David yarrow s interest in and talent for photography emerged at an early age. The plot concerns a fantasy writer who has a secret source of inspiration. Unknown to her, a supernatural predator who feeds on dreams is feeding on her and destroying that world. His book wild encounters from new yorks rizzoli publishing house was. David has recently signed a global book deal with rizzoli publishing house in new york, to produce a flagship book named wild encounters which features work from seven continents, capturing some of the earths most endangered species. African imagery is at the heart of encounter and 10% of all of david yarrow photographys sales go to tusk trust. Featuring 87 monochrome images of wildlife and people from some of the harshest and most inaccessible landscapes on earth, encounter is the stunning new photography collection by david yarrow. Renowned wildlife photographer david yarrow offers stunning. The work is a compilation of 87 monochrome photographs of wildlife and indigenous communities, combined with yarrows narrative. David yarrow is one of the virtuosos of black and white wildlife photography. This volume gathers nearly 90 stunning monochrome images of wildlife and remote peoples, accompanied by davids narrative describing the challenges of photographing in some of the harshest and most inaccessible landscapes on earth. Normally i consider wild life photos as xxl boring, but david yarrow is an exception. Find out more about fine art photographer david yarrow, who leads safaris with us. David yarrows latest photographs are collected in his new book, encounter.
His recent book encounter is highly recommended and can be bought from his website here. Explore books by david yarrow with our selection at. His shot of maradona holding the trophy aloft has become an iconic image of that. This volume gathers nearly 90 stunning monochrome images of. He is known for his work on country life 1994, mcleans money 20 and blue lies 2008. David yarrow photography david is a photographer, author and conservationist based in london.
The campaign will be launched on australia day appropriately. Famous for his images of remote locations, this landscape, wildlife, and indigenous culture photographer published several photography volumes, including nowhere in 2007 and encounter in 20. David yarrow, a 49yearold former hedge fund mogul based in london, traded in his suits a decade ago to photograph animals in africa, japan, alaska and antarctica, and everywhere in between. Follow david yarrow photographys instagram account to see all 1,198 of their photos and videos. Wild encounters the story of what i do differently. If you are curious after davids work i can really recommend you to buy his book encounter. He was named as young scottish photographer of the year at the age of 20, and since turning his lens on the natural world, yarrow has built an unrivalled reputation for capturing the beauty of the planet s remote landscapes and endangered animals. Over three years in the making, encounter spans the asian, african, american, european and antarctic continents. Recently i attended an inspiring lecture by wild life photographer david yarrow. Pdf wild encounters download full pdf book download. As i pondered what gave this monochromatic book such mesmeric power, it occurred to me that the magic emanated from the directness and intense focus of the. He is also an affiliated photographer for tusk trust charity. His book wild encounters from new yorks rizzoli publishing. Yarrow is one of the best fine art photographers working in animal conservation today.
David yarrows wild encounters is a triumph of conservation photography. We ask that you remain patient re delivery on signed books. David yarrow, 49, was born in scotland and is currently based in london. Iconic photographs of the worlds vanishing animals and cultures 9780847858323. Photographer david yarrow explains how he managed to get close up with lions, tigers and grizzly bears, and why his pictures had to be in black and white. These are very unique photos, taken up close and not from a telephoto lens, creating a very different view of the animals and people that he photographs.
David yarrow s wild encounters is a triumph of conservation photography. David yarrow has a completely unique approach to wildlife photography which amongst other things includes a remote controlled camera in a protective steel box which he can put on trails and other places and get a unique view of the wildlife. The collective is a result of three years of yarrows trips to parts of the world that have largely escaped public overexposure. This stunning collection of eightyfour monochrome images documents david yarrows human and animal encounters across the world. Yarrows new book, encounter, gathers 87 of his most stunning images. Shop original david yarrow art and other david yarrow art from the worlds best art galleries. The approach yarrow takes in his photography and his writing is to immerse the viewerreader in the experience. Aw if myself and all the readers of this magazine were aliens coming from another galaxy and. The encounter book is a collection of 87 powerful black and white photographs of wildlife and indigenous communities. David yarrow travels from pole to pole and continent to continent to visit frozen. The rich imagery in the book is accompanied by david yarrows contextual narrative, which unearths stories from his trips to some of the most remote corners of the globe. David also touches on his anticipations for the requirements of future photographers.
Encounter is yarrows second fine art photography book, published in november 20. Capturing the splendor and very soul of what remains wild and free in our world through incredibly intimateclose enough to touchportraits, wild encounters chronicles legendary photographer david yarrow s photographic exploits in the field. Following the worldwide success of nowhere, davids next work is another global project, this time concentrating on the power of nature and the wild. David yarrow mankind ii black and white 2015 artsy. The emphasis of the book is on wildlife, but he also features people who live. The haunting wildlife photography of david yarrow cnn travel. David yarrow encounter wildlife animals 84 black white. Capturing the splendor and very soul of what remains wild and free in our world through incredibly intimate close enough to touchportraits, wild encounters chronicles legendary photographer david yarrows photographic exploits in the field. The haunting image of a female lion staring out from the cover of wild encounters. Captured on six continents over two decades, these powerful images of lions, tigers, elephants, polar bears, and more show the parts of the worldand the inhabitantsthat. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers.
His enlightening narrative conveys not only his passionate desire to create an extraordinary photograph, but also his deep concern for the conservation of the environment and subjects that he captures. David yarrow encounter showing at the cat street gallery nov 2024th, 20 duration. A wild encounter with david yarrow text and questions alexander moust dear david. Iconic photographs of the worlds vanishing animals and cultures, a penguin book featuring 160 of his own photos. Photo by david yarrowclearviewpa wire david yarrow, from glasgow, has produced almost 90 black and white pictures of wildlife in some of the harshest landscapes on earth.
David yarrow travels from pole to pole and continent to continent to visit frozen arctic tundras, vast african deserts, primordial rain forests, and remote villages, inviting us to truly connect with subjects we mistakenly think we have seen before. David yarrow shows off amazing animal photos in new book. David yarrow is best known for being a photographer. Here we present a selection of images from the book. David yarrows interest in and talent for photography emerged at an early age. As a 20yearold, whilst still a student at edinburgh university, he had already been named young scottish photographer of the year and covered the mexico world cup finals for the times.
David yarrow has built an unrivaled reputation for capturing the beauty of the planets remote landscapes. His art has graced galleries from europe to north america. He was named young scottish photographer of the year at the age of 20 and in the same year covered the world cup in mexico for the times. David yarrow takes you on a thrilling journey around the globe in wild encounters. In this large format, portfoliosized book, youll be treated to some of his finest work. His photographs render a kind of raw literacy to the truth of the vanishing wild. On display will be a selection of fine art photography prints to coincide with. Undated david yarrow handout photo of a gorilla as the selftaught wildlife photographer promotes his book, encounter. This edition comes with a signed print and is also signed by david himself. The emphasis of the book is on wildlife, but he also features people who live in. The cat street gallery is pleased to debut david yarrows stunning body of photography work, encounter, in hong kong.
I will not forget this last week in australia particularly the apocalyptical scenes that met me in flinders chase. The book is a collection of powerful black and white photographs of wildlife and indigenous communities. However, these dim and distant memories were delightfully brought back into sharp relief when i flicked though david yarrows luxuriously bound book encounter, launched last november. David yarrow encounter showing at the cat street gallery. It is great book, both in terms of quality, as well as size.