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Available Spring 2007
from University of Missouri Press
Advance Praise for Missouri in Flight
“The beautiful images found in Missouri in Flight engender interest and wonder
on the part of the observer, while also conveying the author’s contagious excitement about the topic.”
—Oliver Schuchard, Professor Emeritus of Photography at the University of Missouri–Columbia
“Mundy Hackett shares with the reader the learning process and evolution of bird watcher to bird photographer.
He offers something to everyone: from just go outside and sit and watch, to, make a plan of when, how, where,
who, and what in order to be in the right place at the right time, with the right equipment. Missouri in Flight
leads us beyond camera and lens to teach us how patience and knowledge of bird behavior can create
the opportunity to participate in some of nature’s seldom seen events.”
—Brad Jacobs, Ornithologist, Missouri Department of Conservation
Whether considering a sudden, silent appearance of a barred owl or the migratory patterns of
ruby-throated hummingbirds, Hackett shares moments that keep him heading into the wild to pursue
his creative vision and, through his lens, interpreting the wonders of nature. Birds are a challenging subject,
but, as these breathtaking images show, the time, energy, and frustration are more than worth it.
Mingled with his amazing photos of coots, crows, kestrels, and more are Hackett's thoughts about
a host of practical tips that can help birders and photographers better capture those elusive images.
Missouri in Flight is a testament to the skill of an artist and the beauty of his subjects. Through its examples
and subtle instruction, the book can help readers record their own timeless moments and rediscover the beauty in the skies.
-Mundy Hackett is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences at the University of Missouri–Columbia.