09/06/2026
When I created this photograph in Antarctica, I was 31 years old and thought very little about what my body could or couldn't do.
The guides offered a long climb above Neko Harbour and I eagerly loaded my camera gear onto my back and headed up the mountain. The view that awaited us was extraordinary—glaciers, mountains, icebergs and some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth.
A few years later my life changed dramatically.
Epilepsy and chronic pain took away much of the physical freedom I had always taken for granted. Today, carrying camera gear up an Antarctic mountain would be a challenge I couldn't ignore.
This image is bittersweet for me.
It reminds me of what I've lost, but it also reminds me of what I've achieved. The adventures I had, the places I visited, and the photographs I created are still mine forever.
I've written a new blog post sharing the story behind this image and what it means to me today.
I hope you'll take a moment to read it.
đź“– Read the full story on robertvine.com.au
🖼️ Neko Harbour Icefall is available as a limited edition framed print.