Galapagos: The Untamed Isles

Pete Oxford and Renee Bish spent a decade creating fresh and exceptional images of one of the world's most remarkable places?and the result is this collection of once-in-a-lifetime shots. The two photographers have fashioned an unashamed celebration of the everyday life in the Galapagos that truly captures its essence and spirit. Every picture will leave readers awestruck and delighted: a sea lion mother with her baby; iguanas swimming in deep blue waters; a brilliantly-colored vermilion flycatcher resting on Spanish moss; a penguin atop Pinnacle Rock, surveying a magnificent landscape below. In addition, there's a spectacular record of the volcanic eruption of Fernandina in February 1995?one of the geological events fundamental to the archipelago's character. These stunning photos, as well as the compelling accompanying text and a map of the islands, will help us better understand the beauty and uniqueness of the Galapagos?and the importance of conserving its sanctity.

PETE OXFORD, a British biologist and resident of Ecuador since 1985, is an internationally renowned, award-winning nature photographer who has been published in National Geographic, Smithsonian, International Wildlife, BBC Wildlife, GEO, Airone, and Nature’s Best. He is a former naturalist guide in the Galapagos, has lead innumerable trips to the islands, and is a founding member of the Association of Interpretative Guides of Galapagos. He is also a founding member of the International League of Conservation Photographers (ICLP). Pete works as a team with his long-time partner and wife Renee Bish, with whom he has published eight books, two of which focus entirely on the Galapagos Islands and have been published in several editions.