Water: A Journey Through the Element

Water is the origin of life, a cosmic coincidence, and a molecule that makes all the difference. Photographer Rudi Sebastian has dedicated his life to capturing water in all its forms, from a pond to the Pacific, from the ice of the polar regions to the salt-encrusted lakes of the great deserts. His images ripple with texture and ever-moving colors, and accompanying texts reveal the natural history and wonders of water on earth.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 28 April 2021
\n Publisher: teNeues Publishing UK Ltd
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Water, the very essence of life, a stroke of cosmic luck, and a chameleon of molecules that holds the key to all difference. Every living entity relies upon its existence, yet water itself appears rather modest. Colorless and tasteless, it comes to life only in its environment, receiving color from the sky and dynamism in its movement across rivers, mountains, oceans, and plains.

Photographer Rudi Sebastian has dedicated his entire photographic life to capturing the diverse forms of water in all its liquid, gaseous, and solid states. Over the past few years, he has traversed the globe, seeking to capture every imaginable aspect of this essential substance. The result is an exquisite photographic book that presents an unprecedented spectrum of water, from the serene ponds to the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, from the icy realms of the polar regions to the salt-encrusted lakes of the great deserts.

Sebastian's images are a testament to the planet's life force, rippling with texture and ever-changing colors. His waterscapes are as vivid as the substance itself, a rich tribute to the world's diversity and beauty. Accompanying texts delve into the natural history and wonders of water on Earth, shedding light on its origins, role in the emergence of life, and its profound impact on our world.

This photographic journey takes us on a journey across the blue planet, reminding us that water is not just water but a universe of diversity and wonder. Whether it's the serene ripples of a pond or the crashing waves of the ocean, water holds the power to inspire, captivate, and sustain life. Through Sebastian's lens, we are invited to appreciate the beauty and complexity of this vital resource and to recognize its importance in preserving the health and well-being of our planet.

\n Weight: 1894g\n
Dimension: 308 x 240 x 31 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783961712212\n \n