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Quick Sunbath
Børge Ousland

I’m too hot in the mid-May sun, so I take off a layer of underwear. I don’t want to sweat much, though. I get chilled if I stop for long, and that’s not healthy. Ahead of me still: the chore of scouting more fresh snow to melt for extra drinking water.

Camera: Nikon T 28
Film Type: Fujichrome Velvia
Lens: N/A
Speed and F-Stop: N/A

Weather Conditions: N/A
Time of Day: Midday
Lighting Techniques: N/A