Wild Waters Photo Journal - Hardcover

Michael Patrick O'Neill

9780972865364: Wild Waters Photo Journal

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0972865365 ISBN 13: 9780972865364

Publisher: Batfish Books, 2010

Wild Waters is a pictorial and written journal illustrating a handful of vibrant and diverse aquatic ecosystems Indonesia s Komodo National Park, Lembeh Strait and Bali; Brazil s Bonito region; Mexico s Guadalupe Island; and my home for the last twenty years, South Florida. On a global scale, these locations cover insignificant, minute territory, but they are unique and contribute exponentially to our planet s richness. These hotspots of biological wealth deserve our immediate attention and care. At the very least, people should be aware of them to understand what s at stake when our actions threaten sensitive areas. When I began this project two years ago, I purposely chose these places because they are where I like to photograph the more remote and unknown, the better. Well, how about Bali and Florida? Believe me, they can still be rediscovered and photographed from an entirely new perspective. Fortunately, there s a lot of wild left in both, especially below the waterline. I consider this is my best work so far. Wild Waters showcases celebratory images as well as those depicting our heavy and messy footprints on the natural world. These photos are more relevant than ever because they can inspire us to make things better. As you follow my bubbles in Wild Waters, I hope you enjoy my images as much as I enjoyed making them. Michael Patrick O'Neill

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About the Author:

Born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Michael Patrick O'Neill is a widely published, award-winning photographer specializing in ocean life and conservation issues. His books and lecture series are designed to encourage people of all ages to appreciate the natural world and protect it for future generations.

Review:

Once again, Michael has used his formidable photographic skills and artistry to take his mostly young audience on a marine adventure of appreciation they could not otherwise have had. His striking images and clear, informative words promote an understanding of the importance of preserving our oceans. --Bonnie Stutski, Senior Photography Editor, Smithsonian Magazine

Face to face with an anaconda! Up close to the great white shark! In this wonderful tour underwater, from Brazil to Indonesia, from Mexico to Florida, the brilliant photographer Michael Patrick O'Neill illuminates the wild, unexpected, seldom-seen world of marine life. Come on in! --Richard Ellis, Author of Tuna: A Love Story and On Thin Ice: The Changing World of the Polar Bear

Wild Waters Photo Journal is a beautiful journey showing a hidden and increasingly threatened part of the planet. I hope these pictures and this book help educate and inspire people to protect the life of the seas. --Dennis R. Dimick, Executive Editor, National Geographic Magazine

ONeill, Michael Patrick; Wild Waters Photo Journal 2010, 116pp. $29.95 hc. Batfish Books; 978-0-9728653-6-4, Grades 9-12 Focusing on aquatic environment in Indonesia, Mexico, Brazil and Florida, this book provides a stunning look at the beauty and diversity of life to be found underwater. The large, spectacular color photographs are accompanied by brief descriptions of the various habitats and marine life as well as by O Neill s personal reflections on the scenes and creatures he has photographed. O Neill also thoughtfully expresses his concern for the future of these delicate aquatic environments and urges their careful use and preservation. Not intended to provide comprehensive information on any of the ecosystems or their inhabitants, this dramatic book will nevertheless engage and captivate both browsers and serious students of marine life. Recommended. Gregory A. Martin, Curriculum Materials Center Librarian, Assistant Professor of Library Science, Cedarville (Ohio) University. --Library Media Connection

Wild Waters Photo Journal is a beautiful journey showing a hidden and increasingly threatened part of the planet. I hope these pictures and this book help educate and inspire people to protect the life of the seas. --Dennis R. Dimick, Executive Editor, National Geographic Magazine

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