What went from a huge disappointment turned into the best day of my life. I was kicked off the plane going north to Qaanaaq. due to weight issues on the plane. I was frustrated because the next flight was a week later. Stuck in Ilulissat, I called my friend that owned the boating tour company to see if I could go out that evening. What I was able to see was the best gift of nature I could ever ask for. I had never seen light like this. It was majestic.

As a photographer, this was the best day of my life because later that evening I witnessed a stunning display of the aurora borealis. But as a human, this reaffirmed my commitment to capture the beauty of our planet and document icebergs that are no longer with us. The light spread itself in an unusual manner over the icebergs with a streak of pale blue at the water line and a warm, soft pink blanketing the upper areas as the sun set around 21:30. This image is very special to me and I’m so grateful that I was on the water to memorialize the moment.

As a principle, I do not do much editing to my photos. At most, I may adjust tones and brightness because I intentionally bracket or shoot dark to preserve details. This is what it looked like to the naked eye and I’m grateful to our brave captain that got us to our destination safely. This is a limited edition: only 5 prints this size will be created. Ready to ship giclée printed by the artist on archival canvas and varnished in house. This is a large print measuring 19.5” x 28.5”

There is only one available.

Shipping is a separate charge since this piece has already been stretched while I lived in Singapore. A wire has been attached as well for immediate hanging. Please contact me about your location so I can provide a shipping quote. If you’re located in the Houston Area, free delivery can be arranged.