THE wide open sweep of Dartmoor's unique character has featured in countless books of photography, but few have captured it so well as photographer Adrian Oakes in 'Panoramic Dartmoor'.

A landscape on a large scale demands a book of similar proportions and here, spread across double pages of lavish proportions, are some glorious images of nature.

From spring time bluebells carpeting boundless meadows, to the purple and golds of autumn colours, and from mist-shrouded tors to rushing rivers, the essence of Dartmoor is captured here.

Those who know the moor well will delight in the wonderful photographs this book contains, appreciating the endless patience of the photographer who has waited for that precise shot that portrays a particular fall of sunlight, the shadow across a hillside, and the bright flash of water tumbling in a stream.

For those yet to discover the infinite variety of Dartmoor, this book will provide all the inspiration they need to explore its endless possibilities.

Adrian Oakes is a landscape and contemporary photographer based in Devon. He has kindled a great love and respect for Dartmoor over the last 20 years and more recently has focused on photographing its diverse landscapes and rich history.

His clients include The Dartmoor National Park Authority and the National Trust who also sell prints and cards of his work.

His books Perfect Dartmoor and Dartmoor: A Winter's Tale are also published by the same publisher. Available from local book stores or Halsgrove Direct on 01823 653777.

Panoramic Dartmoor is published by Halsgrove and costs £19.99. ISBN 978085 7040398.