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John Banovich - It's the Nature of the BeastsLimited Edition Gicle Canvas Gallery Edition: 26" x 45" 20 s n plus 2 Artist Proofs Limited Edition: $1,800 Artist Proof: $2,160 SOLD OUT Frame AB3: 33. 5" x 52. 5" $1,600 Frame TS5: 34. 5" x 53. 5" $1,000 Studio Edition: 50" x 86" 20 s n plus 2 Artist Proofs Limited Edition: $3,500 Artist Proof: $4,200 Frame AB3: 57. 5" x 93. 5" $3,500 Frame TS5: 58. 5" x 94. 5" $1,700 My raison dtre often finds me capturing the wild and raw sides of nature, where
Limited Edition Giclée Canvas
Gallery Edition: 26" x 45" • 20 s/n plus 2 Artist Proofs
• Limited Edition: $1,800
• Artist Proof: $2,160 SOLD OUT
• Frame AB3: 33.5" x 52.5" - $1,600
• Frame TS5: 34.5" x 53.5" - $1,000
Studio Edition: 50" x 86" • 20 s/n plus 2 Artist Proofs
• Limited Edition: $3,500
• Artist Proof: $4,200
• Frame AB3: 57.5" x 93.5" - $3,500
• Limited Edition: $1,800
• Artist Proof: $2,160 SOLD OUT
• Frame AB3: 33.5" x 52.5" - $1,600
• Frame TS5: 34.5" x 53.5" - $1,000
Studio Edition: 50" x 86" • 20 s/n plus 2 Artist Proofs
• Limited Edition: $3,500
• Artist Proof: $4,200
• Frame AB3: 57.5" x 93.5" - $3,500
• Frame TS5: 58.5" x 94.5" - $1,700
“My raison d’être often finds me capturing the wild and raw sides of nature, where just surviving the night is a landmark event. The tallest animal to walk the planet today is an old bull giraffe. Often standing 19 feet tall and weighing in at over 3,000 pounds, these colossal giants have few enemies - unless they reside in one of the very few areas in Africa where lions specialize in giraffe hunting. Spectacularly powerful, a giraffe can deliver a kick that will kill a lion outright. The lion’s undertaking of such a formidable and large prey is one of great risk requiring finely honed skills, a great degree of patience and bit of luck.
I first came across this phenomenon over a decade ago in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. I couldn’t believe that an animal 1/6 the size of another could develop a consistent strategy to hunt and kill a giraffe. Seeing this display of skill and fortitude I was absolutely captivated and knew I had to find a way to study and subsequently paint this truly awe inspiring story. I resolved to find a place where I could witness first hand this rare and little observed behavior. Through my searches I found my way to the Bubye Valley Conservancy, an area of almost a million acres that only 30 years ago was one of the largest cattle ranches in Africa.
The Bubye Valley Conservancy, through their exceptional wildlife management and planning strategies have returned the area to its former wild glory and now provides an intact ecosystem, home to the most stable lion populations in all of Africa. Several of the resident prides have begun to specialize in hunting giraffes. On my journey I was fortunate to locate a group of exceptionally large males and set up to observe their activities on their freshly taken giraffe over the course of several days. To date, this scene is one of the most impressive in field experiences of my life, illustrating both rawness and purity and solidifying that, “It’s the Nature of the Beasts.” - John Banovich
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★★★★★ 5
Perfect reference guide
Format: Paperback
I bought this book to supplement my lessons with an AMGA guide to learn how to set up toprope climbs. I used it many times to practice and reinforce everything I learned. It is really well written and my favorite book in terms of the knowledge contained within. As common sense would dictate this is not a book to teach your how to toprope...it is a reference to what you have learned?
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2015
★★★★★ 4
Essential To Read Before the Class
Format: Paperback
This book provides a good overview of what you'll need to know for your AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) course and assessment. If you plan to take that course this book is a no-brainer. You just have to buy it and read it.
There are a few shortcomings:
* The photos of how to tie the knots skip a lot and it is impossible to learn the knots from the book.
* The photos of what not to do should be clearly labeled with a red cross bar or WRONG overlay on the photo. If you flip causally through the book and look at the photos some very wrong stuff is there and you have to read the text to know that it is not recommended.
* The religious debate on anchor systems rages on. Should you set up a Joshua Tree System with Tether or a Backside System? I realize the AMGA doesn't want to pick sides and will say either is acceptable, but the book doesn't even try to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various anchor systems.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2015
★★★★★ 5
Detailed. Complete. Well done
Format: Paperback
I’m learning rock climbing with the Boy Scouts and this book is a great addition to the training I’m receiving. Explanations are clear and eaay to follow through
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2018
★★★★★ 5
over all good book, quality pictures
Format: Paperback
this book will get you ready for the course, but there is a lot to learn outside of the book as well. Training and time is the only way to become truly proficient at the skills out lined in this book. over all good book, quality pictures.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2017
★★★★★ 5
Great way to prepare
Format: Paperback
Excellent way to prepare for the AMGA SPI course and exam. Buy it early and start to practice.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2020