Five Icebergs (Wedell Sea, Antarctica) 2007

David Burdeny captured “Five Icebergs (Wedell Sea, Antarctica)” using photography, and the result is like a painting! The way the light filters through those brooding clouds, it's all about atmosphere, setting a mood. Look at the texture of the water – almost like brushed silk, the way the light dances on it. And then those icebergs, each a little island of quiet. The color palette, those subtle grays and blues, with hints of warmth…it feels very deliberate. There's a stillness to the scene, a certain…emptiness. That wide, flat iceberg in the background anchors the whole composition. It's not just a record of a place, it’s a feeling, a moment of contemplation. Think about someone like Hiroshi Sugimoto, who also uses photography to explore time and space, but in a different way. The two are certainly kindred spirits. Ultimately, this image resists easy answers, and that’s what makes it so compelling.