- ISBN13: 9780811863094
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Product Description
Thomas Bachand’s stunning photographs of Lake Tahoe capture the sublime allure and fragility of this beloved leisure destination. Bachand’s images document a gorgeous, and changing, environment; as hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the region each year, environmental researchers work tirelessly to preserve the ecosystem for future generations. Bachand’s work reveals the delicate balance between conservation and recreation, as images of both majestic landscapes and development are juxtaposed. Dr. Charles Goldman, Director of the Tahoe Research Group at UC Davis and a leader in the efforts to preserve Lake Tahoe, introduces this picturesque and thought-provoking volume.
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What can I say about Lake Tahoe. I have always had a love affair with it. Going there as a young boy and taking photographs of it with my Kodak Brownie Camera, I have grown to appreciate the beauty of this natural lake on the California, Nevada border. The images of Thomas Bachand truely do honor to her. I recommend this book to anyone who has visited Lake Tahoe, as well as those that haven’t. I am also glad that images of the “casinos and the commercial part of Stateline, were omitted.
Rating: 5 / 5
There is a obvious affinity with Ansel Adams that accents this work, though in a contemporary and minimal way, and of course with color (that sometimes plays as a monochromatic palette.) The subject matter is pastoral and classical in a sense, but seen through a sharp, modern lens. Beyond the lovely photographs is a direct connection with nature’s mystery, and the responsibility we hold as “caretakers” of a most valuable resource. Mr. Bachand uses the understated to make a grand statement.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lake Tahoe:: A Fragile Beauty
I’ve had this book not only on my shelf but nearby my reading chair at home. Since the mid-1960’s I have been taking trips to Lake Tahoe. Firsthand I’ve seen it become more and more overrun by the foot fall of man & all that means. Mr. Bachands’ book captures the essence of Lake Tahoe and demonstates its transitory nature. Rather than rest on my bookshelf with dozens of other picture books I find myself reaching for this volume time and time again. Sometimes to rest my eyes, other times to refresh my memories of the lake. It’s a lovely book and I think, an important one. I look forward to Mr. Bachands next effort, knowing it will be thoughtful, powerful and beautiful.
Rating: 5 / 5
Tom Bachand’s “Lake Tahoe: A Fragile Beauty” is a beautifully printed and designed recording of his 15 years of making a photographic record of the beautiful, irreplaceable, stirring beauty of one of California’s great treasures. Goldman’s readable essay elegantly introduces Mr. Bachand’s wonderful contribution to the nature photography of our time. Buy this book!
Rating: 5 / 5
Thomas Bachand has put together a terrific compilation of the many beautiful (and sometimes not-so-beautiful) scenes of Lake Tahoe. Whether you need a book for your coffee table, want to reminisce on a memorable vacation, or just enjoy provoking images, this book is for you.
Rating: 5 / 5
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