Laurent Baheux

Ice is Black

A comprehensive survey of Arctic landscapes and wildlife

The perfect gift for anyone with an interest in animals, landscapes, nature photography, and adventure travel

A visual journey that presents natural beauty alongside a call to action to protect these environments

From majestic glaciers to vast frozen plains as far as the eye can see, ice is just as important to the world’s ecosystems as water, air, and trees. And yet its presence and vital role on Earth is increasingly threatened by the effects of global warming and population growth—the inspiration behind French photographer Laurent Baheux’s latest endeavor, Ice is Black. Through breathtaking black-and-white images, Baheux captures the world’s most beautiful icy landscapes and the fascinating animals that inhabit them. We get close to creatures and landscapes that seem to be taken out of time. Taken in such far-flung lands as Norway, Iceland, and Canada, Baheux’s images present polar bears and their cubs, foxes frolicking in snow, and seals navigating icy waters. While the photographs convey evocative beauty, they also act as a call to action to protect these magnificent icy lands and the creatures that rely on them.

LAURENT BAHEUX is a French nature photographer and activist who is the author of The Family Album of Wild Africa, published by teNeues in 2015. In addition to the consciousness-raising that is inherent in his photographic work, he accompanies and supports the deeds of organizations such as the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) that work for the protection of nature and the preservation of biodiversity. His mission is to inspire those who witness his works not only to marvel at them, but also to take action.

Laurent Baheux

Photographer

Price

€ 59,90 | $ 65 | £ 50

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Pages

192

Images

103 b/w photographs

Format

27.5 x 34 cm | 10 5/6 x 13 2/5 in.

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Book title

Ice is Black

Publisher

teNeues Verlag GmbH

Release date

1.9.2017

Format

27.5 x 34 cm | 10 5/6 x 13 2/5 in.

Language

German, English & French

Pages

192

Images

103 b/w photographs

Price

€ 59,90 | $ 65 | £ 50

Weight

2,0 kg

Finish / Special Book-Work

Hardcover

ISBN (DE)

978-3-96171-048-5

Laurent Baheux was born in Poitiers, France in 1970. He discovered his love of nature as a child. On long walks with his father, he explained the wonders of the world to him. But his artistic development took a few detours, as Baheux first worked as a journalist before dedicating himself to photography. His first works were in the field of sports and news photography.

During a vacation in Tanzania in 2002, he discovered his passion for nature photography. For purely practical reasons, he was already working in monochrome at that time, because the film and laboratory materials were simply more affordable for the self-taught photographer at the beginning of his career. However, he was soon taken with the black-and-white images and their special possibilities of depicting an object in the play of light and shadow, and even today he photographs without exception in this format.

For decades, Laurent Bahaux has traveled to distant countries to capture the beauty of the flora and fauna. In doing so, he always manages to capture outstanding scenes of the wilderness. Laurent Baheux exhibits these photographs in several art galleries in France, the USA and other countries. His first exhibition was held in 2006 at the castle of Collioure in southern France.

In 2007, he was named "International Wildlife Photographer of the Year." This award recognized his aesthetic and unique approach to wildlife photography. Since then, Baheux has gained global recognition and various "honorable mentions" in international photography competitions, placing him among the top ten best black and white photographers in the world. Since 2013, he has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNEP, the United Nations Environment Programme, promoting the conservation of nature.

He has published 13 illustrated books to date, showcasing his most beautiful and rare nature photographs. Baheux is enthusiastic about the idea of the large format, as it offers much more space than any gallery in the world has, so that he does not have to limit his work, but can show it in its entirety. He sees his publications as a way to democratize art photography and make it accessible to everyone. "The Family Album of Wild Africa" in three different editions and "Ice is Black" have been published by teNeues.