The Underwater Photography of Peter Verhoog
Peter Verhoog is one of The
Netherlands' most acclaimed underwater photographers. His work is
published monthly in (diving) magazines, and frequently featured in
newspapers and books.
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Sharks - Close Encounters is born! This book invites you to mesmerizing journey into the deep blue, beyond the fantastical, Hollywood image of sharks as fearsome monsters. The magnificent photographs found in this book illustrate the astonishing diversity of sharks. Peter Verhoog and Georgina Wiersma describe the 18 years of their diving encounters with sharks in personal, exciting stories. They have succeeded in capturing the beauty and vulnerable majesty of these creatures that deserve our admiration and respect. The oceans are both our heritage and future. This book is a timely reminder of why we must learn to protect the blue heart of the planet. With a foreword written by Carl Lundin, Carl Lundin of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, IUCN. Click here for a sample of Sharks - Close Encounters as a PDF file. The book measures 29. x 29.5 cm, and there is also a Dutch version: Haaien - Bijzondere belevenissen. It's of course available in our new webshop at www.peterverhoogart.com Watch Peter during a spectaculair encounter when taking pictures of a large tiger shark, that tries to get hold of his camera. It produced an awesome shot, also in the book: | |
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