Photography Genres

These beautiful books accompany the photographic competition celebrating some of the best bird photography of the year.

The  Bird Photographer of the Year competition celebrates the artistry of  bird photography, and these large-format books are lavishly illustrated to  reflect this. A celebration of avian beauty and diversity, they are a  tribute to both the dedication and passion of the photographers as well  as a reflection of the quality of today’s modern digital imaging  systems.

The books include the winning and short-listed images  from the competition, showcasing some of the  finest bird photography. A proportion of the profits from the books goes  directly to the BTO to support their conservation work.

The advent  of digital technology has revolutionised photography in recent years,  and the book brings to life some of the most stunning bird photography  currently on offer. It features a vast variety of photographs by  hardened pros, keen amateurs and hobbyists alike, reflecting the huge  diversity of bird enthusiasts and nature lovers which is so important in  ensuring their conservation and survival.

The Landscape Photographer of the Year Award was devised by Charlie Waite,  one of Britain's foremost landscape photographers and created in  association with AA Publishing. Each book features all of the winning and commended images from each  of the competition categories. Artists have always strived to capture  the unique beauty and diversity of the British landscape, in the 21st  century, this small island continues to provide photographers with an  astonishing source of inspiration. From classic shots of the verdant  countryside of England, Wales and the rugged Scottish Highlands to the  iconic structures of Britain's industrial and urban landscapes, this  magnificent collection, showcasing both the very best of Britain and the  very best photographic talent, cannot fail to please. 

Every image in  the book is accompanied by the photographer's personal account of the  story behind the picture, in his or her own words. There are tales of  chance encounters, snapshots in time where the moment just had to be  seized, and of long hours spent exposed to the elements waiting for the  opportunity to capture the perfect picture, which all too often turns  out to be the final frame of the day. The book also features a special  section on technical information, detailing the equipment and techniques  used by the photographers, adding a practical resource to this  outstanding collection of images of the British landscape.