Sierra Starlight: The Astrophotography of Tony Rowell

Sierra Starlight: The Astrophotography of Tony Rowell
Paperback, 9 x 8, with over 50 full-color photographs, 96 pages.
ISBN: 9781597143134.

By Tony Rowell

Tony Rowell, son of wilderness photographer Galen Rowell, has created a compelling world in his “astrophotographs” of nighttime landscapes awash with light from the cosmos. This new book showcases iconic Sierra Nevada landmarks, both natural and manmade, against the spectacular night sky. The Milky Way illuminates a fleet of boats in the harbor at Lake Tahoe; the old Methodist church at Bodie looks both inviting and spooky against the expanse of the night. At Mono Lake, spectral tufa towers stretch up to meet Leonid meteors; and farther west, water from Yosemite Falls cascades into a lunar rainbow. Accompanying several of the photographs are Rowell’s stories of achieving a particular shot, stories that often include arduous feats such as carrying heavy packs of camera equipment at over 10,000-foot elevation and filming all night in subfreezing temperatures.

Reviews

“Rowell adds another dimension to his cosmic photos by using light-painting techniques to create a fusion of earth and space.” Chris Robinson, editor, Outdoor Photographer magazine
“Tony Rowell's images combine spectacular celestial sights with equally enthralling earthly scenery.” Michael E. Bakich, senior editor, Astronomy magazine
“Gorgeous...Highly recommended.” Donovan's Literary Services
“Pure pleasure.” Boom: A Journal of California
“Peaceful and magical.” Adina LoBiondo, senior photo editor, Sierra magazine
“The images will take you back to your first campsites, starry nights and shooting stars.” Tom Stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle
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About the Author

Tony Rowell

Tony Rowell

Tony Rowell’s award-winning photos have been published in books, calendars, and many magazines. His astro time-lapse videos have been featured on the National Geographic Channel, and his astrophotography has been chosen as the Astronomy Picture of the Day on NASA’s APOD website. Rowell’s photography expeditions have taken him from the Arctic Circle to the mountains of Tibet, and his work has been exhibited at the Yosemite Museum, the Marin Headlands Visitor Center, and the Mountain Light Gallery in Bishop, California.

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