NOTESFROM-SUE

The ancient Greeks reasoned there must exist a great landmass on the far end of the globe. Antarctica was imagined before it was seen. And we had long dreamt of stepping on our seventh continent and appreciating the journey of the mind as much as navigating the physical terrain.

Like the great explorers I studied, success on such an expedition isn’t about brute strength or even endurance, but the ability to remind oneself of the joy of living.

We had underestimated the science we would encounter on the Hurtigruten expedition vessel named for the great Norwegian explorer, Fridtjof Nansen. We were honored to experience the onboard scientist’s lessons and expertise in a true understanding of the vastness of the continent.

As photographers, there were challenges in light, equipment and conditions which were an adventure unto themselves. These images were all taken with an Iphone 14 Pro which was hung around my neck on a lanyard allowing maximum protection from elements and immediate accessibility.

We've chosen to concentrate on the continent and not the voyage in this monograph. Please reach out if you'd like details of the trip.