Imagine yourself floating in a crystal-clear river filled with some of your favorite tropical fish. When you look down at the river bottom, you see Stingrays and schools of Corydoras. When you look to your right, you see Cardinal Tetras, and to your left, you witness schools of Severum Cichlids. You lie there, motionless, observing, and narrating what you see, what the fish do. That is what is in the book. Award-winning book that recently earned acclaim from the prestigious Next Generation Indie Book Awards!  In Fishes of the Orinoco in the Wild , Venezuelan explorer Ivan Mikolji shares a breathtaking look at over 150 species of freshwater fish photographed in his underwater journeys through clear water streams in the Orinoco River basin. With images carefully selected by renowned art curator Eduardo Planchart Licea, the compilation presents a clean, minimalistic, museum-like collection of the natural underwater world of Venezuela, Colombia, the Lost World, the Amazonas inselbergs, and other remote areas in the tropical rainforests of the Guiana Shield. Each page of stunning visuals displays the original colors of the fish when in their natural habitats, along with valuable information such as GPS locations, water pH, and other species that share their biotopes. Learn what their scientific names mean, Mikolji's interesting personal observations of the fishes' behavior in the wild, and underwater photography tips such as the settings and gear used to take each image.   You cannot preserve something that you don't know exists! This modern collection of fish art documents the relationships between minerals, water, plants, and animals for anyone—from scientists to hobbyists—with an interest in aquatic life.   Fishes of the Orinoco in the Wild by Ivan Mikolji A Photographic Guide on Orinoco River Basin Freshwater Fish Species Explore the Orinoco Underwater World! Most of the time, we forget how beautiful and complex nature can be. Ivan Mikolji's freshwater fish book is here to take you on a superb underwater adventure in one of the most astonishing environments, the Orinoco Basin! Dive with Mikolji and meet the beautiful tropical freshwater fishes in their natural habitat, find out their secrets and way of living while admiring another masterpiece of nature!   Breathtaking Photographs As soon as you open the book, you will be taken by surprise by the breathtaking photographs that capture the Orinoco tropical fishes in their natural environment, undisturbed by the presence of humans, and enhanced by the author's curiosity. The photographs depict the vibrancy of life and nature to the fullest, allowing you to see in great detail the shapes, colors, and characteristics of more than 150 freshwater fish species!   Extensive Information Whether you are an enthusiast aquarist, a hobbyist or you want to learn more about the Orinoco fish species, this tropical freshwater fish book is here to help you expand your knowledge horizon! Each photograph is accompanied by observations, anecdotes and information about the fish species and their habitat, underwater fauna and flora, gps location, to offer you a comprehensive description of fish behavior, scientific name, unique characteristics as well as tips for those passionate about underwater photography.   Premium Quality Printing The Fishes of the Orinoco in the Wild is made with premium quality printing offering remarkable photos of the tropical fish that are so vibrant, bright and detailed that will make you feel like you are right there, in the Orinoco River, swimming with the fish. The attention to detail, astonishing photos and the superb binding of the book are our promise for a unique and enjoyable reading experience!   The Perfect Choice for Passionate Aquarists Order this tropical fish book for yourself, a friend, family member, hobbyist, or pas "The most anticipated fish book of 2020." - Practical Fishkeeping Magazine "#2 best fish book EVER" - Practical Fishkeeping Magazine This book has the best images that I have ever taken of the fish from the Orinoco in the wild.  It also contains valuable information of the fishes' homes like GPS locations, pH levels, and other species of fishes and plants that share their biotopes.  I always say you cannot preserve something that you don't know exists, so this book is my grain of sand towards preservation.  When you open this book I want you to experience the wild underwater world and remote areas of the tropical rainforests.  Taking images of over 150 species of fish is not that difficult.  But photographing them in the wild, now that's the great adventure! The Author With more than a hundred expeditions and innumerable publications in different countries, Ivan Mikolji has demonstrated the authenticity and originality of his artistic passion for photography and painting. The philosophy that moves his creative will is the urgency to preserve the aquatic ecosystems of the planet, and as a first