Landscape nominee

At the ends of our globe, sunrise and sunset during the summer months are long and beautiful events. These 5 images were all taken on the same day, Feb. 4, 2020. The light was incredible throughout the early morning, the day and even more extraordinary as the sun started to wane late in the evening. Alpenglow illuminated the different areas of the sea, icebergs, glaciers, and land in subtly different shades. Antarctic light is magical and I hope to experience another day like this as soon as it is possible to return.

Born and educated in Western Pennsylvania, Kelly has always loved the outdoors and all the creatures that make it their home. Curious and creative, her interests ranged from science to art. Kelly majored in Art History at Allegheny College where she took photography and developed a passion that combined her love of nature, exploring and composition. After college, photography became a focal part of Kelly's life driving her to search for larger mountains and new horizons. While living in Colorado, she journeyed throughout the west, developing her enthusiasm for North American wildlife and the ecosystems that support it. Kelly has served as a Naturalist at sea in Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, Australia, and New Zealand for many years. Currently, Kelly is delighted to be a Naturalist for Lindblad National Geographic Expeditions where she leads hikes, activities and speaks about the natural history, wildlife, & ecosystems of the area in which they are travelling. She is a member of several prestigious art associations and shows and sells her photography.