I have been privileged to explore some of Alaska's most remote corners on foot, ski or by boat and plane, as well as climb some of its highest summits. You will find an account of my latest photo essay 'Climb Denali: A reflective journey' at www.climbdenali.com. To learn more about my photography, I invite you to visit my website www.laurentdick.com. This journal is a daily reflection of my ongoing exploration of Alaska. Alaska365 will take you through the seasons: the explosion of life in spring, the endless flood of light illuminating our summer nights, the vibrant tapestry of color in fall, and the silent flickering of the Northern Lights on cold winter nights.Join me, Laurent Dick, on my journeys off the beaten path, across vast tundra and taiga, up jagged mountains and down braided rivers, along windswept coastlines and into remote fishing and hunting camps and villages. Through daily images, I want to convey the seasonal rhythms, the eternal ebb and flow of tides and life, and the heartbeat of the land and people who call it home.


ALBUM THEMES

Friday, May 9, 2008

Laurent Dick - Photographer - Antarctica Bound - Alaska365 is going south for a few weeks, as I will be participating in an international expedition to Antarctica onboard the 'Euronav Belgica'. The expedition 'In the Wake of the Belgica' coincides with the International Polar Year and is a re-enactment of Adrien de Gerlache's historic exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula with the ship Belgica 110 years ago, the first scientific exploration of the Antarctic continent. Among the crew were Roald Amundsen and Frederick Cook, who later became famous in polar exploration. A further purpose of the expedition is to bring public awareness to the fragile nature of Antarctica as the prime barometer of our Globe's health, as warming is occurring five times faster on the Antarctic Peninsula than on average around the globe. Part of my job as the expedition photographer will be to replicate the first images ever taken on the Antarctic continent 110 years ago. We also hope to climb some mountains that have never been climbed before, and do some kite- and windsurfing. Our projected return to Ushuaia is at the beginning of February. Contrary to my earlier comment, I will not be able to upload any content to Alaska365 during the expedition. Most of our data will be transmitted via Iridium satellite phone, but as some of you know satellite coverage for the polar regions can be spotty at times. For those of you who want to follow the expedition online, here's the link:

http://www.inthewakeofthebelgica.com

Alaska365 will resume upon my return to Alaska in mid-February. In the meantime, I already wish everyone who has been following my photo journal a very Happy Christmas and smooth sailing into the New Year! Thanks for all your comments and words of encouragement throughout the year. I look forward continuing sharing my images of Alaska with you!

Laurent Dick