Getting Closer

"“Gives readers some priceless tips on how to capture images of the natural environment .” -- The Gardens Magazine (Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney) “If you’re not already a bird photographer, after reading this thoughtful and detailed book you’ll want to become one.” -- Australian Birdlife “Offers hands-on techniques that will enable readers to connect deeply with their environment and become proficient wildlife photographers.” * Australian Wildlife * “You will see the world differently after reading and enjoying the wonderful insights and stunning photographs in this beautifully produced coffee table book. It will be a treasured gift for anyone with an appreciation of impressive photography, an abiding interest in the experience of exploring the natural world or a desire to enrich their wildlife photographic skills..” * Studio Magazine * “A beautifully illustrated discussion of photography as a way of achieving greater intimacy with the nature world” * Earth Endeavours (via Instagram) * “This beautifully produced coffee table book will be a treasured gift for anyone with an appreciation of impressive photography, an abiding interest in the experience of exploring the natural world or a desire to enrich their wildlife photographic skills.” * Studio Magazine * “Getting Closer is a beautiful practical guide to photographing nature. It includes many stunning photographs and is perfect for all who are interested in photography.” -- Let’s Find Out (published by Science Teacher’s Association of Victoria) “Full of stunning photographic inspiration, Getting Closer presents photography as a way of achieving greater intimacy with the natural world."" -- RACQ Living “[Getting Closer], well thought-out and well-presented, is more than the sum of its parts.” -- 10,000 Birds ""Utterly engaging.” * Grass Roots Magazine * Covers a lot of ground. Paul Sorrell reflects on the ecological crisis, the benefits of being outside and the importance of becoming familiar with the places close to us. (You don’t have to drive for six hours to enjoy the natural world). There’s a lot of good material on photographing birds in the backyard and further afield, and good practical advice about clothing, concealment and safety. * The Independent Catholic Magazine Limited * Featuring over 100 photographs of New Zealand birds, this attractively produced book * Tui Motu InterIslands Magazine * “will definitely help to take readers back to nature ... compelling reading.”  * Talking Birds *"