Eternal ice, sub-zero temperatures, but also fascinating light spectacles. Acclaimed
photographer Thorsten Milse's artistic images open a window on a distant world: the Arctic
and Antarctic.
The Arctic and Antarctic are among the most fascinating, but also the most extreme, regions
of the world. The sparse vegetation, endless winters and unimaginable cold (down to as low as
minus 89 degrees) make them inhospitable and virtually uninhabitable. The fascination they
exert has much to do with these extremes: nature shows herself at her wildest, most
monumental and unspoilt – a statement of pure beauty. Thorsten Milse successfully capture
s this breathtaking natural spectacle, seen by only a few at first hand. Over several years and
under arduous conditions, he has produced his own special portrait of both regions. The unique
collection of photographs – each speaking its own particular visual language and characterised
by a magical, almost unreal, light – gives this book its special appeal and
consummate artistry which goes far beyond a straightforward documentation.
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