First Contact
East Antarctica

First Contact

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Three 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 Antarctic ecosystem that Planet 5 exists to protect.

Dirk Collins, Planet 5 preservation photographer

First Contact

Edition II of V · Ultra-Limited Edition
$20,000
60×40" · No Frame · N/A
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Hahnemühle Museum Etching 350gsm
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Every limited edition print includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity establishing provenance. Prints arrive in protective packaging built to withstand global shipping. Framed prints include conservation glass and a hanging kit.
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Each print is produced on Hahnemühle Museum Etching 350gsm, a museum-grade archival paper, using pigment inks rated to last over 100 years without fading. The Archival Lustre finish provides depth without glare. Prints are produced and inspected by hand at our partner studio.