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Armchair Travel and Photography- To the Edge

Sometimes all you need is a good book, or a good program, to take you away from your present location. For a while you can be lost in an adventure in a far away place. This is what Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge does.
Image by Art Wolfe


Wolfe is a fabulous photographer, who can actually make a good living as an artist:). One of his many venues is public broadcasting, usually on Sunday night at 6:30 here. If you can't watch his program, all episodes are highlighted on his companion web site. He has 2 seasons of programs on places far and near, with information on how he got the shots, and what equipment he used to capture those magnificent photographs. There is also an episode about the making of his series.
Image by Art Wolfe

Of course, Wolfe has a crew to carry equipment and guides to get him into places most of us will never see. The people he meets and locations he visits are not only photographed, the cultures and ways of life are honored.

So when you are looking for a get-away, and just can't manage it, travel to the edge with Art Wolfe. You won't be sorry!
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S. Etole said…
Looks live a very engaging book.
August 26, 2010 at 12:53 PM
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