Author: Liz Wright
Publisher: Ivy Press (TX)
ISBN: 9781908005502
Category : Duck breeds
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Beautiful series has embraced sheep, pigs, cows, and chickens in its growing portfolio of handsome beasts given the full studio treatment by a leading portrait photographer. Next into the frame waddle the humble members of the Anatidae family of birds. Beautiful Ducks plucks 40 of the world's most distinctive duck breeds from the pond and displays them in all their glory. Stylishly lit and shot against draped backgrounds, these sitting ducks are prize-winning examples that have been primped and preened for their moment in the spotlight. They reveal not only a surprising diversity of shape and hue, but also a range of mischievous personalities and an uncanny ability to look the viewer in the eye. The book includes descriptions of each breed, covering their origins, physical attributes, and uses. There's also a history of ducks, an introduction to breed basics, and reportage photography from rare breed shows. So, whether you wish to get abreast of the duck world, admire beautiful photography, or argue endlessly over your favorite portrait, if you're looking for an irresistible gift book then Beautiful Ducks is guaranteed to fit the bill.
Beautiful Ducks
Author: Liz Wright
Publisher: Ivy Press (TX)
ISBN: 9781908005502
Category : Duck breeds
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Beautiful series has embraced sheep, pigs, cows, and chickens in its growing portfolio of handsome beasts given the full studio treatment by a leading portrait photographer. Next into the frame waddle the humble members of the Anatidae family of birds. Beautiful Ducks plucks 40 of the world's most distinctive duck breeds from the pond and displays them in all their glory. Stylishly lit and shot against draped backgrounds, these sitting ducks are prize-winning examples that have been primped and preened for their moment in the spotlight. They reveal not only a surprising diversity of shape and hue, but also a range of mischievous personalities and an uncanny ability to look the viewer in the eye. The book includes descriptions of each breed, covering their origins, physical attributes, and uses. There's also a history of ducks, an introduction to breed basics, and reportage photography from rare breed shows. So, whether you wish to get abreast of the duck world, admire beautiful photography, or argue endlessly over your favorite portrait, if you're looking for an irresistible gift book then Beautiful Ducks is guaranteed to fit the bill.
Publisher: Ivy Press (TX)
ISBN: 9781908005502
Category : Duck breeds
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Beautiful series has embraced sheep, pigs, cows, and chickens in its growing portfolio of handsome beasts given the full studio treatment by a leading portrait photographer. Next into the frame waddle the humble members of the Anatidae family of birds. Beautiful Ducks plucks 40 of the world's most distinctive duck breeds from the pond and displays them in all their glory. Stylishly lit and shot against draped backgrounds, these sitting ducks are prize-winning examples that have been primped and preened for their moment in the spotlight. They reveal not only a surprising diversity of shape and hue, but also a range of mischievous personalities and an uncanny ability to look the viewer in the eye. The book includes descriptions of each breed, covering their origins, physical attributes, and uses. There's also a history of ducks, an introduction to breed basics, and reportage photography from rare breed shows. So, whether you wish to get abreast of the duck world, admire beautiful photography, or argue endlessly over your favorite portrait, if you're looking for an irresistible gift book then Beautiful Ducks is guaranteed to fit the bill.
Beautiful Ducks Postcard Book
Author: I THAMES & HUDSON
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781907332548
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
This beautiful book contains 30 different postcards featuring the finest champion breeds all perforated for easy removal. They are perfect quirky cards for sending to friends of family, or you may fall in love with them and just keep them for yourself.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781907332548
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
This beautiful book contains 30 different postcards featuring the finest champion breeds all perforated for easy removal. They are perfect quirky cards for sending to friends of family, or you may fall in love with them and just keep them for yourself.
Why Ducks Do that
Author: Chuck Petrie
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Why Ducks Do That answers many of the common, and some not-so-common, questions about the waterfowl species that share our world. The insightful text of Chuck Petrie is paired with beautiful color photos by the nation's leading wildlife photographers, making this book a delightful read for anyone who ponders the life of birds.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Why Ducks Do That answers many of the common, and some not-so-common, questions about the waterfowl species that share our world. The insightful text of Chuck Petrie is paired with beautiful color photos by the nation's leading wildlife photographers, making this book a delightful read for anyone who ponders the life of birds.
The Illustrated Guide to Ducks and Geese and Other Domestic Fowl
Author: Celia Lewis
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472906462
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Covering 65 domestic breeds of ducks, geese, guineafowl, quail, turkeys and peafowl, the book gives an insight into the individual personalities and attributes of each kind of bird. With just a little land and available water, you can raise a variety of domestic fowl, from friendly ducks and characterful geese to guineafowl, dainty quail, placid turkeys or even peafowl. Illustrated with the author's charming watercolour paintings, this book is packed with practical tips on keeping domestic fowl and selecting the right breed for your circumstances. The breed profiles are written in engaging text and include the history and place of origin, colour combinations, differences between male and female birds, the appearance of hatchlings and the numbers of eggs to expect. As well as selecting an appropriate breed, you need to consider your neighbours, the kinds of bird you can and should keep, whether you want them for eggs or as pets, and whether you want to breed them. The book offers helpful advice on all these issues and also on housing, the provision of water, feeding and the noise and impact your birds will have, as well as preventing and treating common ailments. Whether you are starting out as a smallholder, are interested in raising a few ducks or geese in a suburban or rural setting, or are simply a devotee of domestic fowl there is plenty to captivate you in this book.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472906462
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Covering 65 domestic breeds of ducks, geese, guineafowl, quail, turkeys and peafowl, the book gives an insight into the individual personalities and attributes of each kind of bird. With just a little land and available water, you can raise a variety of domestic fowl, from friendly ducks and characterful geese to guineafowl, dainty quail, placid turkeys or even peafowl. Illustrated with the author's charming watercolour paintings, this book is packed with practical tips on keeping domestic fowl and selecting the right breed for your circumstances. The breed profiles are written in engaging text and include the history and place of origin, colour combinations, differences between male and female birds, the appearance of hatchlings and the numbers of eggs to expect. As well as selecting an appropriate breed, you need to consider your neighbours, the kinds of bird you can and should keep, whether you want them for eggs or as pets, and whether you want to breed them. The book offers helpful advice on all these issues and also on housing, the provision of water, feeding and the noise and impact your birds will have, as well as preventing and treating common ailments. Whether you are starting out as a smallholder, are interested in raising a few ducks or geese in a suburban or rural setting, or are simply a devotee of domestic fowl there is plenty to captivate you in this book.
Waterfowl of the World
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781591522942
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Through the images of award-winning photographer Gary Kramer and the words of Kramer and Greg Mensik, Waterfowl of the World takes readers on a visual and literary journey in search of all 167 species of ducks, geese, and swans on Earth. Among these are a few on the brink of extinction, like the Madagascar Pocharand Brazilian Merganser; and those that are struggling, such as the White-winged Duck and Baer's Pochard.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781591522942
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Through the images of award-winning photographer Gary Kramer and the words of Kramer and Greg Mensik, Waterfowl of the World takes readers on a visual and literary journey in search of all 167 species of ducks, geese, and swans on Earth. Among these are a few on the brink of extinction, like the Madagascar Pocharand Brazilian Merganser; and those that are struggling, such as the White-winged Duck and Baer's Pochard.
The Great Gallery of Ducks and Other Waterfowl
Author: Richard LeMaster
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811707060
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 786
Book Description
LeMaster's classic illustrated reference. Habits, behavior, and appearance of 27 species of ducks and waterfowl.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811707060
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 786
Book Description
LeMaster's classic illustrated reference. Habits, behavior, and appearance of 27 species of ducks and waterfowl.
Guide to Ducks and Geese
Author: Chuck Hagner
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811743039
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
An easy-to-use introduction and ID guide. Includes all North American ducks and geese. With a "What to Look For" list for each species.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811743039
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
An easy-to-use introduction and ID guide. Includes all North American ducks and geese. With a "What to Look For" list for each species.
The Ducks, Geese and Swans of North America
Author: Francis H. Kortright
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anatidae
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anatidae
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
French Ducks in Venice
Author: Garret Freymann-Weyr
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763641731
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Making daily visits to a human girl who crafts seemingly magical dresses, sibling ducks George and Cecile use whimsy and kindness to comfort their friend's heartbreak when her boyfriend moves away from their Venice home, in a story about loyalty that features a debut illustrator.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763641731
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Making daily visits to a human girl who crafts seemingly magical dresses, sibling ducks George and Cecile use whimsy and kindness to comfort their friend's heartbreak when her boyfriend moves away from their Venice home, in a story about loyalty that features a debut illustrator.
Queensland Agricultural Journal
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 774
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 774
Book Description