These stark, stunning, moody, life-affirming, surreal, melancholic, breathtaking … (should we go on?) images of Antarctica were all shot in January and February 2017 by Richard White during his frequent journeys to the Great White Continent.
A polar expedition leader and guide, these days Richard works for EYOS, a purveyor of luxury yacht cruises to the world’s most coveted and remote places. In the past he’s also guided for Lindblad Expeditions. As you’ll see, Richard’s an excellent photographer as well.
See more of Richard’s beautiful photography on instagram @richthebirder and reach him directly at richard
To find out more about Richard’s fascinating job and outlook, read our recent Q&A with him: Part 1 and Part 2.
The M/Y Hanse Explorer dwarfed by tabular icebergs in Antarctic Sound. * Photo: Richard White
Iceberg arch off the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. * Photo: Richard White
Curious Adelie penguin. * Photo: Richard White
Chinstrap penguins nesting at Orne Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula. * Photo: Richard White
Gentoo penguins nesting at Neko Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula. * Photo: Richard White
M/Y Hanse Explorer “parked” in shore-fast ice. * Photo: Richard White
MY Hanse Explorer still “parked” in shore-fast ice. * Photo: Richard White
Hiking over shore-fast ice. * Photo: Richard White
Adelie penguins on shore-fast ice. Kind of reminds you of that Beatles Abby Road shot. * Photo: Richard White
Humpback whale diving along the ice edge. Can you fathom being this close?! * Photo: Richard White
South end of Lemaire Channel, Antarctic Peninsula. * Photo: Richard White
Again, the south end of Lemaire Channel, Antarctic Peninsula. * Photo: Richard White
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HEIDI SARNA
Gorgeous!
Wow …. it’s my dream to go there!