Discover the beauty of nature with a National Geographic published wildlife photographer. Within the pages of this beautifully designed book, you will discover a breathtaking collection of images by award winning wildlife and conservation photographer Laura Crawford Williams. Wildlife in Wild Lands is the result of her work with scores of conservation-minded professionals and organizations during 8 years of travel in the most remote areas of countries such as Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Brazil. The 244-page bi-lingual book is the first of its kind to assemble such a diverse collection of animals found within the Southern Cone, many unknown to the rest of the world. Six chapters contain 150 stunning photographs of 113 different species; each with thought provoking captions describing behavior, conservation challenges and status. An additional chapter, titled Between Frames, shares photos and stories of her incredible adventures with her team in the field. Laura s passion for preserving Earth s wildlife and wild lands shines on each colorful page. There is no doubt, Wildlife in Wild Lands will inspire present and future generations through its beauty, thought provoking content, and philosophic musings. More importantly, it will promote and reinforce the message that the balance between progress and conservation can be achieved. President Mauricio Macri of Argentina joins Laura s call to action. In the foreword, he writes: The richness that surrounds us is changing at an accelerated speed. The planet is undergoing significant changes due to human activities. This context of climate change and extinction crisis obligates us to think in new paradigms. It is essential to understand that ecology is not at odds with development. For those who work in conservation, especially in southern South America, it is a true labor of love. This book honors their dedication and sacrifice in addition to celebrating the unique wildlife found in one of the most diverse, amazing, and dramatic places on Earth. Blueink Review STARRED REVIEW Wildlife in Wild Lands: Photography for Conservation in Southern South America Laura Crawford Williams (Reviewed: December 2017) Wildlife in Wild Lands, Photography for Conservation in Southern South America is a visually stunning book, but it s far more than that: This is a passionate conservationist s call to action on behalf of a continent s endangered natural resources. Since 2011, Laura Crawford Williams and her associate German Ambrosetti have traveled over 250,000 miles through Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile photographing rare animal species. Along the way, Williams documented almost every creature with fur, skin, fins and feathers residing in southern South America. This book was born of that effort. Wildlife in Wild Lands is organized into six sections: Rainforests and Wetlands, Andean Patagonia, Grasslands and Seasonal Wetlands, Costal Patagonia, Deserts and Dry Lands, Forests and Streams. Each includes photographs of wildlife living within these ecosystems. Captions in English and Spanish describe the animal s habits and environment, adding small colored labels red (critical), orange (high risk) or yellow (vulnerable) if the animal is endangered. Williams s images are extraordinarily sensitive and beautiful: a Black-and-Gold Howler Monkey lounging on a branch amidst pink Lapacho Tree blossoms; a Jabiru flying across a full moon; a Puma resting in a shallow cave. But it s also a passionate plea for conservation from the foreword, Toward A New Era of National Parks, written by Argentine President Mauricio Macri, to Williams s closing essay, What can I do to help? In the book s final pages, Williams includes a candid and informative behind-the-scenes look at she and Ambrosetti s adventures while producing the work presented here. My passion isn t only for taking pictures, Williams writes in her Introduction. ...I work to inspire intellectual curiosity as well. Success comes when I am able to infect others with the same excitement, amusement, and awe that I feel when working with wildlife. In this offering, Williams has successfully shared her love and concern for South America s wildlife and wild country. Every page of this superb book evokes emotion and thoughts of beauty and, sadly, the potential for its loss. --Blueink Review Before becoming a professional photographer, Laura Crawford Williams earned undergraduate degrees in visual art as well as scientific illustration. For advanced studies, she attended The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed a master s degree in biomedical art. When combined with her professional experience designing and producing software, Laura has developed a unique blend of scientific knowledge, technical expertise, and visual skill. This interesting mix gave her the advantage she needed to become successful in the competitive world of professional wildlife and conservation photography. Laura s reputation as a world-class wildlife