The Lewis Glacier, Mt. Kenya, 1987 Possibly 2014 - 2015

"The Lewis Glacier, Mt. Kenya, 1987" is a large-format photograph by British photographer Simon Norfolk taken sometime between 2014 and 2015. The image depicts a nighttime view of the Lewis Glacier on Mount Kenya, with a long, winding line of light created by a trail of burning fuel, snaking down the mountainside. Norfolk’s work often explores the relationship between humans and the environment, and this image evokes a sense of both the beauty and the fragility of nature. The use of artificial light against the stark backdrop of the glacier highlights the impact of human intervention on the landscape. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the effects of climate change and the dwindling presence of glaciers worldwide.