With photographs of critically endangered wild animals, remote indigenous peoples and extreme landscapes

An impressive collection of nature images and a source of inspiration for a sustainable life in connection with others and with our environment

From the coasts of the seas to the most remote corners of the planet, which serve as habitats for hidden indigenous peoples, the photographer Cristina Mittermeier explores the relationship of humans with the earth and looks for ways of mindfulness for a sustainable future.

Cristina Mittermeier knows a thing or two about water. The trained marine biologist and photographer combines her work behind the camera with her passion for environmental protection. She works around the globe to explore our relationship with the earth and the seas and to draw attention to the beauty and plight of our planet. In Amaze, Mittermeier awakens our admiration for nature and shows the complex terrain of a sustainable existence. The book brings together two photo series: "Enoughness" and "The Water's Edge". Enoughness outlines Mittermeier's philosophy for a mindful, sustainable human existence. Her photographs of wild animals, distant landscapes, and indigenous peoples challenge the cult of material wealth and propose alternatives for a meaningful and sustainable relationship with our environment, each other, and ourselves. In The Water's Edge, Mittermeier presents photographs from all corners of the world that capture the transition between land and sea and its special significance for human life. Whether it's fishermen hauling in their daily catch, women washing clothes in the shallows, or surfers frolicking in the spray, the shoreline is the holistic, universal space where fleeting moments reveal not only our shared dependence on planet Earth, but also our shared humanity. A poignant inspiration for sustainable living and a stunning collection of nature photography, Amaze is a must-see for anyone who cares about our planet and those we share it with.