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Let's Get Lost

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What a fabulous treat this collection of essays and corresponding photographs is! Every single photograph is absolutely breathtaking, including those in the Contents and Introduction. The focus is isolated spots where most travelers do not go or have even heard of. Not only that but the various photographers (biorgraphies in the back) include tips in taking the ultimate pictures, 200 of which are shown here. As a traveler and (very) amateur photographer I have experienced many pinch-me moments including some in this book and am always blown away by the wonders of nature. This is not a book you read just once as there are nuances you may have missed. This happened to me so I went through it with a fine-toothed comb again and ruminated. The lighting, depth, seasonality, colours and minute details are so striking and in some cases other worldly. Photographers surely must often be contortionists!

My mind was enchanted, captured and challenged by the craggy grandeur of the Dolomites in Italy, the evocative Cape Wrath Trail in Scotland, Patagonian glacial lakes, Puya Raimondii trees in Peru, croft houses on Fair Isle, Balkan Mountains monuments and St. Mary's Vale in Wales and so many more.

Mushroom foraging, chatting with villagers, braving challenging journeys on the sea, picking partridgeberries and cooking under the stars are all parts of travel, often amongst the most memorable.

Whether you are a traveler or not, if you have even one iota of interest in our beautiful world, this book is for you. Let go, enjoy and immerse yourself. If these photographs don't inspire, nothing will.

My sincere thank you to Quarto Publishing Group - White Lion and NetGalley for the privilege of reading the essays and gazing upon sublime and inspirational photography.

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Beautiful photography throughout the book of little know places to visit. Global content and very inspiring if you love travel and photography, Descriptions are to the point and some useful information however its the photos that draw you in. Wanderlust! Thank you #NetGalley for the book to review.

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Let's Get Lost: the world's most stunning remote locations absolutely blew me away!!! While I love the genre of art/photography and travel books in general, this one is exceptional. The stunning photographs of a wide variety of remote places all across the globe are spellbinding. They are accompanied by commentary from the photographer who took the specific photograph, giving readers glimpses of conditions in the area, what they had to do to "get the shot", and even "Behind the Lens" information as to specific tips.

I couldn't stop turning the pages of this book, or exclaiming aloud with delight and wonder as my eyes took in sights I would never have seen otherwise. Some of the photographs are magnificent, others ethereal in nature. This would make a wonderful gift for yourself or others, as you'll want to look at this book again and again to recapture the feelings of calm, joy, wonder, and awe that it generates!

My thanks to the intrepid and adventurous photographers for sharing their talents with us, and to NetGalley and to White Lion Publishing for allowing me to review an ARC of this book which is scheduled for publication 11/2/21. All opinions expressed in this review are my own, and are given freely.

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This book is a fantastic pairing to _London Explored_, which I also just read this week. Its macro-focus on worldwide (and incredibly remote) locations provides quite the counterpoint to Dazeley and Daly's micro-focus on London--and both have their absolute perks.

I wasn't familiar with any of the photographers prior to starting the read; needless to say, they might all be showing up on my Instagram feed now, and I love it!

Perhaps what stood out to me most in _Let's Get Lost_ was each photographer's philosophy and approach to travel experiences. Jonathan Gregson wrote in the very first chapter, "Had I persisted to the viewpoint, I would have caught neither the _enrosadira_ nor captured the Three Peaks in the warm glow of sunrise" (eARC p. 17). What a fantastic reminder that the destination isn't always what we expect it's going to be, and that pivoting to capture the unexpected may result in an even more powerful experience.

One of many perks of featuring remote locations: the reader learns so very much, often lacking expected points of reference and having to delve into the Intarwebs to learn more. Talk about epic rabbit trails! And, I learned plenty as a photographer, as well. From challenges in capturing sunrises (compared to sunsets), to seeing the precarious positions photographers sometimes got themselves into for a magical shot (can't say I'll try many of those soon!), this book is an educational and enjoyable feast for all the senses. "Behind the Lens," in particular, provides handy tips for immediate use.

I cracked up at one point, when American words were translated for British readers ("semi" became "lorry"). I'm so used to the alternative (certainly plenty of British terms were used elsewhere in the read), it was a humorous first to see this.

_Let's Get Lost_> could easily provide fodder for my next travel inspiration, post-_London Explored_ itinerary planning--especially the Antarctica section!

The one downside for me was the secular aspect of the read at times, whether the use of evolutionary points of reference, or attribution of nature/earthly glory to Mother Nature.

I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

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Let's Get Lost is an amazing book that will take you on a journey to the worlds most stunning remote locations from the comfort of your on armchair. Your breath will be taken away by the stunning photography and you will be transported to each destination while you lose yourself there for a bit. I love this book and could browse through it for hours. It is organised by geographical features from mountains, wildernesses, ice and snow, rivers, forests and the wonderful coast. So choose the type of place you want to get lost in and open the page. Highly Recommended. What a brilliant gift or coffee table book.

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This title will be welcomed by those who have wanderlust, even if they are not currently traveling. Organized by sections on Mountains, Wilderness, Coast, Ice & Snow, Lakes & Rivers, and Forests, it is filled with spectacular photographs and essays. I especially enjoyed the “Behind the Lens” sections in which the artists explain something about their craft.

As one example, I read the essay on the Cape Wrath Trail that takes Richard Gaston on a long (!) hike through northernmost Scotland. I felt his experience viscerally as, at moments, the rain poured down. The accompanying photos gave a good sense of place. This is true for all of the landscapes featured here.

For armchair adventurers who enjoy spending time in less usual places, this book could make a welcome gift. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this title. All opinions are my own.

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