About the Author

Jim Clark is a contributing editor of Outdoor Photographer magazine and a member of the advisory board for Nature’s Best magazine. A past president of the North American Nature Photography Association, Jim is the author and photographer of several books. You can view more of Jim's work by visiting his Gallery

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Cades Cove: Window to a Secret World

by Bill Lea

 

Bill's critically acclaimed book offers a glimpse of the secret world of Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains.

 

"This stunning and intimate work gives you the feeling of walking in the photographer's footsteps."  —The Franklin Press

 

"The book includes breath-taking scenic views, animals with personality . . . full-color palette sunrises, shadowy mountain crests and clutches of fog fingers hugging log cabins."  —Blount Today

 

 

 


Chesapeake: Bay of Light

Photographs by Ian J. Plant

Text by Tom Horton

 

Ian's critically acclaimed book rediscovers the remaining wild and forgotten places of the Chesapeake Bay, showing the Bay as explorer Captain John Smith might have seen it 400 years ago.

 

"I can't keep my hands off Chesapeake: Bay of Light . . . a totally beautiful effort that is worth every penny."  —The Washington Times
 

"Invigorating . . . [shows] how extraordinarily enriched and beautiful the Bay still is."  —The Washington Post

 

"Chesapeake: Bay of Light . . . is a beautiful testament to the estuary's glory and fragility. The book is a treat."  —Richmond Times-Dispatch

 

"This beautiful collection of photos and essays . . . describe the bay's beauty and the dangers that threaten this extraordinary natural resource."  —The Baltimore Sun

 

 

 

Featured New Product: Between Ocean and Bay

Showcasing the extraordinary beauty of the eastern shores of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, this stunning photography book by Jim Clark offers a look at a region of abundant wildlife, beautiful beaches, idyllic farms, and quaint seaside communities. From Chesapeake Bay on the west to the Atlantic Ocean on the east, the Eastern Shore provides unrivaled opportunities for recreation, conservation, and solitude and is blessed with numerous protected natural areas and a seasonal gathering of wildlife that has few equals on the North American continent. This breathtaking collection reveals the complex ecosystem and wild inhabitants of this special place through words and images, showing the Eastern Shore’s life and land as never seen before, and includes detailed photographer's notes and extended captions describing how and where each photograph was taken. A book like this does not come along very often, so get your copy today!

   

Other 2008 Products

We're proud to announce the release of several new books and calendars. All feature stunning photographs from members of the Mountain Trail Photo team. We've got plenty more books that we have published throughout the years. Visit our E-Store to see our full line of products and to make purchases, or use the Amazon links provided on this page.

   

Best of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Filled with detailed information on the best hikes, scenic stops, waterfalls, and historic locations, this new book by Nye Simmons is the ultimate guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia. Information on lodging, way stations, side trips, hiking trails, and attractions of interest is included—ideal for the time-pressed traveler who wants to hit the high points of the park. Filled with Nye's stunning photographs, this handbook is not just a travel guide, it is a compilation to treasure. Although written for the general traveler, this book is perfect for photographers looking to find the best places to shoot on the Parkway. Full-color photographs, photographer's notes, and photo tips complement the detailed descriptions of the park's attractions. Nye's easy writing style will guide you to the Parkway's iconic shots and hidden gems alike, and tell you the best times and seasons to be there, assuring that you get the most out of every image you take.

   

Cades Cove Scenic Wall Calendar
Following Bill Lea's extremely successful book, Cades Cove: Window to a Secret World, we've launched a new scenic wall calendar featuring images from the book. Beautiful photographs offer a scenic journey through Cades Cove, visiting its pastoral charm, numerous historic cabins, barns, and churches, and incredible wildlife. Marked with all major holidays and moon phases, this calendar has ample room to note appointments and special events. No one knows Cades Cove like Bill Lea, and his gorgeous photos are accompanied by informative captions, giving you a glimpse at the history behind this special place. Whether you've already experienced the Cove's charms, or whether you are planning a visit and looking for photographic inspiration, this calendar makes a lovely addition to your wall!

• 14-month scenic wall calendar

• ISBN 978-0-9799-1716-5

   

Blue Ridge Mountains Scenic Wall Calendar
Jerry Greer's classic wall calendar, now in its seventh year, returns with a new and improved design and larger format. This calendar features images of the Blue Ridge Mountains from Pennsylvania to Georgia. There are plenty of images from the Blue Ridge's famous national parks—Shenandoah National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park—as well as many of the range's lesser known areas and scenic gems. Marked with all major holidays and moon phases, this calendar has ample room to note appointments and special events.

14-month scenic wall calendar

• ISBN 978-0-9799-1711-0

• Winner of the 2006 Calendar Marketing Association Merit Award (Best Scenic/Other Photography Wall Calendar—Retail Division)

   

Chesapeake Bay Scenic Wall Calendar

This beautiful, 14-month wall calendar, now in its second year, celebrates the natural splendor of the Chesapeake Bay. Ian Plant's photographs offer a scenic journey through the Bay region, visiting its natural scenery, hidden treasures, historic lighthouses, and abundant wildlife. From the colorful cliffs of Calvert County, to the Bay's remote tidal marshes reached only by kayak, Ian takes you on a tour of this scenic wonder. Many of the images in this calendar are from his critically-acclaimed book, Chesapeake: Bay of Light, and many new images are featured as well. More than just a calendar, this is a keepsake that will be treasured long after 2009 is gone!

14-month scenic wall calendar

• ISBN 978-0-9799-1713-4

• Winner of the 2008 Calendar Marketing Association Bronze Award (Best Scenic/Other Photography Wall Calendar—Retail Division)

   

Great Smoky Mountains Engagement Calendar

Our Great Smoky Mountains Weekly Engagement Calendar, featuring images from Bill Lea, is now in its fourth year. Featuring exceptional photography of the Great Smoky Mountains, this handy spiral-bound calendar and keepsake showcases the national park's natural wonders: tranquil babbling brooks, a mother bear and her cubs, autumn splendor, majestic elk, craggy peaks, and roaring waterfalls. All major holidays and moon phases are marked throughout the year, while plenty of space is allotted for noting appointments, meetings, and special events.

52-week spiral desk calendar

• ISBN 978-0-9799-1714-1

• Winner of the 2006 Calendar Marketing Association Gold Award (Best Scenic/Other Photography Planner Calendar—Retail Division)

 
     
 
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