Born to Ice: 10 incredible photos of life in the world's coldest corners

In his new book 'Born to Ice', photographer and conservationist Paul Nicklen heads to the world's polar regions to capture fascinating wildlife and awe-inspiring icebergs

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Nature's Masterpiece, Antarctic Sound, Antarctica (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

Nature's Masterpiece, Antarctic Sound, Antarctica (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

Evolve, Ross Sea, Antarctica (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

Evolve, Ross Sea, Antarctica (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

The Posture, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

The Posture, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

Born to Ice, Ross Sea, Antarctica (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

Born to Ice, Ross Sea, Antarctica (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

To witness the Arctic and Antarctica through Paul Nicklen’s lens is to experience hope in action.

As a collection, the images build in scope and power, leaving you profoundly affected and deepening your sense of commitment to protect these stunning parts of our planet.

– Leonardo DiCaprio

Actor & conservationist,
writing in the foreword for
Born to Ice

Gathering of Unicorns, Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, Canada (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

Gathering of Unicorns, Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, Canada (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

Winter’s Feast, Lofoten, Norway (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

Winter’s Feast, Lofoten, Norway (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

Orca Ballet, Northern Norway (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

Orca Ballet, Northern Norway (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

Leap of Faith, Ross Sea, Antarctica (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

Leap of Faith, Ross Sea, Antarctica (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

Ice Waterfall, Svalbard, Norway (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

Ice Waterfall, Svalbard, Norway (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

Face to Face, Svalbard, Norway (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

Face to Face, Svalbard, Norway (Photo © 2018 Paul Nicklen. All rights reserved. www.sealegacy.org)

© Born to Ice by Paul Nicklen, published by teNeues

© Born to Ice by Paul Nicklen, published by teNeues

Born to Ice, photographed by Paul Nicklen, explores the polar regions of the world – from fascinating wildlife to awe-inspiring landscapes.

The photobook provides a powerful account of iconic Arctic and Antarctic scenery, with a foreword by actor and conservationist Leonardo DiCaprio, which highlights the importance of our oceans and how we can do more to protect marine life.

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