Photo Ark Wonders

National-Geographic-Fotograf Joel Sartore erklärt in diesem Ratgeber für Einsteiger die Grundlagen der digitalen Fotografie sowohl für das Smartphone als auch für die DSLR-Kamera. Lernen Sie Fotografieren mit diesem umfassenden Fotokurs zur digitalen Fotografie: Von der Wahl der richtigen Kamera und Ausrüstung über Beleuchtung, Bildausschnitt und Komposition bis hin zu Bildbearbeitung und Archivierung. Egal ob Landschaftsfotografie, Tierfotografie oder auch Porträtfotos: zahlreiche Profi-Tipps für das perfekte Bild runden diesen Fotokurs für digitale Fotografie ab.

From a turtle poking out of its egg to sloth sibs cuddling, this adorable collection highlights more than 150 youngsters across the animal kingdom.<BR><BR>It's the latest in renowned photographer Joel Sartore’s National Geographic Photo Ark series.<BR><BR>Fall in love with rambunctious cougar kittens and playful coyote pups, fluffy pandas and curious chimps, as you explore more than 120 photographs of the youngest animals in the remarkable Photo Ark. These incredible portraits capture the curiosity of an eight-week-old white Bengal tiger cub, peer inside the egg of a yet-to-be-born eyelash frog, reveal the watchful gaze of a five-day-old white-tailed deer fawn, and more. Along the way, you’ll learn fascinating facts about parenting practices, family relationships, and complex behaviors that characterize various species from birth to fledging.<BR><BR>Begun in 2005 with the goal of photographing every animal species in human care, Joel Sartore’s National Geographic Photo Ark now numbers more than 16,000 animals. This new book in the popular Photo Ark series is perfect for everyone in the family—and for all those who share in the joy and wonder of the animal kingdom.

The National Geographic Photo Ark is photographer Joel Sartore’s lifelong mission—a more than 20-year project to photograph every species living in the world’s zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries.<BR> <BR>“No one can look at these sensitive portraits of the incredible animal beings and not be amazed and inspired to do all in our power to preserve them—all of them, all the complex tapestry of life—for our children and theirs.”—Jane Goodall<BR><BR>From the vibrant colors of tiny poison dart frogs to the alert gaze of an adult male Asiatic lion, animal lovers and casual readers alike will marvel at the incredible photographs in this spectacular coffee table book, representing just a fraction of the 18,000 species Sartore has documented to date.<BR><BR>With a foreword by Harrison Ford and prose by revered National Geographic wildlife writer Douglas Chadwick, this thought-provoking volume showcases the astounding diversity and beauty of the natural world, revealing to us what's at stake and inspiring us into action. As Sartore proclaims, When we save these species, we're actually saving ourselves. <BR><BR>The National Geographic Photo Ark series includes:<BR>The Photo Ark 20th Anniversary Edition<BR>The Photo Ark<BR>Birds of the Photo Ark<BR>Photo Ark Babies<BR>Photo Ark Insects<BR>Photo Ark Vanishing<BR>Photo Ark Wonders<BR>Kids Photo Ark

See the intricate, fascinating world of insects up close and personal, thanks to Joel Sartore's remarkable Photo Ark portraits of insects, spiders, and kin. <BR> <BR>Butterflies and beetles, ants and honeybees, praying mantises and centipedes—creepy crawly creatures from around the world, plus interesting facts and fascinating science.<BR><BR>When the pandemic forced National Geogrpahic photographer Joel Sartore to stay home in Nebraska instead of traveling to zoos and wildlife centers around the globe, what did he do? He went outside and explored the world of bugs.<BR><BR>This book pictures more than 100 species of insects, spiders, and related creatures—some exotic, but many common in fields, forests, and neighborhoods. Amazing portraits in Sartore’s signature style—against a black or white background—capture these creatures’ multi-lens eyes, probing antennae, and iridescent bodies in living color.<BR><BR>Alongside, entertaining text explains the basics of insect bodies, lives, and behavior, rich with unforgettable details. Who knew that a South American butterfly emerges from a chrysalis that glistens like gold? Or that one species of beetle has pincers as long as the rest of its body? Or that wolf spiders can purr?<BR><BR>For budding young scientists—and for the kid in us all—this collection of amazing animal photos and facts will intrigue, educate, and amuse all lovers of the tiny creatures who share our world.