tearsheets
and testimonials
in print and out
loud
Here's what people are saying about Brandon's new Reef
Life book:
Brandon Cole is one of the world's most accomplished
underwater photographers and certainly one of the most prolific.... He
has put a collection of his pictures together to form a useful guide to
tropical marine life. The text is by Scott Michael, a sometime
scientific consultant to National Geographic Explorer and Discovery
Channel. Six hundred pages make up a weighty volume measuring 16 x 18cm,
and half of that is reproduced in the conventional form of a
fish-identification book, with a photograph and details of an example of
each species. However, much of this book contains chapters on such
issues as parental care in reef fish, schooling and shoaling, venom and
poison, and cleaner-fish ecology. It even has an appropriately small
section on algae. A major section details the different coral reef
communities found around the world... There are chapters on
elasmobranches, invertebrates, marine reptiles and marine mammals and
all are illustrated, almost without exception, with beautiful pictures
by Brandon Cole, although Scott Michael and a few others have filled in
the inevitable holes. The text is informative and well sourced without
being too wordy. (John Bantin Divernet (Diver Magazine online)
2013-06-01)
Anyone fascinated by the underwater world will be riveted by the
photos in this richly illustrated guide... Readers can lose themselves
in the magnificent environment beneath the sea, observing a parrot
fish sleeping in its mucus cocoon and a manta ray being cleaned by two
remoras as a diver swims nearby. Each listing gives the creature's
dimensions, location and specific details about its behavior. For
snorkelers or divers who enjoy identifying the underwater life they
have seen, this well researched and impeccably documented book will be
an invaluable resource. (Publishers Weekly 2013-04-05)
| "We have been at
this for over 20 years and I have never seen anything that even
comes close to your amazing collection of marine photography. Truly
incredible."
Walt Conti
EDGE INNOVATIONS |
"As always, you're at the top of our lists-- your photos are INCREDIBLE and simply the best!!"
Mary Berendes, Director of Production
THE CHILD'S WORLD
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Sunglasses and goggles on the
bleeding edge:: Electric Visual chooses our great white shark
photo ms80 for its new campaign
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"Brandon
Cole provided an excellent service and his unique and awe
inspiring photography really brought energy and excitement to
our ad campaign."
Carl Smith, Art Director
Electric Visual
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"Brandon
Cole brings the beauty of the underwater world to the surface with
his stunning pictures. As a photographer, writer, and scientific
expert, Brandon is a top resource on current marine conservation
issues, and Wildlife Conservation magazine calls on him first. Every
submission is accompanied with quality service and creativity."
Julie Larsen Maher, Creative
Director
Wildlife Conservation
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"What
immediately comes to mind when I think of Brandon's work is his
stunning collection of whale and dolphin photographs. His images
capture dynamic moments with such sharpness and clarity: an orca
at the height of its breach, the frenzied waters as a group of
humpbacks breaks the surface while bubble-netting a school of
fish...his on-the-fly compositional abilities are truly amazing.
Brandon's entire collection is a well-rounded
trove of subjects. I always run my photo want lists past
him, and he frequently comes up with gems for use in exhibits or
printed pieces. It's always a pleasure working with Brandon and
his staff, I can count on him for great images and quick
turnaround. "
Kris Ingram, Photo Researcher
Monterey Bay Aquarium
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