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    Southwest Zen: A Photo-Poetic Sampling of the Southwest of Western Australia
    Southwest Zen: A Photo-Poetic Sampling of the Southwest of Western Australia
    Southwest Zen: A Photo-Poetic Sampling of the Southwest of Western Australia
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    Southwest Zen: A Photo-Poetic Sampling of the Southwest of Western Australia

    By Chris John Irving

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    This delightful photo-book is a photo-book with a difference. Every photo is accompanied by a poem inspired by experiencing the phenomenon depicted by that image. It features unique photos taken by the author on a variety of camping trips in the Southwest of Western Australia. This photo-poetic sampling of the Southwest captures the beauty and m

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIrving Publishing
    Release dateApr 20, 2022
    ISBN9780648449485
    Southwest Zen: A Photo-Poetic Sampling of the Southwest of Western Australia

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