South Greenland An Arctic Paradise

By Kevin O'Hara,
Text by Peter Trueman

This is the first book of photos to document South Greenland from the most southern town of Nanortalik to the capital city of Nuuk. Located in a remote area of the North Atlantic, Greenland the largest island in the world, has been sitting quietly unnoticed by world tourism.

Kevin O'Hara has spent ten years photographing this adventurous land of rugged beauty and mystery, with lush green fjords, picturesque coastal villages and sculpted icebergs. While living and traveling with

the Greenlandic people, Kevin has been to many remote locations that have only been visited by a select few.

Yes, there is a lot of ice in Greenland, but there is also much more. The effects of the Gulf Stream have produced a relatively warm climate to this part of the island which is wonderfully expressed by the bursts of colour created from the carpets of wild flowers in summer.

The green grassy fields on the sheep farms that dot the coast, form backdrops for the ruins of ancient Viking settlements which are numerous throughout this subarctic landscape. Greenland which is an Inuit society, is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Kevin’s photos reflect a mixture of native and Danish culture that combine to form a blended society, founded on traditional values and modern ideology.

With over 300 colour photographs and 224 pages, South Greenland, An Arctic Paradise, is not only an educational tool, but also a visually exciting experience for the reader.

The text is written by Peter Trueman, Host and managing editor of Discovery Channel’s Great Canadian Parks, and author of the book Smoke and Mirrors. In October 2002, Peter was presented with the “Officer of the Order of Canada” by the Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, for his invaluable contribution during fifty years of excellent journalism.

Many people will be surpised to see that Greenland is more than just ice and dog sleds.
Kevin’s award winning photos will take you on an unforgettable journey to a part of the planet that is still unknown to most, but slowly being discovered by the adventurous who are looking for new experiences in exciting lands.

© Kevin O'Hara Photography 2004