Moments with Birds: A Bird Photographer's Journey Through the Seasons

by Nathan Collie

Overview

Nathan Collie’s Moments with Birds is a collection of over 100 photographs capturing the beauty of both the migratory and resident birds of Tennessee, including information about the species, as well as Nathan’s own personal stories from behind the scenes.

This book will take you on a journey through all four seasons, drawing you into the wonderful world of birds.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781954437500
Publisher:	Clovercroft Publishing
Publication date:	09/13/2022
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	11.00(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Since childhood, Nathan Collie has been profoundly influenced by the beauty of nature and the behavior of the natural world. As it became a personal sanctuary for him, he began to turn his attention to the camera to document those observations with a deeper appreciation. With both parents in the creative world of music and art, he has now become the fourth generation photographer in his family. His subject matter reflects the landscape and wildlife, with birds in particular, of Middle Tennessee, the American West the Gulf of Mexico. Thru his films and photography, Nathan shares the universal relationship that threads our human spirit to that of all creatures great and small. His nature films include all four seasons put with music, as well as films produced for Radnor Lake State Park, and Edwin Warner Parks. He contributes his talents and efforts to many non-profits with the mission for land and wildlife conservation.

Editorial Reviews

"What a deep pleasure this exceedingly lovely book is, that rewards us with glimpses suspended in time of wild birds in their most intimate moments. Nathan's expert ability and patient attention to nature and habitat have crafted spectacular photographs that transport us to the creek, the meadow, the wood where he observed them. The narrative supplied enhanced the charm of each image, offering a respite from a busy day and a balm for the spirit."
—Ashley Judd, actress

"Nathan Collie has studied the behavior of birds deeply and patiently. He knows how to catch them in their most revealing and enchanting moments. In his beautiful photographs, he brings us closer to appreciating the wondrous nature of birds in the wild."
—Paul Kingsbury, coauthor of Hatch Show Print: The History of a Great American Poster Shop and Treasures Untold: Uncovering Masterpieces of Nature Across Tennessee

"Since he was a child, Nathan Collie has possessed a unique and often unbelievable ability to communicate with all God’s creatures in the wild. And now, through the lens of his camera, it is wonderfully apparent these beautiful birds are communicating with him."
—Mark Collie, musician, songwriter, and actor

"Nathan Collie is a nature photographer, filmmaker and author of “Moments with Birds: A Bird Photographer’s Journey Through the Seasons.” With over 160 photographs, his book showcases birds he’s documented over the years, throughout all the seasons — whether migratory or resident, along with a couple of rare birds….The book includes photos, informative and anecdotal captions and photo locations to give readers an idea of what kinds of birds they might be able to identify during certain parts of the year in specific environments."
– The Tennessee Magazine

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