Australian photographerLeah Kennedyspent time in a decidedly colder climate when she made the journey to Antarctica.

The resulting portfolio is a breathtaking look at this majestic landscape.

The ice and snow seemed to be its own light source.

Cierva Cove in Antarctica

There was a luminescent quality apparent even when the sun wasnt shining.

What is a dramatic and intriguing landscape is even more appealing because of this quality.

Captured in rich detail, Kennedy’s photographs give an almost sculptural appearance to the scenes.

Iceberg in Cierva Cove in Antarctica

Othermore abstractphotographs hone in on the luminescence that appealed to her.

The softly glowing blue tones are soothing and intriguing.

Australian photographer Leah Kennedy recently spent time in Antarctica.

Cierva Cove in Antarctica

Her photographs show off the incredible quality of light at Cierva Cove.

Her abstract photographs also focus in on the luminescent qualities of the ice.

Kennedy hopes her photos are a reminder to protect this fragile landscape at all costs.

Cierva Cove in Antarctica

Cierva Cove in Antarctica

Cierva Cove in Antarctica

Icebergs in Antarctica

Cierva Cove in Antarctica

Landscape Photography of Antarctica by Leah Kennedy

Landscape Photography of Antarctica

Ice in Antartcica

Ice in Antarctica

Abstract Photo of Ice in Antarctica

Abstract Photo of Ice in Antarctica