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Visions of Paradise (National Geographic) | 
 enlarge | Author: National Geographic
Publisher: National Geographic
Category: Book
List Price: $35.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 128045
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.5
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 10.3 x 1.5
ISBN: 1426203381
Dewey Decimal Number: 910.222
EAN: 9781426203381
ASIN: 1426203381
Publication Date: October 21, 2008
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Product Description
The photographers at National Geographic—some of the most peripatetic and adventurous people on Earth—reveal wonders of nature so uniquely beautiful that we’re filled with hope and inspiration to celebrate and protect the world’s environments. Visions of Paradise is the magnificent result of their work. Through breathtaking images from across the globe, and stories as exquisite as the glance of a leopard seal, these men and women share the places they have personally found to be Heaven on Earth. Explore stunning re-naturalized habitats in New Zealand with Brian Skerry, share the thrilling sight of an undiscovered waterfall with Stephen Alvarez, enjoy the refreshing cover of a Congo jungle with Nick Nichols, and spot the most beautiful butterfly in Borneo with Tim Laman—to name just a few. Swim with penguins beneath Antarctic ice, rest on a leaf with a dragonfly, follow the tracks of dinosaurs…and know, that every beautiful sight that meets your eyes is a precious paradise worth preserving a special place that feels like Heaven on Earth.
Visions of Paradise is the next bestselling gift photography book in the tradition of National Geographic’s Through the Lens, In Focus, Wide Angle, and Work. Surprising, life-affirming, and visually breathtaking, Visions of Paradise is for everyone who enjoys great photography and values the stunning natural wonder and diversity of our Earth.
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Doesn't Meet Expectations for a National Geographic Product! November 18, 2008
17 out of 20 found this review helpful
This book is sort of a companion to National Geographic's "Sacred Places of a Lifetime," based on National Geographic photographers' answers to "Where - or what - is heaven on Earth?" The book is divided into sections on Land, Water, and Air. Sometimes the choices led to remote places, other times to urban scenes. The hoped for outcome is to encourage us to heal and preserve the environment.
Many of the photos are in black and white, other deliberately blurry, and still others lack perspective. Written material accompanying the photos is too skimpy. Overall, "Visions of Paradise" is disappointing.
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