It never occurred to me, as I stood near the summit of Big Arapiles on the Pica Glacier in May of 2009 arguing with my hopelessly underpowered point-and-shoot camera, that a world class mountaineer and photographer was fomenting ideas for a book that would answer more questions than I knew to ask.
Alexandre Buisse stood on that exact glacier in August of 2008 and shot this panorama:
He then proceeded to write the most useful books on mountaineering photography that I've ever had the pleasure of reading.
Remote Exposure is a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated look inside the tool kit of a skilled mountaineer and climber who sees the world through and beyond the lens of his camera. Alexandre shares his experience and knowledge generously and with open hands.
I eagerly anticipated the release of this book and will be enjoying it for years to come. You'll pick it up for the breathtaking mountaineering and climbing photography showcased within, but his strong writing will prevent you putting it down for quite some time.
Whether you savor this book in the comfort of your home or in a tent with a view, this is one practical piece of writing that deserves to be passed from friend to friend.
4 smart remarks:
nice...love me some mountains...never quite near enough to photo...i suck with a camera anyway but...
Ti...
Your avatar pic looks like you are gonna hold up a 7-11!!
G-Man: I would only do that if the 7-11 stole my Handpresso and held it hostage.
In all fairness, the morning I took that shot it was -20 and I had just woken up in my tent and realized I had hot coffee in a thermos in my sleeping bag.
That IS my happy face, in case you were wondering.
Thanks for the head's-up! I'm such a sucker for mountaineering books, and when you throw in photography, too... well, you may safely assume there will be a copy of this book in my collection soon!
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