Bird Photographer of the Year

Collection 9

Bird Photographer of the Year Limited, Simon King, OBE

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English

Princeton University Press
01 February 2025

Photographs: collections; Wildlife: birds & birdwatching

A stunningly illustrated celebration of the world's best bird photography.

The Bird Photographer of the Year is a competition that celebrates the artistry of bird photography from around the world, and this beautiful, large-format book showcases the best images from the contest

some of the most stunning bird photographs ever taken. A gorgeous record of avian beauty and diversity across the globe, the book demonstrates the dedication and passion of bird photographers and the incredible quality of today's digital imaging systems.

The book features the best of tens of thousands of images from the ninth year of the competition, including the winning and short-listed pictures. It presents a vast variety of photos by experienced professionals and enthusiastic amateurs, reflecting the huge diversity of bird and nature lovers, which is vital for ensuring the conservation and survival of birds. A portion of the profits from this book goes to Birds on the Brink, a charity that supports bird conservation around the world.

Filled with unforgettable images of a kind that simply weren't possible before the creation of digital photography, this book will delight anyone who loves birds or great photography.

Foreword by: Simon King OBE
Edited by: Bird Photographer of the Year Limited
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 286mm,
ISBN: 9780691263595
ISBN 10: 0691263590
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 February 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

The Bird Photographer of the Year judging panel is composed of some of the world's leading photographers and bird conservationists. Every year they whittle down tens of thousands of photographs to what they consider the very best bird photo taken that year. Simon King is an award-winning British cameraman who specialises in nature documentaries. He has created, filmed, directed, and presented many award-winning television programs and films, and his credits include Planet Earth, Blue Planet, and African Cats. Most recently, he did extensive filming for the landmark BBC series Wild Isles, presented by David Attenborough.

Reviews for Bird Photographer of the Year: Collection 9

""A suite of thought-provoking photographs.""---Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian ""I was blown away by [this book]. It is not simply “photography.” It is art via photography, art to make you stare in wonder, art to make you blink in awe at the scene and marvel at the skill employed in capturing the split second.""---Phil Slade, Another Bird Blog