Author and photographer Carsten Krieger takes us on a journey across Ireland to explore the nature we pass by every day, and that which is buried deep in the bog, high in the mountains and under crashing waves.

Discover alpine flowers blooming in the Burren, meet ferocious anemones on our shorelines, and visit the Shannon Dolphins, who have had a place in local legend for centuries. Fly with our ocean birds and experience their ever-more challenging search for food. Hear the dawn chorus in Killarney, surrounded by giant, ancient oaks, and look closely at our hedgerows, home to countless plants and animals.

With respect and curiosity, Carsten Krieger lifts the veil on our delicate natural world and the dangers it faces due to human interference. Join him on his journey, in words and dazzling images, across Ireland to explore the wild and wonderful nature that surrounds us.

About the Author
CARSTEN KRIEGER is a photographer, author and environmentalist based on the west coast of Ireland. He has published numerous books on Ireland's landscape, nature and heritage including Ireland's Coast, The River Shannon and the popular Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. His book Wild Ireland is shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2023. Carsten is also working as project manager for the Crossbill Guides Foundation, is an AnTaisce Climate Ambassador and a Green Sod Ireland Biodiversity Ambassador. More information is available on his website www.carstenkrieger.com

Reviews

Nature Lovers! You're in for a treat ... the photography in this is just stunning

-- Dainty Dress Diaries

'dazzling' Derek Mooney, 'a fine book ... a joy to read' Dr. Richard Collins

-- RTE Radio 1's Mooney Goes Wild

lavishly illustrated with marvellous photographs ... no matter where you live or visit, Krieger has something of interest to say about the wildlife there ... each chapter is a thoughtful exploration and explanation of the natural world that is never far from us, if we only take the time to stop, listen and observe ... highly recommended for anyone interested in our natural environment, its preservation and expansion - and that should mean all of us

-- Tuam Herald

While very much a photographic odyssey (recently exhibited at Dublin Castle as part of Dublin Book Festival), Krieger's sublime wildlife and landscape images are accompanied by a fine collection of concise natural history essays

-- Hilary White, Sunday Independent


Awards
Short-listed for Thejournal.ie best Irish-published book of the year 2023 (Ireland).



Book Information
ISBN 9781788493178
Author Carsten Krieger
Format Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint O'Brien Press Ltd
Publisher O'Brien Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 1006g
Dimensions(mm) 260mm * 198mm * 20mm