Celebrated landscape photographer David Muench turns his keen photographic eye to the mystery of the sculpted earth in WINDSTONE: NATURAL ARCHES, BRIDGES, AND OTHER OPENINGS. These spectacular photographs of natural arches, land bridges, windows, sea stacks, caves, and sea arches represent a master photographer at the top of his game. David Muench beautifully captures the play of form and light in these magnificent creations of wind, water, and stone. From the rich, red rock of the Colorado Plateau and Kentucky's dramatic Red River Gorge to the remarkable rock arches and caves of the American coastline, experience these amazing natural formations as never before. A fascinating and deeply personal essay by Ruth Rudner illuminates the significance of the arch in natural history, folklore, Native cultures, and architecture.
Photographer DAVID MUENCH has been capturing the natural drama of America for more than forty years. His photographs champion the character and stunning beauty of the wild American landscape. His images can be found in numerous publications, including National Geographic Traveler, Wilderness, Life, Outdoor Photographer, and Sierra. His previous books include NATIONAL PARKS OF AMERICA, UTAH, COLORADO, PLATEAU LIGHT, and PRIMAL FORCES.
RUTH RUDNER's work has appeared frequently in the Leisure & Arts Section of the Wall Street Journal and she has been a contributing editor at Ski, Skiing, and Self magazines. Her nine previously published books include Wandering, Forgotten Pleasures, Bitterroot to Beartooth, and Walking. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Mexico, and the U.S., keeping as much as possible to the wild places that feed her imagination.