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To capture an image of the crystal octopus, one of the ocean's
rarest and most elusive creatures, became the ultimate goal in Ali
bin Thalith's obsession with underwater marine photography. Over
ten years of searching has produced cornucopia of extraordinary
deep sea images, of which 100 are selected here, shot in the warm
waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. From Swimming with Giants
to the God of Small Things, six chapters portray the inspirational
qualities of marine life. Large mammals such as sharks, shoals of
tuna, swimming antelope and elephants shot from below are truly
exceptional. The microscopic creatures that camouflage themselves
so expertly from their predators, coral gardens of the ocean bed,
night dive images and the highly decorative patterns found on so
much of marine life, provide a sourcebook not just for marine
photography enthusiasts, but for everyone interested in colour,
pattern and texture. Care is taken to explain the practicalities of
the dive, the shoot, or the location and the author willingly
shares the difficulties and the techniques of striving to achieve
that perfect image.
This study was conducted by ADB to assess the impact of projects
involving the construction of dams on aquatic biodiversity in
Nepal. The findings may not be authoritative, but conclusions
suggest that fish populations and the diversity of species are
affected due to alterations in the ecosystem and blockage in life
cycle movements.
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Walden
(Paperback)
Henry David Thoreau
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R442
Discovery Miles 4 420
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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