Nature is full of fleeting wonders. This breathtaking collection of
nature photography reveals rare creatures, transports us to distant
landscapes, and captures uncommon moments of drama and beauty in the
natural world. From a heart-pounding shot of the Wildebeest Migration to
a glimpse of the elusive Pampas cat, each image tells a story about the
diversity and grandeur of life on earth. Bold, surprising, and
jaw-droppingly beautiful, these photographs are all winners of the
California Academy of Sciences' BigPicture Natural World Photography
Competition. With more than 100 photographs and captions explaining the
scientific phenomena and photographic techniques behind each picture,
this book will captivate nature lovers, science enthusiasts,
photographers, and adventurers.