{"product_id":"blood-ice","title":"Blood \u0026 Ice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarlon du Toit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:Blood \u0026amp; Ice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall: Unframed: 111cm x 138cm \/ Framed 143cm x 170cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge: Unframed 148cm x 180cm \/ Framed 180cm x 212cm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchival Pigment Print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited edition of 10 prints for each size, signed by the Artist and delivered with a certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 82 degrees north, the world feels untouched — silent and achingly beautiful. Here, on the frozen frontier of the Arctic, I watched as a polar bear feasted on the remains of a bearded seal. It was a raw, unfiltered scene of survival — gory, yet strangely poetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the snow-white ice stretched a trail of crimson, a haunting signature of life and death in one of Earth’s harshest places. I waited patiently, knowing the image I wanted required more than aftermath — it needed the hunter himself within the frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEventually, he emerged, dragging the seal across the ice, the vivid blood contrasting starkly with the purity of the frozen world. It was nature distilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo witness such a moment, from a small zodiac under a pale Arctic sky, was to feel the vastness of life itself. It remains one of the most unforgettable encounters of my life — a reminder that even in the planet’s most desolate corners, the story of survival continues to unfold in vivid, breathtaking form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Marlon, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarlon du Toit is an acclaimed South African wildlife photographer, respected conservationist, and leading voice in wildlife tourism. He has recently joined Scapegoat Gallery in Johannesburg, where his celebrated photography is presented alongside works by internationally acclaimed artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith nearly two decades of experience in adventure, Marlon is a passionate explorer, memory keeper, and expedition guide. Inspired by his father’s love for wildlife photography and driven by his own enduring connection to nature, he has carried a camera as his constant companion throughout his journey. His photography captures not only the breathtaking beauty of the wild, but also the profound relationship between people and the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarlon’s work has reached international audiences, featured on award-winning television programs including The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, NBC’s Today Show, and The Martha Stewart Show, as well as in leading publications such as National Geographic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough his exclusive safari and travel experiences, Marlon shares his deep reverence for wildlife with guests in the field and a growing global audience online. By combining his expertise as an expedition guide, photographer, and conservation advocate, he creates transformative encounters with nature that leave a lasting impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis collaborations with global brands such as Panerai, Sony Alpha, and Swarovski Optik reflect his commitment to excellence documenting adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected works by Marlon du Toit will be on exhibition at Scapegoat Gallery from October 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marlon du Toit","offers":[{"title":"143cm x 170cm \/ Photography","offer_id":51101288497409,"sku":null,"price":191000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180cm x 212cm \/ Photography","offer_id":51101288530177,"sku":null,"price":261000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/1676\/5953\/files\/6_3b7a39e8-b179-48fe-a2ba-82ddfa4ad77f.png?v=1794180234","url":"https:\/\/shopmavero.shop\/products\/blood-ice","provider":"Fairmont Lane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}