Books

Douglas Steakley Photography

Books
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     This new book, Big Sur Revealed is available in many local book
     stores and gift shops as well as through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

     Big Sur Revealed is a hard bound book that measures 10.75" x 10.25",
     has112 pages, all full color and costs $38.00.

     Please feel free to order your copy now. If you want to have it signed
     or inscribed, please click here to download a pdf order form.

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Photographing Big Sur was published in the spring of 2011 by Countryman Press. It includes the
best locations to stop and take photographs along the Big Sur coastline beginning in Point Lobos State Park and ending at San Simeon State Park below Hearst Castle. The book includes a section on photography tips as well as detailed maps and 100 color photographs, which showcase this dramatic drive along Highway One.


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The Photographer’s Guide To The California Coast was published in 2006, by Countryman Press, a division of Norton and Company, Inc. The California coast is arguably one of the most dramatic meetings of sea and land in the world, from the rugged cliffs of Big Sur to intimate tide pools filled colorful starfish and anemones, the variety of photographic subjects is endless.

I traveled the length of the California coastline from the redwood forests near the Oregon border to Mexico to photograph and research for this book. In it I share my favorite locations and times to capture great images. Lively descriptions
of each site are accompanied by detailed maps and directions. Photographic instruction and tips are also included,
as well as the best time of the day and year and in some cases the best tidal conditions. This is a year round guide
for amateur and professional photographers as well as for tourists looking to capture the perfect images.


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Portfolio Books--these high quality 12" x 12" books are published on demand by Magcloud. They have a spiral binding so they lay flat and include large images, most of which are 10" on the long side. I continually update these books with new images.

These books are also available at a lower price as ebooks.

You can order these books individually or see the collection at Magcloud.com

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PACIFIC LIGHT

I recently updated and added images to this large, 12" x 12"portfolio book
of the Monterey area. It is divided into two sections: The Land and The Sea,
and contains 55 pages of recent photographs. Pacific Light is
available from Magcloud as a print-on-demand book or
as an ebook.

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   MYSTERIOUS MONGOLIA

   This new portfolio book contains a collection of images from my
   recent tour to Mongolia. Included are striking photographs of
   the Gobi Desert, the Buddhist monasteries in Ulaanbaatar, and the
   remote Altai Eagle Festival.


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     INCREDIBLE ICELAND

Incredible Iceland contains a large collection of images from my
   photographic tours to this very photogenic island. From waterfalls
   to the aurora borealis to the capital city of Reykjavik, I have tried
   to capture many of the highlights under optimal conditions.

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WINTER IN YOSEMITE

This 50 page portfolio book contains a collection of photographs
that I have taken during many visits to Yosemite in the winter months.
Winter is arguably the most photogenic time to visit Yosemite
National Park, when the sun is at a low angle, frost and fresh snowfall
hangs on the trees and the sun aligns with the valley, lighting up
El Capitan, Half Dome, Horsetail Fall and other granite walls.

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This is an updated and enlarged version of the Winter In Yellowstone portfolio. It contains 54 pages with many strong images taken over the winter tours
I have led for the past 12 years.

Available in a 12" x 12" print on demand portfolio
from Magcloud or as an ebook

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BURMA

This new 40 page book contains 36 striking images from my two recent trips to Burma.

Burma, or Myanmar, is rapidly emerging from decades of isolation and has become a highly desirable destination for curious and adventurous travelers. The military dictatorship that took over in 1962 had the unanticipated effect of preserving a multi-faceted culture that avoided the
ravages of over-development and baneful tourism. Visitors soon discover that traveling throughout Burma is taking a step back in time—buffalo and oxen still plow the fields as they have for centuries, and the wide diversity of ethnic groups and ancient pagodas assures one of sights and experiences from a time forgotten. As Rudyard Kipling noted more than 100 years ago, Burma is “unlike any land you know about.” Today it is a pleasure to interact with the Burmese people, who are kind, warm-hearted and gentle, formed by the pervasive and spiritual Theravada Buddhist culture.

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AFRICA

          This large format portfolio with a spiral binding contains 35 of my
          best images from Africa, including mountain gorillas from Rwanda. Most images are in black and white,
          and a few are sepia or split toned.

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     CARMEL VALLEY

Carmel Valley is an 8.25" x 10.75" booklet with a perfect binding.
          I recently revised this 36 page booklet with images from Carmel Valley,
where I live.


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Below are several self-published books, which are available from Blurb.com. These books can be ordered either as hard bound or soft bound. Unfortunately books that are self-published by Blurb are more expensive.

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Faces of Burma

Faces of Burma contains a beautiful collection of black
and white portraits of the Burmese people.

Also available as an ebook.

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The Hidden Architecture of Big Sur explores and documents many of the striking residences
that are tucked away, out of sight, along the Big Sur coastline. In addition to the documenting the
homes, we interviewed the architects and include bios of all of them. Unfortunately the person who
hired us for this project did not publish the book, so we have published it through Blurb.com.

                This book is a beautifully arranged documentary of many of the most beautiful and unique residences along the Big Sur coastline.
Please click on the book to view a pdf of all pages.


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                         MEXICO contains a collection of images that were taken over the past several years during
                        the many trips I have made throughout Mexico. I particularly enjoy traveling in the small
colonial cities such as San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato and Patzcuaro.
                        This colorful book contains sixty two images, as well as a brief essay on El Día de Los
                        Muertos--The Day of The Dead.

                        I find that I am continually drawn to Mexico by the warmth of the people, the music in the
                        streets and, of course, the quality of the light.

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Books that are out of print. Even though the following two books are currently out of print, copies may be available from various booksellers on Amazon.com

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             Pacific Light is comprised of mages of the Monterey Peninsula along with poems by Ric Masten. Jane Smiley wrote the Introduction and it won an Honorable Mention from the Outdoor Book Awards in 2001.

          “The intimate landscapes of Pacific Light transcend the legendary beauty of the central coast to reveal Douglas Steakley’s singular vision. His passionate search for magical light reflecting off the land and sea has led him to capture seldom seen scenes in a way that will delight the eyes of visitors and locals alike.”
                                                           --Galen Rowell

            "As the daughter of Ansel Adams, I have been exposed to a lot of photographs! But it is a unique experience to peruse the combination of images of the Monterey coast by Douglas Steakley linked with
the poetry of Ric Masten. When you look a the photographs, you see one dimension. Ric's poems add a second dimension and the reader's response is a third. I urge you to take the time to experience thisbook.

                                                              --Anne Adams Helms

        Jane Smiley in the Introduction writes, “Doug’s photographs remind us of what the camera is for--to catch time in its passing and give ourselves the opportunity to ponder and experience what we would otherwise overlook. They express the unique congruence of a particular place and an individual vision. Each one is a treat. Taken together, they are a wonder.”

        Unfortunately Pacific Light is out of print, having sold more than 8,000 copies.

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Big Sur And Beyond, The Legacy of The Big Sur Land Trust

          is my second book of color photography and was published in 2001, by Graphic Arts Publishing Company.
          A second edition was printed in 2007.   This book portrays views of the more than 30,000 acres along the Big Sur
   coastline that have been protected by the Big Sur Land Trust over thepast twenty five years. The Big Sur Land Trust
                            is a non-profit land conservation non-profit located in Carmel, California. The Big Sur Coastline and surrounding
        areas are some of the most pristine and undeveloped areas in the world, thanks in large part to the efforts of the land trust.

        I donated my time and photography to the Big Sur Land Trust for this project and all proceeds from sales of the book
                      went to he Big Sur Land Trust to support their goals of preserving lands for the benefitof future generations.
                            Big Sur and Beyond includes an Introduction by the Honorary Trustees of the Land Trust: Clint Eastwood, Leon Panetta,
Robert Redford and Ted Turner.

        Unfortunately Big Sur and Beyond is no longer in print, having sold more than 12,000 copies.

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