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Well-known photographer and naturalist Connie Bransilver illuminates the mystique, importance, and unparalleled beauty of native orchids in Florida. Enjoy Bransilver's gorgeous fine-art photographs of these prized flowers and their habitat. Contributing essays by John Beckner, Paul Martin Brown, Stuart Pimm, and Eric Hansen accompany the author's text.
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October 29, 2006: Thie stunning book shows the real splendour of orchids in their natural environment. It's an intelligent book, thoughful and caring in its obvious respect for the Florida wildlands and orchids of the world. The images are for conservation afficionados as well as the average person who cares for nature, as well, of course, for orchid lovers around the world. It's a great Christmas gift because it appeals to so many different audiences, and because it reflects on the serenity and spirit of the natural world. And, especially for those in Florida, a great gift for clients and customers.
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October 15, 2006: In Wild Love Affair, Connie Bransilver writes that ?Orchids capture the imagination . . . evoke an insatiable passion, a sensual appeal . . . [and] cast a powerful spell.? That is exactly what she has achieved in this beautiful book. It is a sensual delight of photography from a passionate orchid aficionado. Bransilver captures the imagination of orchid lovers and those who merely appreciate the beauty of nature in all its forms. Anyone on your gift list this holiday season would appreciate this wonderful book.