Gilles Martin-Raget is France's top marine photographer, with a worldwide reputation for spectacular action shots. It is for this reason he was the official photographer for last year's America's Cup competition. This book is a celebration of 30 years of his stunning photography, which is instantly recognisable for its drama, perfect composition and eye-catching angles. Martin-Raget has refined and perfected his unique technique over three decades, and this collection shows precisely why he has made his mark. The book is ...
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Gilles Martin-Raget is France's top marine photographer, with a worldwide reputation for spectacular action shots. It is for this reason he was the official photographer for last year's America's Cup competition. This book is a celebration of 30 years of his stunning photography, which is instantly recognisable for its drama, perfect composition and eye-catching angles. Martin-Raget has refined and perfected his unique technique over three decades, and this collection shows precisely why he has made his mark. The book is arranged thematically, including fast-paced racing shots, dramatic photos taken from the end of the bow, spectacular accidents at sea, beautiful classic yachts, incredible superyachts, almost futuristic images from the forefront of modern yacht development and, of course, the America's Cup. A lavish gift for fans of high quality coffee table photographic books or a fine souvenir for those who for who followed the America's Cup, this collection includes some of the best marine photographs ever taken.
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New. Internationally renowned sea photographer, designated Official Photographer of the America's Cup 2013, Gilles Martin-Raget presents his best sea photography of his 30-year career in this beautiful book. Arranged thematically, the 200 photographs are accompanied by introductory texts in each chapter and by detailed captions. At the end of each chapter a specially chosen destination is depicted. The book will include some of Gilles Martin-Raget's most recent photography including from the America's Cup. Contents: Preface: A hand for a man, a hand for an image I. Playground (wind, sea, waves): Destination: the Calanques, Balearic Islands; II. Leaving the nest (light sails): Destination: Italy & Croatia; III. On the departure line (inshore regattas): Destination: Atlantic coasts; IV. Manoeuvres: Destination: The Caribbean Isles from North to South; V. Accidents: Destination: Newport; VI. Spray on the open sea (offshore races): Destination: India; VII. Revival (classic yachts): Destination: The North Pacific; VIII. A healthy old lady (America's Cup): Destination: Polynesia; IX. The next mooring (cruising): Destination: Austral attitudes; X. Wally and other friends (super yachts).