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tree a new vision of the american forest
p in tree acclaimed photographer james balog explores the changing character of the american forest seeking out superlative trees the old the massive the tall in whatever landscape they remain . we see immense portraits of sequoias and redwoods as no human has ever viewed them captured in thousands of tiny frames as the photographer rappels down a neighboring tree . we also see thoughtful portrayals of trees that have survived by sheer hardiness or luck poised on the edge of northern wilderness isolated on a golf course or pardoned by the mark of a forward thinking logger . with accompanying essays by the photographer this awe inspiring volume truly delivers a new vision of american trees . p