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GREENLAND in B/W
Photographs in black and white represents for me something timeless - a moment of documentation, often at first glance can be difficult to set a date on. At the same time, they can express feelings to a degree that is simply not possible if the same image was in color. The black and white photo tradition represents purity along with the gray tones between these extremes, forcing the viewer to concentrate on the subject and the composition of the picture, and not be bewildered with "cheap tools" like the glorious red colors of a sunset. Black and white photos express both something raw and gritty - something simple and honest!
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Greenland hunter with ptarmigan from the Ilulissat Icefjord. © Carsten Egevang
Hunter Martin Madsen from Scoresbysund taking a polar bear skin to drying. © Carsten Egevang
When hunting walrus in the Thule area it is crucial that the animal is harpooned before killed – or else it will sink and the catch is lost. This image was shot during a scientific study using satellite transmitters – and no animals was harmed. © Carsten Egevang
Children playing at roof tops in Ittoqqortoormiit. © Carsten Egevang
The Greenland sled dog is decreasing in numbers due to climate change. © Carsten Egevang
© Carsten Egevang
The paw of a newly shot polar bear attracks attention in the isolated town Scoresbysund. © Carsten Egevang
Modern and traditional – IPad and polar bear trousers – at a confirmation in Qaanaaq. © Carsten Egevang
High winds blow the snow rapidly over the ground on a hunt in Scoresbysund (Ittoqqortoormiit). © Carsten Egevang
Dog sled travelling in Scoresbysund Fjord in March. © Carsten Egevang
Little Auk (Dovekie) is both a activity that men and women take part in. © Carsten Egevang
The small-sized seabird - the little auk - is found breeding in millions in Greenland. © Carsten Egevang
Arctic Fox in Disko Bay area. © Carsten Egevang
The little auk (Alle alle) is found by the millions in the Thule area. For a short period of time food is abundant. © Carsten Egevang
In the season with open water small boat with outboard motors is the most important mean of transportation in Greenland. © Carsten Egevang
Dog sleding close to Ittoqqortoormiit (Scoresbysund), Northeast Greenland. © Carsten Egevang
A hunter is trying to stop a dog fight in the abandoned settlement Kap Hope. © Carsten Egevang
During polar bear hunts it is custom to climb an iceberg to get a better overview. © Carsten Egevang
The Arctic Fox is the ultimate survivor in the harsh Arctic environment. © Carsten Egevang
In East Greenland small boats - so called "ice edge dingies" - is transported on the sledes and used for hunting at the ice edge. © Carsten Egevang
Low visibility during travel with dog sleds in East Greenland. © Carsten Egevang
In Scoresbysund there is a annual quota of 35 polar bears. © Carsten Egevang
Thule area, North Greenland. © Carsten Egevang
A seal is skinned close to the town of Scoresbysund. © Carsten Egevang
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© Carsten Egevang