Chasing the Mountain Light: A Life Photographing Wild Places

David Neilson is a mountaineer and photographer who has traveled to southwest Tasmania, Patagonia, and Antarctica. He has published photo books about these places and has captured stunning images of jagged peaks, massive glaciers, and hardy wildlife. His new book, Chasing the Mountain Light, showcases his best work and encourages the preservation of wild places.

Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2022
Publisher: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.

From his early years in Melbourne, David Neilson (b. 1946) has been driven by his twin passions of mountaineering and photography. He has undertaken numerous expeditions to southwest Tasmania, Patagonia, and Antarctica, and has published highly acclaimed photo books that showcase the beauty and grandeur of each of these destinations. He has also taken his camera to the Karakoram, the Alps of Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, capturing stunning landscapes and breathtaking vistas. In this expansive volume, Neilson recounts his lifelong pursuit to capture the essence of mountain light and advocate for the preservation of wild spaces. The book features a collection of his most breathtaking images, showcasing jagged peaks, massive glaciers, and resilient wildlife in stunning duotone reproductions of the highest quality. Several vertical double-page images even encourage readers to flip the book sideways to fully immerse themselves in the towering mountain heights. Chasing the Mountain Light is a must-read for anyone who has a deep appreciation for the outdoors and a desire to explore the world's most remote and awe-inspiring landscapes.

Weight: 2719g
Dimension: 324 x 305 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780789214515