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Untamed
For more than ten years, wildlife photographer Steve Bloom traveled all over the world, roaming through the jungles of Borneo, the African savannahs, and the frozen banks of Antarctica to assemble this dazzling collection of photographs of animals in their natural environments. With an international range that is rare in books of animal photography, the 200 photographs in Untamed (2004) bring to life a vast panorama of animal diversity and the landscapes, climates, and habitats in which these creatures live.
Now this terrific survey of Bloom's animal photography is available in a smaller, giftable format. Once again, the reader is treated to the serene gaze of a gorilla relaxing in the trees, a shark jumping in midair to catch its prey, a Siberian tiger traipsing through the snow in search of food, and penguins congregating on an ice floe. Bloom's anthropomorphic approach reveals rage, tenderness, and even humor in his subjects, capturing those fleeting moments when the gap between animal and human seems to disappear altogether. These amazing images, augmented by a personal account of Bloom's unforgettable career as a wildlife photographer, make this reissue of Untamed an excellent gift for all animal and photography.
Now this terrific survey of Bloom's animal photography is available in a smaller, giftable format. Once again, the reader is treated to the serene gaze of a gorilla relaxing in the trees, a shark jumping in midair to catch its prey, a Siberian tiger traipsing through the snow in search of food, and penguins congregating on an ice floe. Bloom's anthropomorphic approach reveals rage, tenderness, and even humor in his subjects, capturing those fleeting moments when the gap between animal and human seems to disappear altogether. These amazing images, augmented by a personal account of Bloom's unforgettable career as a wildlife photographer, make this reissue of Untamed an excellent gift for all animal and photography.
424 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2004
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About the author
Steve Bloom
87 books2 followersSteve Bloom is a South African photographer and writer. Son of journalist, novelist, and political activist Harry Bloom, he is best known for his photography books and essays as well as his large scale outdoor exhibitions called Spirit of the Wild.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
September 9, 2008
Not much to read but the photographs were FANTASTIC! Made me want to watch the documentary Planet Earth all over again.
August 30, 2020
fantastiske billeder fra Steve Bloom - sammen med en påmindelse om, at det ikke er en selvfølge at vildtlivet overlever i samme form i en verden er ikke er opmærksom på de økologiske systemer og rammer.
January 7, 2023
Beautiful and vibrant photos, interestingly arranged
April 30, 2011
It’s been said you can’t judge a book by it’s cover, but in this case, you can. The cover of the book, Untamed: Animals Around the World by Steve Bloom, shows two tigers fighting and is a captivating photo. The rest of the photos in this book are just as captivating!
Steve Bloom is an internationally renowned wildlife photographer, takes the most amazing photographs! All of his books are must-reads. In Untamed, Bloom takes us all over the world, from the jungles of Borneo, to the African savannahs, to frozen Antarctica.
Bloom’s photographs make you feel as if you are with the animals in their natural environment. What’s cool is that Bloom is actually no where near the animals. He stresses that he respects the animals and their environment, so he makes sure he is not disturbing them.
This photographs in this book will fascinate everyone who reads it. The text gives readers facts about the animals and their environments, but the magic in this book truly are the photos. Kudos to Steve Bloom for inviting us in to the animals world, showing us anger, tenderness, and humor, while respecting them enough to keep our distance. There are so many really amazing photographs that bear mentioning here, but you’ll have to check it out for yourself.
To see these and other amazing photos, check out Steve Bloom Untamed: Animals Around the World .
Steve Bloom is an internationally renowned wildlife photographer, takes the most amazing photographs! All of his books are must-reads. In Untamed, Bloom takes us all over the world, from the jungles of Borneo, to the African savannahs, to frozen Antarctica.
Bloom’s photographs make you feel as if you are with the animals in their natural environment. What’s cool is that Bloom is actually no where near the animals. He stresses that he respects the animals and their environment, so he makes sure he is not disturbing them.
This photographs in this book will fascinate everyone who reads it. The text gives readers facts about the animals and their environments, but the magic in this book truly are the photos. Kudos to Steve Bloom for inviting us in to the animals world, showing us anger, tenderness, and humor, while respecting them enough to keep our distance. There are so many really amazing photographs that bear mentioning here, but you’ll have to check it out for yourself.
To see these and other amazing photos, check out Steve Bloom Untamed: Animals Around the World .
September 5, 2008
Gorgeous photos!
April 3, 2009
Stunning photographs the whole way through - undoubtedly the best wildlife photographer in the world. The book is full of large reproductions of many of Steve's best images in outstanding quality.
September 21, 2013
Saw some of these photos at an open exhibition in Oslo, and was amazed. Had to have the book and am so glad I bought it
May 6, 2012
Some great wildlife photos.
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