America: A View From Above

Aerial photographer Jim Wark distills America in images of Hawaii's volcanoes and the small towns of New England, portraits of major cities and the Grand Canyon, and photos of the agricultural heartland that take on abstract patterns of irrigation circles and contour plowing. A former navy aviator and air show pilot, Wark views the airplane, camera, and photographer working as a single unit to capture images that are not simply documentary but beautiful in their own right. This book is one in a series of panoramic albums — with single-and double-page images up to 30 inches across — that capture the character of a country in unique aerial photographs views of cities and towns, familiar landmarks, and features of the landscape and coastline.