Antarctic Icescape
I loved spending a month on a ship exploring Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, and South Georgia. There’s nothing quite like being surrounded by such immense and untouched beauty. Each day reveals something unexpected: tremendous ice formations shaped by wind, time, and sea; skies that constantly shift in color and mood; and a profound stillness that lets you listen to the planet breathe.
The icebergs feel like sculptures—each one a frozen cathedral adrift in the Southern Ocean. Some tower above the waterline like ancient monoliths, others lie low, carved with intricate arches and glowing with shades of turquoise and blue that seem to come from another world. They reflect the light in surprising ways, especially under a sky that can go from soft pastels to stormy greys in moments. The clouds dance above it all, casting shadows, filtering sunlight, or opening up suddenly to reveal a vast, infinite blue.
Traveling by ship through these waters allows time to slow down. You start to notice how the sea changes hour by hour, how the air feels different when you approach land or drift near a colony of seals or penguins. The Falklands offer windswept terrain and birdlife in abundance, while South Georgia stuns with its rugged mountains and massive gatherings of wildlife. Every destination along the way feels raw and alive.
Photographing in this part of the world is both a challenge and a gift. You’re at the mercy of the elements, but that’s what makes it meaningful. You’re not in control here—the weather, the light, the ice—they set the terms. And in surrendering to them, you get a glimpse of nature at its most honest and powerful.
