-06-07 |
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Editorial : Well-researched, topical text and magnificent photography in a contemporary take on iconic landscapes that will attract many to the UK's prime wildlife haven. BBC Wildlife Laurie is, in my opinion, the finest nature photographer working in the British Isles at the current time. A consummate professional he is a master of field craft as well as innovation -- Polly Pullar Scot's Magazine With such instantly captivating photography, it can be easy to overlook the importance of Highlands' text There is no drum-banging, heavy science or aggression. His Stephen Moss' tone, like that of Laurie, is that of an intensely knowledgeable naturalist who cares deeply. -- Polly Pullar Scot's Magazine Stephen Moss and Laurie Campbell have produced a reflection of all that encompasses the Highlands, summarising brilliantly in words and photographs the reason why Scotland's unique, constantly threatened wildlife is so precious. -- Polly Pullar Scot's Magazine
In the very north of Britain, far from the bustling cities and picturesque countryside to the south, lies Western Europe's greatest wilderness: the Scottish Highlands. This is a land shaped by the flow of ancient ice, where snow-capped mountains tower over ink-black lakes, Golden Eagles soar over heather-clad moors, and Red Deer stags engage in mortal combat for the right to win a mate. Along the coast, sea cliffs and offshore islands teem with millions of seabirds, while the seas themselves are home to Basking Sharks, Orcas and Bottlenose Dolphins. The Highlands may at first sight seem bleak and desolate, but they are also filled with secret wonders, from the ancient Caledonian pine forests to the vast wetland of the Flow Country, and from the sheer granite cliffs of Handa to the mysterious depths of Loch Ness. In this lavish companion to the upcoming BBC TV series, Stephen Moss's thoughtful, authoritative text is accompanied by spectacular pictures from famed Scottish photographer La
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