A biography of a self-taught scientist who photographed thousands of individual snowflakes in order to study their unique formations.

Full-color nature photographs are first viewed through a cut-out hole and then in their entirety.

So much of nature functions faster or slower, lighter or darker, larger or smaller than can be appreciated with the naked eye. The subtle nuances and hidden majesty of the natural world will now be revealed by using all of modern technology to manipulate time, light, and size in order to analyze the speed of life.

This book is Pete's ultimate collection selected from the hundreds of places that feature in the bestselling independent guide to Scotland, Scotland the best. As well as expert commentary, all 100 places include highly selective recommendations of where to walk, eat and sleep nearby. Some of Scotland's finest photographers have captured the essence of each place. From wild glens to ancient buildings, remote islands to vibrant cities, this is Pete's...

"A collection of tanka poems, illustrations, and photographs explore biomimicry and show how plants, animals, and objects in the natural world have inspired human-made inventions. Includes additional backmatter information about biomimicry, tanka and the natural and human-made objects featured"-- Provided by publisher.