The narrow, glacier lined Lemaire Channel is considered one of the most picturesque in Antarctica. I chose to shoot directly into a luminous sky and underexpose this view of it, abstracting the scene down to an essence of harsh yet haunted beauty. Vast glaciers are barely revealed. Sharp peaks that line the channel are thrust against a glowing sky and tower over glistening water. So much of the excitement of travel is rooted in the human imagination. The Lemaire Channel was Antarctica as I had always imagined it would be. My camera is a tool that allows me to interpret reality as I wish and make this vision mine forever. I select this dreamscape to conclude my dream-like picture sequence and also provide a suitable exclamation point to the entire photo-essay.