Product Description

Carsten Krieger got a camera at the age of eight. He decided then to become a photographer. But life got in the way. In the early 1990s he had a decision to make: serve with the German army or participate in a social care scheme. He chose the latter and became an oncology nurse in a paediatric ward, encountering daily the fragility of life. The Fertile Rock is dedicated to Samson, a boy whose dreams died with him at the age of seven. In 2001 Carsten, with fellow nurse and wife, Ina, moved to County Clare. His childhood dream was about to come true. A photograph speaks volumes, but one word describes Carsten's photographs magical. The Burren is a place of opposites: a desolate landscape, which miraculously flourishes with flora and fauna. Carsten captures this unique ecosystem through each season: the burgeoning of spring, the ripeness of summer, the dusky hues of autumn and the crisp freshness of winter. Winter guests such as wadingbirds and wildfowl welcome the seasonal lakes. Feral goats on steep cliffs illustrate the rugged nature of this terrain. A rare winter snowfall lends a sense of enchantment and magic to Carsten's photographs. The Burren is a place that grips you heart and soul. So will these photographs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #475097 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-19
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 173 pages

Review
'A serious and skilled study of a unique part of our country' Books Ireland 'Magical shots' The Irish Garden 'Krieger ... has captured the magic of the Burren to wonderful effect' Sunday Tribune 'A striking and original treatise' Irish Examiner 'Exceptional images' The Irish Times 'A fascinating exploration of the ecosystems thriving in this ancient landscape, recorded by a man who will clearly spend the rest of his life in love with the land' Outdoor Photography

About the Author
CARSTEN KRIEGER grew up in Southern Germany where his passion for photography started. He visited the Burren in 1989, fell in love with the place and moved permanently in 2001. Now specialising in outdoor photography, he regularly exhibits in Ireland and his work is widely published in Ireland and abroad. He supports environmental activities and is staff photographer for the Irish Peatland Conservation Council.