Ten of the world’s foremost photographers present the very best of nature photography. The master photographers are Hannu Hautala (Finland), Klaus Nigge (Germany), Thomas P Peschak (Germany / South Africa), Tui de Roy (New Zealand), Cyril Ruoso (France), Stefano Unterthiner (Italy), Tim Laman, Brian Skerry, Steve Winter and Art Wolfe (all USA). These influential artists provide us with a unique insight into the natural world, from vast, beautiful landscapes and genuinely wild creatures in their natural habitat to spectacular shots of natural phenomena, groundbreaking underwater images and outstanding photojournalism. Each portfolio profiles the photographer – their approach, influences and aims – and displays ten iconic images that reflect the range of their work. The accompanying captions focus on why the images are special for the photographer as well as telling the stories behind their creation. Revealing the inspiration behind some of the world’s most important nature photographs, this beautiful book will captivate art enthusiasts, photographers and all those with a passion for nature.

Rosamund Kidman-Cox was for many years the editor of BBC Wildlife Magazine and has been intimately involved with Wildlife Photographer of the Year since the early 1980s. She is the author and editor of numerous books on the natural world and, in particular, nature photography.