The Miracle Of Flight
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. . Jacket: worn/faded. Page Condition: G. Markings: No markings. Binding: Appears solid and undamaged. No stickers or labels visible.
A landmark work in natural history photography, The Miracle of Flight presents the extraordinary mechanics of animal flight through the lens of one of the world's most celebrated wildlife photographers. Stephen Dalton pioneered the use of high-speed flash photography to capture insects, birds, and bats in mid-air with breathtaking precision, revealing moments invisible to the naked eye. The book combines stunning visual artistry with scientific rigour, illustrating the aerodynamic principles that allow creatures of all sizes to take to the air. Each image is accompanied by authoritative commentary that details the biological adaptations and physical forces at work, making it as informative as it is visually spectacular. A must for naturalists, photographers, and anyone captivated by the wonders of the animal kingdom.
Author: Stephen Dalton
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, -
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. . Jacket: worn/faded. Page Condition: G. Markings: No markings. Binding: Appears solid and undamaged. No stickers or labels visible.
A landmark work in natural history photography, The Miracle of Flight presents the extraordinary mechanics of animal flight through the lens of one of the world's most celebrated wildlife photographers. Stephen Dalton pioneered the use of high-speed flash photography to capture insects, birds, and bats in mid-air with breathtaking precision, revealing moments invisible to the naked eye. The book combines stunning visual artistry with scientific rigour, illustrating the aerodynamic principles that allow creatures of all sizes to take to the air. Each image is accompanied by authoritative commentary that details the biological adaptations and physical forces at work, making it as informative as it is visually spectacular. A must for naturalists, photographers, and anyone captivated by the wonders of the animal kingdom.