Consisting of images photographed from the pages of rare antique ornithological volumes, “Birds” is Clark Winter’s tribute to the 18th and 19th-century explorers who wandered the planet in search of the unknown. In an age of total connectivity, Winter seeks to recover the lost sense of awe that greeted these specimens when they first arrived from distant lands. The book features 120 color illustrations, emphasizing the intricate hand-colored patterns and structural elegance of exotic species. By re-photographing these historical records, Winter creates a bridge between the scientific curiosity of the Enlightenment and contemporary artistic appreciation, presenting nature as both a divine inspiration and a marvel of evolution.