A Shadow Falls Hardcover – September 1, 2009

I waited and waited and finally got my copy. The profile picture of the lion is worth the book alone. I remember the first time I saw this book...I remember that it was all made with film. I remember thinking " what do you do after you finish this book, as a photographer, pack up and retire forever?" Because it seemed impossible to ever create Any better photography...it is perfect...every image. You can "feel" the animal soul. Pure art. And yet, I was wrong...he did not pack up...he made even better down the road. One of the most profound photography books I own, one that is a major influence in my photography choices. I seriously plan to travel to meet Nick Brandt.

I see a lot of wildlife photography and photography books in my profession, but I was literally awestruck when I happened upon this volume in a bookstore. I have since shown the book to others who have quite the same reaction and can hardly believe the photographs are "real." There is one stunning panorama of giraffes on a great landscape that regretfully makes contemporary viewers wonder if they have not been "photoshopped" into such perfect spacing and depth. One marvels at the patience Brandt must have to await the perfect lighting, framing and action of these majestic African animals. This book makes an excellent gift for anyone who loves animals, Africa or the art of photography. "Awesome" has become such an overused word today that it loses its true meaning, but this volume of stunning photography will remind you what that word really means.

if you like photography B&W (sepia) and love animals this is the book for you. Peaceful images but at the same time the impact is strong. Poetic, stunning.... you can look at them for hours. I was luck to see an exhibition in New York of his pictures and could have bought at least 3-4 prints (if I would have won the lottery).This is a book for people who LOVE art, photography or even just plain beautiful pictures !!! the best book I have bought after one of Avedon's or Salgado's books.you will love it

There is a lot of discussion in the photo forums on how he gets his remarkable deph of field. It is absolutly stunning. However, I am more interested on the monochrome settings to accomplish the coloring.I understand that Bowhaus developed his printing program to get that special monchrome look for him to use and that he uses a matte paper. I have wasted countless sheets of Museo Silver Rag trying to duplicate the monchrome look. If you are into B&W prints, Bowhaus has a great program that I use on my Epson R2400.A beautiful photography book!

Yet another masterpiece from Nick Brandt!! For any of his devotees such as myself, I have been patiently awaiting his followup to "On This Earth" and he certainly did not disappoint! The images are absolutely beautiful and surreal and haunting. It is a definite reminder to us all that the African wildlife he depicts in his books are both stunning and sadly doomed at the same time. Every accolade that Nick Brandt receives is completely deserved. He is an absolute master behind the camera and we are all lucky to be able to see Africa through his eyes. If you purchased "On This Earth" you MUST buy "A Shadow Falls" too! Absolutely my favorite present-day artist.

Beautiful, stunning images, saw this in person and had to get a copy. My only complaint, and it's a minor one, is that by the end you find some of the images start to become a little repetitive. Still very worth the purchase, highly recommended.

I am not the most eloquent of people, but Nick Brandt's work tends to make me wax more lyrical than anything else does. My wife bought me his first book a few years ago, and I literally had tears in my eyes looking through the pages. I thought that Nick would be unable to top that book, but I was wrong.A Shadow Falls is a masterpiece of photography, and brings those who look at these images closer to the soul of the animals than any Nat Geo show ever could. Each image feels like an intimate encounter, like it's just you, and the animal, alone in the wild. You can almost sense that they know you are looking at them. They are allowing you to be so close. It's personal.Nick does not use zoom lenses, or telephotos, so all the images bring you right up where he was. The startling detail of the king of the beasts, the lion, or the majestic herds of elephants making their treks in search of water, portrayed in a manner that tells a story. They're not just photos, they're so much more.As a musician (and part time photographer), I always ask people what 5 albums would they want to have on their iPod if they were stranded on a desert island. By the same token, I know what book I would want by my side should I ever find myself in that predicament.A Shadow Falls.

I looked at this book over the course of about two years at a local bookstore when I was there for various author's readings. Spending $50 on a photo book is not something I do often or without all due consideration before hand. (and as it turned out, I spent less than that by buying through Amazon) Every image in this book is great. Many are wonderful. There are four that hold me mesmerized....transfixed by the majesty and dignity of the regal lion. I recommend the book without hesitation. it's one of the most impressive groups of images that I've ever seen.