Seasons of the Pine Bush
Hardcover 138 pages English Dec 25, 2021
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Seasons of the Pine Bush is an extraordinary nature photography book that captures both the wonderous beauty and the spirit of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, a National Natural landmark located in Upstate New York. The Pine Bush was formed 12,000 to 15,000 years ago after the drainage of a large glacier lake. Sand dunes came about from water being drained from the lake - this is part of what makes the pine barrens landscape so unique.The Albany Pine Bush is predominantly defined by its gently rolling sand dunes and pine trees that support an extraordinary habitat. Home to more than 1,500 plant and animal species, including 75 New York State designed Species of Greatest Conservation Need. The photographs in this book include stunning landscapes, trails, wildflowers, trees, rare plants, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects including many of its most popular inhabitants such as the Karner Blue Butterfly, Red-tailed Hawk, Green Frog and White-tailed Deer.The photographs are accompanied by quotes and poems from famous writers such as Thoreau, Keats, Emerson, and many others.Through his photography, Louis Valenti attempts to inspire an appreciation and deeper understanding of the beauty and uniqueness of places such as the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. His photographs are widely recognized in the Capital Region of New York. Prints and photograph cards of his work are available from Louis Valenti Photography.For more information about Louis Valenti Photography, please visit www.LouisValentiPhotography.com
- Author:
- Louis Valenti
- Publisher:
- Spa City Publishing
- Publication Date:
- Dec 25, 2021
- Number of pages:
- 138 pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Hardcover
- ISBN-10:
- 1737067420
- ISBN-13:
- 9781737067429