In Predatory Light: Lions and Tigers and Polar Bears

by Cyril Christo (Photographer), Marie Wilkinson (Photographer)

The regal lion, the magnificent tiger and the mighty polar bear are among the largest carnivores and most formidable predators on Earth. They live in diverse parts of the planet, but, threatened by the loss of their habitats, they all share an uncertain future. In Predatory Light is a superb tribute to the striking beauty of this trio of almost mythic creatures. Dramatic duotone images by Cyril Christo and Marie Wilkinson capture the animals roaming their natural environments, revealing not only their awesome power, but also their vulnerability. The images are accompanied by the photographers' reminiscences of their expeditions to Africa, Asia and the Arctic, and by heartfelt responses by three nature writers to the plight of these majestic mammals. Simultaneously thought-provoking and captivating, In Predatory Light is the perfect book for anyone concerned about the conservation of endangered species.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published September 24, 2013

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Could not appreciate this photographic tribute to the three top charismatic land predators in the world. I'm sorry but in this day of abundant digitally manipulated photos there is simply no excuse for shoddy out of focus black and white shots, no matter if they are meant to be 'artistic' or not. The book is filled with such blown up images of lions, tigers and polar bears, ostensibly to be reminiscent of the days of film when grainy pictures were the in thing. The authors also indulge in too much glorifying and worship of these animals, giving them transcendental supernatural auras, gleaning their mystic powers from the local tribes that have lived amongst them since prehistoric times, from the Kalahari bushmen to the Inuit.

Other than causing an admiration for the fortune of the authors to have the wherewithal and time to spend years traveling repeatedly to the furthest ends of the Earth to be with these magnificent beasts of prey, this way too bulky coffee table extravaganza does not offer much, certainly nothing to educate the reader about the natural history of it's majestic subjects.