Carleton University’s Michael Runtz, biology instructor and one of Canada’s most highly respected naturalists, nature photographers and natural history authors, has published a new book called Algonquin Wild: A Naturalist’s Journey Through the Seasons.
Runtz has been exploring Algonquin Park regularly since 1972 and this book dives into its rarely seen beauty.
“Algonquin Park is a naturalist’s paradise and my favourite place on this planet, and over the past 45 years I have come to know it intimately,” says Runtz. “I have strived to provide insight into the remarkable lives of its wild inhabitants through the seasons and the stunning beauty of the diverse habitats in which they live.”
With more than 360 images, Algonquin Wild presents a stunning visual overview of the natural history of this famous park. In addition to Algonquin’s iconic animals, lesser known, near-microscopic creatures such as snow scorpionflies and snow fleas that roam the snow in late winter are illustrated. The rich array of habitats ranging from towering cliffs to floating peatlands are visited and their remarkable inhabitants revealed.
“Algonquin Wild by Michael Runtz brings delight and astonishment as I view each image,” renowned wildlife painter Robert Bateman says in the book’s forward. “During my early years, a number of summers and a few winter visits inscribed that part of the world deeply into my soul. I had many good chances to enjoy the landscape and the wildlife, but the photography shown here is of a different league and intensity. The science and natural history shine on every page but each photo can be viewed as a work of art in its own right.”
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Monday, February 25, 2019 in News Releases
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