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I was recently in contact with Altitude Publishing about a few books they have that are Niagara Falls-related. They have sent me a couple to write about. The first one is Niagara Falls, a photo book from Darwin Wiggett. I had never heard of Darwin Wiggett before, but apparently he is a fairly well-known Canadian photographer. Based on the book, I’d say he’s well-known because he is so good. The pictures in the book are gorgeous.
The book is quite large 9″ x 12″ and so the full-page pictures are clear and detailed. There is no story in the book at all. The story of the area is told in the photos. There are pictures of not just Niagara falls, but also some lesser-known places in the Niagara Region. Among other things, there are pictures of the skyline, the Falls at dusk, Oakes Garden, Ball’s Falls, Morningstar Mill, rainbows, and more. Although it is not a hard cover edition, it would make a great “coffee table” book as it shows how magnificent Niagara Falls can truly be
The inside cover of the book has this to say:
Niagara Falls has been recognized for centuries as one of the most beautiful and spectacular places in North America. This collection of photographs by Darwin Wiggett is one of a series of books exploring the light and landscape of Canada’s natural wonders.
The back of the book has this to say about the photographer:
Darwin Wiggett’s photographic specialties include Canadian landscapes, children, animals, and outdoor recreation. His work has appeared in hundreds of publications including, Outside, Nature’s Best, National Geographic Traveler, Outdoor Photographer, Dogs in Canada, Business Week, and Photo Life. His first three books were published to great acclaim: Darwin Wiggett Photographs Canada, Dances with Light – The Canadian Rockies, and How to Photograph the Canadian Rockies. Darwin also teaches photography courses and leads photography tours. For more information, visit www.darwinwiggett.com
Here are a few samples of the pictures:
