During the month of December,
“The North Pole” becomes
synonymous with thoughts
and musings of Santa’s hidden
home, the occasional reindeer
strolling around in the snow,
and perhaps the Polar Express
making a much-awaited
stop. The association of this
fascinating and dynamic
geographic location with the
fantastical often overpowers
our tendency to envision
the reality.
PicsArtist franz xavier (@a-lexi)
lets his travel experiences guide
his photography and in doing
so, he gives us a unique glimpse
into a reality that is far from the
everyday eye: a glimpse that
became December’s Photo of
the Month on PicsArt.
Franz xiavier’s shot is of a
lonesome polar bear looking
ahead, surrounded by snow
and Atlantic waters. It doesn’t
have a title, but it does have
a satisfying simplicity that
comes with the wild nature it
has captured. It is a breath of
the reality that prevails in the
North Pole.
This photo conveys isolation,
in a place away from most of
our attention and appreciation,
where winter wonderland is the
forecast all year long.
Although we are more aware
of the world we live in thanks
to technology, there are still
corners of the world that don’t
receive the attention they
deserve, making this photo a
truly rare find.