Our World Tour : A Photographic Journey Around the Earth

Designed to inspire world travelers and photographers alike, this book takes you on a journey around the globe through the eyes of photographer Mario Dirks. In the fall of 2011, camera and lens manufacturer Sigma sent Mario on a yearlong adventure to photograph the most beautiful places on earth. As Sigma's World Scout, he spent 50 weeks visiting a total of 77 cities, 48 countries, and 6 continents. He took 101 flights and traveled 2,500 miles on foot. The result of his tour is a collection of 347 extraordinary photographs showcasing fascinating destinations and scenic locations from around the world. With this wealth of images and experiences, Mario Dirks has created a diversified snapshot of our earth. The images in this book show global sights like the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, Petra, the Grand Canyon, and Ayers Rock, as well as architectural masterpieces, unique natural landscapes, and portraits of people and animals. Mario's photographs are accompanied by anecdotes from his travels, making this book a visual delicacy not only for traveling photographers, but for anyone interested in viewing captivating images from around the world. Come with the author on a journey to the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia; immerse yourself in the colorful and exciting variety of our world; and experience what great travel photography is made of. 'Die größte Sehenswürdigkeit, die es gibt, ist die Welt - sieh sie dir an.'(Kurt Tucholsky) Unter diesem Motto schickte der Kamera- und Objektivhersteller SIGMA seinen World Scout auf die Reise, um ein Jahr lang die schönsten Orte dieser Erde zu besuchen und sie fotografisch einzufangen. Der Fotograf Mario Dirks wurde aus über tausend Bewerbern ausgewählt, diesen Traum zu (er)leben. Fünf Kontinente, 48 Länder, 77 Städte besuchte er in 50 Wochen. Dabei absolvierte er 101 Flüge und bewältigte zu Fuß knapp 4000 Kilometer. Entstanden ist eine große, bunte Mischung aus unzähligen außergewöhnlichen Fotos faszinierender Ziele und paradiesischer Plätze der Erde. Aus der Fülle der Bilder und Erlebnisse hat Mario Dirks eine abwechslungsreiche Momentaufnahme unserer Erde geschaffen. Neben Höhepunkten wie Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, Felsenstadt Petra, Grand Canyon oder Ayers Rock zeigt dieses Buch architektonische Meisterwerke, einzigartige Naturlandschaften, authentische Menschen- und Tierporträts. Ergänzt durch Anekdoten, Randnotizen und fotografische Tipps ist dieser Band ein visueller Leckerbissen und eine Fundgrube für jeden Fotografen. Gehen Sie mit dem Autor auf die Reise durch die fünf Kontinente, tauchen Sie ein in die farbenfrohe und spannende Vielfalt unserer Welt und erfahren Sie, was Fotos einmalig macht. "This book takes you on a journey around the world through the eyes of photographer Mario Dirks. In the fall of 2011, camera and lens manufacturer Sigma sent Mario on a yearlong adventure to photograph the most beautiful places on earth. As Sigma's World Scout, he spent 50 weeks visiting a total of 77 cities, 48 countries, and 5 continents. He took 101 flights and traveled 2,500 miles by foot. The result of his tour is a collection of extraordinary photographs showcasing fascinating destinations and scenic locations from around the globe. With this wealth of images and experiences, Mario Dirks has created a diversified snapshot of our earth. The images in this book show global sights like the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, Petra, the Grand Canyon, and Ayers Rock, as well as architectural masterpieces, unique natural landscapes, and portraits of people and animals. Mario's photographs are accompanied by anecdotes from his travels as well as photographic tips and tricks, making this book a visual delicacy and treasure trove for every photographer. Come on a journey with the author to America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia; immerse yourself in the colorful and exciting variety of our world; and experience what great photography is made of"-- Provided by publisher In the fall of 2011, camera and lens manufacturer Sigma sent Mario on a yearlong adventure to photograph the most beautiful places on earth. The result of his tour is a collection of extraordinary images showcasing fascinating destinations from around the globe.