East Antarctica
Two emperor penguins stand on sea ice in the King Haakon Sea after the first documented human traverse of this remote Antarctic region by polar explorer Mike Horn. This image captures the moment when untouched wilderness first encounters human presence, not as intrusion, but as witness. The penguins, perfectly framed against the ice and open water, represent the wild Arctic ecosystem that Planet 5 exists to protect.
Only five editions of this piece will ever exist. Each is hand-signed by the artist, numbered, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a personal letter from the founder.
Dirk Collins is the flagship artist at Planet 5 Gallery, whose work defines preservation photography. Co-founder of Teton Gravity Research and Emmy-nominated filmmaker, Collins brings 30 years of visual storytelling to fine art photography that celebrates mountain communities as preservation partners.
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