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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Arctic Exploration

A lone red sailboat glides through polar waters, framed by two towering white icebergs, symbols of nature’s timeless power. The contrast between the vibrant sails and deep blue sea highlights the courage of human exploration amid the Arctic’s icy vastness. The boat's reflection in the still, dark waters lends a painterly quality to the scene, enhancing its quiet beauty. This image evokes a profound silence, broken only by the distant crackling of ice, capturing a moment of serene solitude in this frozen wilderness.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2023
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: ilulissat, Denmark
Camera: LEICA SL2
Copyright: © thibault gerbaldi