6 Questions: David Sinclair, Photographer
Ice Garden by David Sinclair
Over the course of his career, David Sinclair has photographed some of our planet’s wildest landscapes and led numerous polar expeditions, working closely with local communities to protect the natural environment and raise awareness of the impacts of climate change. Here, he discusses his love of the Arctic regions and why a cultural shift is needed to tackle environmental issues
1. What inspired you to become a photographer, particularly in the polar regions"
I cannot recall what first piqued my interest in the polar regions, but it wasn?t photography. My first recollection of feeling an intense desire to visit [that area] dates back to a conversation at a party in sub-tropical Brisbane when I decided I wanted to ski across Greenland. By then, through my travels and adventures, I?d fallen in love with mountains, ice and remote wilderness. Greenland was this large mysterious landmass that called to me. Follow LUX on Instagram:Â luxthemagazine
It was a natural progression as a keen photographer to want to return to capture the majesty of the polar regions and I?ve been returning every year as a photographer, guide and expedition leader. The solitude, the grandeur, the incredible wildlife and the feeling of being extraordinarily and wonderfully insignificant keep drawing me back. There are not many days when my mind does not wander to the icy expanses.
2. Should the issues of human waste and climate change be tackled separately o...
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