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Tree: A New Vision of the American Forest

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TREE: A New Vision of the American Forest

In this scaled-down edition of the groundbreaking Tree: A New Vision of the American Forest, acclaimed photographer James Balog captures immense portraits of sequoias and redwoods as no human has ever viewed them-in thousands of tiny frames taken at eye-level as the photographer rappelled down neighboring trees. With remarkable daring and commitment, Balog and his team climbed to the heights and set up their rigging, and then he descended slowly: the result is a series of majestic mosaics, presented here in multiple fold-out panels that highlight the trees' vast and verdant splendor.

By photographing these superlative North American trees-the old, the massive, the tall-Balog celebrates outstanding individuals but also comments on the precarious nature of arboreal survival in a world where human interests often compete with the needs of healthy forests.

Essays from the photographer outline each tree's special character and illuminate Balog's personal experiences as he conducted this tremendous project. Together, text and images reflect his ongoing struggle to understand and interpret the complex relationship between humans and nature. This awe-inspiring volume, with its groundbreaking portraits of sylvan giants, truly delivers a new vision of the American forest.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Sterling

Release: October 24, 2004

ISBN: 0760762163

ISBN 13: 9780760762165

Tree: A New Vision of the American Forest

0/5 ( ratings)

TREE: A New Vision of the American Forest

In this scaled-down edition of the groundbreaking Tree: A New Vision of the American Forest, acclaimed photographer James Balog captures immense portraits of sequoias and redwoods as no human has ever viewed them-in thousands of tiny frames taken at eye-level as the photographer rappelled down neighboring trees. With remarkable daring and commitment, Balog and his team climbed to the heights and set up their rigging, and then he descended slowly: the result is a series of majestic mosaics, presented here in multiple fold-out panels that highlight the trees' vast and verdant splendor.

By photographing these superlative North American trees-the old, the massive, the tall-Balog celebrates outstanding individuals but also comments on the precarious nature of arboreal survival in a world where human interests often compete with the needs of healthy forests.

Essays from the photographer outline each tree's special character and illuminate Balog's personal experiences as he conducted this tremendous project. Together, text and images reflect his ongoing struggle to understand and interpret the complex relationship between humans and nature. This awe-inspiring volume, with its groundbreaking portraits of sylvan giants, truly delivers a new vision of the American forest.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Sterling

Release: October 24, 2004

ISBN: 0760762163

ISBN 13: 9780760762165

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