Visions of Paradise: American Wilderness

Ortner produces a photographic tour de force celebrating the extraordinary majesty and rich legacy of America’s wild places, rediscovering their sublime, dramatic, tranquil, and transcendent aspects. Join Ortner as he guides us through his visions of paradise. "The 230 beautifully rendered black & white images in the book provide a compelling tour of America’s wild places and national parks, from Yosemite and Yellowstone to Death Valley and Utah’s Canyonlands to the Hudson Valley in New York and beyond." - Black + White Photography "Jon’s achievements as an artist, scholar, and adventurer are especially reflective of a life committed to passionately exploring the wonders and treasures of the natural world, these are reflected in his most recent international fine art publication presented here, Visions of Paradise: American Wilderness." - The Eye Photography """For Jon Ortner, earning it meant years of hiking through rugged landscapes, braving extreme weather, and navigating some of the most remote corners of America. Each photograph in Visions of Paradise is the result of physical endurance, careful planning, and a deep connection to the land.""""From towering redwoods in California to the remote canyons of Utah, his work shows us not just what these places look like, but what they feel like to those who dare to go.""""His use of black-and-white photography adds another layer, stripping away distractions and focusing on the raw forms and textures of nature. But why does this matter? Because these are the places that remind us what it means to be human—connected to something bigger, more enduring than ourselves.""" - About Photography Author has written a piece which featured Visions of Paradise for Shadow & Light Magazine - Shadow & Light Magazine "Visions of Paradise: American Wilderness is a singular, timeless publication—a photographic masterpiece celebrating the extraordinary majesty and rich legacy of America’s wild places, as seen through the eyes of one of the country’s foremost wilderness photographers, Jon Ortner, and conveyed through the transcendent medium of black-and-white film.""""Ortner’s use of black-and-white film and large-format cameras for Visions of Paradise unveils the true essence of the natural world. By peeling away color, he forces us to immerse ourselves more deeply and see anew America’s breathtaking sites through the purified language of light and shadow, form and texture, shape and pattern. These rare, distinctive photographs are further enhanced with informative essays that provide a window onto the scene and its artist-observer.""" - VIE Magazine

"The 230 beautifully rendered black & white images in the book provide a compelling tour of America’s wild places and national parks, from Yosemite and Yellowstone to Death Valley and Utah’s Canyonlands to the Hudson Valley in New York and beyond." — Black & White Photography

"From towering redwoods in California to the remote canyons of Utah, his work shows us not just what these places look like, but what they feel like to those who dare to go." — About Photography
Visions of Paradise: American Wilderness is a singular, timeless publication—a photographic tour de force celebrating the extraordinary majesty and rich legacy of America’s wild places, as seen through the eyes of one of the country’s foremost wilderness photographers, Jon Ortner, and conveyed through the transcendent medium of black-and-white film. Ortner has always been fascinated with the natural world, particularly as an avid hiker in the American wilderness. This luxurious book collects in a large format his inspiring landscape images, forming a passionate tribute to the American wilderness. In this sensational portfolio of 200 black-and-white images, Ortner has rediscovered and reinterpreted the compelling beauty of many of his most cherished wilderness locations with remarkable portrayals of their sublime, dramatic, tranquil, and transcendent aspects. Join Ortner as he guides us through his visions of paradise.

• | Author: Jon Ortner
• | Publisher: Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd
• | Publication Date: Dec 01, 2024
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9781864709711
• | ISBN-10: 1864709715