A spectacular new perspective on the Lake District from the award-winning mountain photographer and filmmaker Alastair Lee, Lake District Mountain Landscape is a work of extraordinary commitment and originality.
With an emphasis on the mountain heights, Lee captures the otherworldliness and majesty of the 'English Alps' in all seasons and conditions. An experienced climber, Lee brings all his skill and tenacity to the task of capturing sunrises from the top of the highest peaks, moonlight on icy slopes and seas of cloud filling the familiar valleys of Lakeland. Ascents of seemingly unscaleable crags like Pillar and Gimmer Crag are celebrated, and 360 degree panoramas in ethereal upland light from high peaks including Helvellyn, Bowfell and Great Gable are complemented by a series of identifying sketches.
In a book which will be full of revelations for Lakelanders and visitors alike, Alastair Lee renews and redefines the magic of this much loved landscape
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Photographs that you could spend a weekend lingering over... Lake District: Mountain Landscape was more than five years in the making and it's clear that it was a labour of love. TGO: The Great Outdoors Alastair captures the otherworldliness and majesty of the English 'Alps' in all seasons and conditions. Grange Now! This beautiful 'coffee-table' collection of photographs is probably the most stunning I have ever received for review. Few photographers have produced such evocative pictures.For young rock climbers the startling and dangerous climbs in the chapter Mountain Craft are inspirational...This superb book is one which Alastair Lee should be very proud to have put into the literary/ photographic market place. This stunnning volume is a gift to be treasured and enjoyed for years. I will certainly treasure mine. Keswick Reminder Lovers of the lake District will be delighted. Newcastle Journal Jaw-droppingly stunning views of Lake District fell tops feature in this quite breathtaking book from award-winning photographer Alastair Lee. No-one leafing through this collection of inspirational images can fail to be impressed by the mood and majesty of the mountains that Lee has managed to capture through his lens. A gem of a publication that will shine like a beacon from the shelves of any bookshop that stocks it. Westmorland Gazette Alastair Lee's camera paints the landscape. Before his lens the solid mountains that are so familiar become strange and different, the landscape of another place, another world. This is ultimate photography. Aliatair Lee's vision of the Lakeland Fells is one thatstands alongside the finest artisticinterpretations of our landscape. Lake District Mountain Landscape is an exceptionally beautiful book. Cumberland News Alastair Lee's vision of the Lakeland Fells is one that stands alongside the finest artistic interpretations of our landscape... An exceptionally beautiful book. Workington Times & Star Alastair Lee's vision of the Lakeland Fells is one that stands alongside the finest artistic interpretations of our landscape... An exceptionally beautiful book. Whitehaven News 5 Stars: Lee has taken an oversaturated subject and shown it to us anew with complete originality and extraordinary vision. You will be surprised that this sort of landscape exists in England and that no-one has shown it to us in this way before. Amateur Photographer Excellent collection of photography that offers new perspectives on the familiar landscapes of the Lake District. A fine addition to Frances Lincoln's catalogue. Geographical Probably one of the best books on the Lake District of recent years and will be an inspiration to both photographers and walkers who might be encouraged to climb to the higher levels toget a peek at the peaks Lee has captured, and captured so well. Longridge News A remarkable collection vividly capturing the magic of this stunning landscape; it seduces the eye over virtually every page. Cumbria Capturing the majesty of the mountains of the Lake District in all their glory. Outdoor Photography Sublime panoramas of peaks and valleys. Time Out A work of extraordinary commitment and originality. Lake District Herald
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Höhe: 246 mm
Breite: 334 mm
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978-0-7112-3087-3 (9780711230873)
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Alastair Lee has been taking photographs since he first went travelling at the age of twenty. The main focus in front of the camera has always
been his passion for rock climbing and mountaineering. The author of two travel guides to Australia and New Zealand, Alastair's first full colour photography book was Eyes Up (2003), a selection of images from his worldwide travels. This was followed by Forgotten Landscape (2004),
and his acclaimed Pendle (2009), a collection of photographs of his beloved Pendle Hill in Lancashire. Then in 2009, more than five years in the making, Lake District Mountain Landscape, which was shortlisted for best mountain image award at the Banff Festival. Over the past seven years Alastair has also developed his filmmaking skills: his films on rock climbing and mountaineering are popular with climbers and critics alike and he has won over fifty awards for his work at mountain film festivals worldwide. Alastair lives in Pendle, Lancashire with his partner and son.
Visit his website
www.alastairleephotography.co.uk
