Furtwangler Glacier III, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (2005)
At 18,500 feet, near the summit of Kilimanjaro, the Furtwangler Glacier is a powerful indicator of climate change. The glacier's area has decreased by more than half in the past 35 years. Images in this series explore in detail the textures, degrees of translucence, and intricate features sculpted by the forces of wind and sublimation. The high-contrast black and white prints emphasize the otherworldly qualities of a unique place that changes daily and will soon cease to exist at all. |