The Beauty of Antarctica Through a Photographer’s Eyes

Walking in Antarctica, with clouds rolling and winds blowing

The best part of this photo is the sky—the clouds. Even though they take up nearly half the frame, they’re anything but monotonous, with distinct layers. A single person walking on the Antarctic continent feels incredibly small here, where the marks of human civilization are minimized to the greatest extent. You might even feel that all you can rely on are the snowshoes under your feet, the trekking poles in your hands, and your GORE-TEX gear.