First Contact in Living Room
The Fifth Element Collection

First Contact

East Antarctica

The Fifth Element Collection

First Contact

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.

Provenance
Location
Remote Location
Year Captured
2024
Expedition
Planet 5 Expedition
II of V
Ultra-Limited Edition

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

Dirk Collins

Photographer & Filmmaker

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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Specifications
Dimensions
60" × 40"
Paper
350 gsm Hahnemühle Museum Etching
Exclusive Price
$35,000
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Print Style

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Included With Your Acquisition
Museum Framing
Conservation-grade materials and archival mounting
Hand Signed
Personally signed and numbered by the artist
Certificate
Certificate of authenticity with provenance details
Personal Letter
Behind the scenes signed letter from the artist

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