With a knack for being in the right place at the right time, Sasha Gusov not only captured the wild majesty of Antarctica but the emergency extraction of the Antarctic Quest 21 expedition team onboard Swan Hellenic
Sasha Gusov, a London-based photographer known for his photos of celebrities from the theatre, movie, music, and ballet, is now more frequently involved in his own artistic endeavours. The second tour of Swan Hellenic’s brand-new ship SH Minerva was a logical choice for him to explore the immense expanses of Antarctica, as he is a perpetual wanderer who creates disturbing images of life as he goes.
Sasha used his favourite film camera to create dramatic black and white images depicting the ferocious majesty of the Antarctic Peninsula, despite being unable to resist snapping colour digital shots of Minerva’s trendy elegant interiors and pieces of art.
Sasha prefers film for the way it makes him treasure every frame, and black and white film in particular for its heightened textures, evocative contrasts and soul. Explore his photography and you’ll immediately see just what he means.
“I loved every minute with Swan Hellenic,” said Gusov. “It was a truly in-depth experience that really opened my eyes. And what a ship – stunning! Witnessing the Antarctic Quest emergency extraction was a real privilege…”
“It was a pleasure to have Sasha aboard,” commented Hotel Director Philipp Reutener. “He was warmly appreciative of everything we have worked so hard to create, from the expert lectures to the creative interior design and inspired gourmet cuisine. To have him with us, capturing the evacuation of the Antarctic Quest team, was an unforgettable honour.”
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