Family

This photograph is unique because it brings together extremely rare elements in a single scene. The fjord provides a monumental backdrop, an immense wall of ice that plunges abruptly into the sea, imposing an almost unreal scale. In this immensity, the orcas appear tiny, as if swallowed by the mountain. It is precisely this relationship of size—this tension between the infinitesimal and the gigantic—that gives the image its power.

In addition, there is the complete presence of a clan: a large male, females, and a youngster whose barely perceptible dorsal fin speaks volumes about the fragility of infancy. Capturing a group so clearly structured, in a calm and perfectly aligned formation, requires luck, patience, and an intimate knowledge of the terrain.

The polar light also contributes to the uniqueness of this photograph. It is a cold, almost metallic light that softens the contrasts while reinforcing the mineral character of the mountain. This atmosphere, impossible to recreate anywhere other than in winter in northern Norway, lends the image a silent, almost spiritual quality.

Finally, this photograph stands out for its perspective: a shot taken at water level, just centimeters from the surface, offering a rare immersion. The viewer is literally at the orca's eye level, as if sharing their trajectory, their slow rhythm, their cohesion. This proximity creates a feeling of intimacy that contrasts with the immensity of the setting, and it is probably this duality—the colossal and the delicate, the austere and the tender—that makes “Family” such a profoundly striking image.

Printed on Canson Infinity paper, each artwork is crafted with professional care, certified, and signed by the artist. Prints are available in various sizes, framed or unframed. Each piece captures the richness of golden hues and the depth of the Arctic sea.