Florida's Magnificent Coast [Paperback]

Breathtaking photos of Floridas beaches, dunes, coastal strand, and marshes

Breathtaking photos of Florida's beaches, dunes, coastal strand, and marshes.

Many years in the making, Florida's Magnificent Coast is a special visual journey through some of the most precious wild areas in the state, presenting the breathtaking beauty preserved in state lands, parks, and natural areas. World-famous nature photographer James Valentine has used his camera to record environmental art images of the state's remote wilderness places, spectacular sites too often missed by Florida's visitors and residents. Valentine also offers his poetic interpretations of the meaning of his images. Dr. D. Bruce Means, founder and president of the Coastal Plains Institute and Land Conservancy, has written the introduction and a scientific explanation of each photo.

James Valentine is an environmental filmmaker, consultant, writer, poet, speaker, and scuba diver. He is president of the Quest Foundation, which advocates nature preservation and environmental education through the arts and sciences. He coordinates his photographic work with leading environmental groups and cultural organizations throughout the world. Florida Magnificent Wilderness, his ninth major book depicting Southern areas, is the recipient of a Governor's Environmental Education Award. D. Bruce Means grew up in Alaska, received his Ph.D. in biology from Florida State University, and is president of the Coastal Plains Institute and Land Conservancy, a nonprofil1