Mission Penguin: A photographic quest from the Galápagos to Antarctica

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Mission Penguin: A photographic quest from the Galápagos to Antarctica Author: Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Pages: 240 Illustrations and other contents: Colour photographs throughout Language: English ISBN: 9781399404679 Categories: , , , , , , ,

A beautiful photographic celebration of the world’s 18 species of penguin. Featuring breathtaking photographs of the world’s 18 species of penguin, Mission Penguin takes you to many of the remotest places on earth, from the Falkland and Galapagos Islands, to the Antipodes Islands and Tristan da Cunha. Following the loss of her husband, Ursula Clare Franklin embarked on a personal mission to see and photograph every species of penguin in their natural habitat. The result is a remarkable showcase of penguins – hundreds of striking photographs accompanied by engaging text that details the penguins’ features and characteristics. Each chapter explores a new penguin species and details Ursula’s spectacular journey to see and photograph these much-loved birds. This astonishing and informative book explores the difficulties all penguins face and how humanity’s actions have threatened their very existence. Ursula warns of the devastating effects of climate change and the conservation efforts needed to ensure future generations can continue to experience the healing presence of penguins. This is a story that will inspire, uplift and educate.

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Mission Penguin captures the joy that Franklin experiences as a wildlife photographer, while highlighting the ongoing challenges – and successes – facing different penguin colonies across the Southern Hemisphere. * Geographical * Delightful … [Franklin’s] knowledge of these birds is apparent throughout the book. It is an informative yet personal guide to the world’s penguins and testament to the healing powers of nature and photography. * Outdoor Photography *

Author Biography

Ursula Clare Franklin is a wildlife photographer living in Somerset. Originally from Yorkshire, she developed a keen interest in photography as a child and has enjoyed combining this with her love of nature ever since. Ursula’s husband was a great supporter of her photography and her love of penguins, always encouraging her to do something with her images. Following his death in 2012, she embarked on Mission Penguin and began to share and exhibit her photos more widely.