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Public Lands Book of the Year — Grand Canyon: Between River and Rim

Posted bypetermcbride January 20, 2021March 9, 2023

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I’m very honored to have my book Chasing Water s

I’m very honored to have my book Chasing Water selected for Smithsonian Magazine’s “Ten Best Photography Books of 2024” list.

“These works are not just for casual readers—they are for those who seek to expand their horizons, enrich their lives, and connect with the world on a deeper level. Pete McBride’s The Colorado River: Chasing Water is a visually stunning and deeply personal exploration of water, its significance to life, and the environmental challenges it faces. The book is a blend of striking imagery and thoughtful narrative, capturing not only the river’s vast landscapes but also the social and ecological issues contributing to its depletion.” — Smithsonian Magazine

I spent nearly two decades shooting this book — a love letter of sorts to the river and the American Southwest. But when I think about it, it really is the work of my adult life. If interested in a coffee table book about a river and water and wild places and so much more, check it out. Link in bio.

A few image selects from the book — source to sea.

#rivers #water #landscapephotography #coloradoriver #chasingwater #environmentalphotography #photographybook 📷: #PeteMcBride

Shoreline crowds at the bottom of the world. Wil

Shoreline crowds at the bottom of the world.

Wild, remote places can get pretty festive and noisy - even in the absence of our human, mechanical soundscape.

Outtakes from my #SeeingSilence book and a journey to South Georgia island off the coast of Antarctica where I worked as a speaker for @natgeo @lindbladexp.

#penguins #silence #naturalsound #nature #antarctica #sonyalpha
📷 #petemcbride

Working with the Winds: For years I’ve documente

Working with the Winds: For years I’ve documented our world from the perch of an airplane, all sorts.
Yesterday, in my ongoing pilot license pursuit, I flew SOLO from the Rockies to the desert, along the Colorado River, and back. First time.

It is a fun challenge to pick up the aviator reins my father inspired me with so many years ago.

“Sometimes, the world from above seems too beautiful, too wonderful, too distant for human eyes to see.”
—Charles lingberg

The aerial perspective constantly reminds me of the wonder and beauty of the world and what is worth protecting. On this Giving Tuesday, here are some of the groups I’ve partnered with that I think do a great job protecting our land, water, air, climate, wild critters and more.

@grandcanyontrust @ecoflight @americanrivers @coloradowatertrust @grandcanyonconservancy @nature_org @audubonsociety @world_wildlife @conservationorg

#flight #aviation #conservation #nature #givingtuesday
📷 #petemcbride

A Quiet, Cosmic Show in a Grand Place (as I dosed

A Quiet, Cosmic Show in a Grand Place (as I dosed off). Don’t miss another fleeting moment.
My Giving Tuesday #SeeingSilence Book deal — ends tomorrow (Tues midnight).

I’ve spent some 200 nights under the stars in the Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau — and I’ve never seen such cosmic colors or northern lights in that place.

If you love magical, fleeting natural moments, my limited edition silence book is full of them. This National Outdoor Award-winning book celebrates 20 years and seven continents of natural wonders and the subtle sounds that accompany them.

Use code STILLNESS for more than 1/2 off at the link in my bio.

#givingtuesday #nature #northernlights #grandcanyon
📷 #petemcbride

Grateful for the little things… like breaking tr

Grateful for the little things… like breaking trail like Osito (little bear) - @_heidimccabe_ and my new powder hound (he owns us) - and of course family and friends who pull me outside and share this trail-blazing adventure of life.

1. Oso on first day of powder school
2/3. My family circa 1984 with our team of work horses - Teddy and Charlie.
Those loving Percherons are no longer but thankfully my family and their next gen are all breaking their own unique trails.

#grateful #puppy #powder #power #family #friendsp

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