HORSES OF ICELAND

A showcase of unfettered nature and the animal kingdom at its finest, this gorgeous photography book presents approximately 300 lush color images of the serene and spirited horses of Iceland in the rarefied, dramatic backdrop of their native landscape

Includes fascinating historical and background information about this special breed of horse and captivating behind-the-scenes stories from the author about photographing some of the startling candid moments captured behind her lens

For fans of wildlife photography, nature conservation, exploration travel, and anyone who admires and appreciates the sublime presence and pure beauty of the majestic horse

With a unique gentle spirit, acute intelligence, a sturdy muscular build, and thick fur coats in a remarkable range of colors, the Icelandic horse is a special breed and beloved creature for the inhabitants of its native Iceland, and for horse lovers the world over. Over a five-year period, Argentinian photographer Guadalupe Laiz undertook an extraordinary photographic project to capture and celebrate the pastoral beauty and pure grace of these magnificent horses in their natural habitat — the rugged, raw, and often otherworldly terrain of the country of Iceland. Horses of Iceland is a stunning and vivid photography collection providing thrilling glimpses of the many types of Icelandic horses in the wild and in rare communal moments with man, taking the reader on a breathtaking visual journey and an inspirational experience. Text in English, German and French.