Paul Nicklen is a Canadian visual artist and marine biologist, who has documented both the beauty and the plight of our planet, for over 20 years. Nicklen’s photography informs and connects by creating an emotional bond with wild subjects, in extreme conditions.
After a 20-year career of photographing for journalistic publications like National Geographic, Nicklen has a perpetual dream to revisit his archives for the true artistic gems and release them to the world. His ongoing journey is to continue photographing intimate, evocative and powerful subject matter to create a thought-provoking body of work. Nicklen hopes his viewers look into the eyes of the animals in his photographs and fall in love with their vulnerability.
In addition to being one of the world’s most renowned nature photographers, Nicklen is a well-known speaker, TED Talks participant, author and National Geographic Fellow. In the past two decades, he has collaborated with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists and explorers to create awareness and inspire action for global issues, such as climate change. He has garnered more than 30 of the highest awards given to any photographer in his field, earning a global following of celebrities, conservationists and fans.
Find a collection of original Paul Nicklen photography on 1stDibs.
Gaia's Lungs, Mexico by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Landscape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
“Gaia’s Lungs” from the Delta Series Mexico - 2022 Archival Pigment Print Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4 cm) $12,500 Additional available sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x ...
Archival Pigment
$6,500
Salty Branches - Mexico by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Landscape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Salty Branches" The Delta Series Baja, Mexico - 2022 Archival Pigment Print Available sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 42.5” (61 x 108 cm) $4,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 55” 78.7 x 139...
Archival Pigment
$60,000
Ice Waterfall, Silver Gelatin Print - Pearl Jam Album Cover by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Ice Waterfall" (B&W) Svalbard, Norway - 2014. Silver Gelatin Print Available Size: 44” x 68” (48” x 72” with trim) - Edition of 3 + 3 Artists Proofs Edition 2/3 - $60,000 ...
Silver Gelatin
$5,500
Ephemeral Palace, Antarctica by Paul Nicklen - National Geographic - Iceberg
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Ephemeral Palace" Antarctic Peninsula - Antarctica, 2012 Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $5,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60”...
Archival Pigment
$4,500
Earth Echoes (B&W) by Paul Nicklen - Elephant - Kenya - Wildlife Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Earth Echoes" (B&W) Kenya - 2025 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $4,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edit...
Archival Pigment
Hidden Paths by Paul Nicklen - Canada - Contemporary Landscape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Hidden Paths" British Columbia - 2018 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 ...
Archival Pigment
$4,500
Earth Echoes (Color) by Paul Nicklen - Elephant - Kenya - Wildlife Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Earth Echoes" (Color) Kenya - 2025 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $4,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Ed...
Archival Pigment
$3,500
Arterial Poetry - Mexico by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Landscape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Arterial Poetry" Mexico - 2022 Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4 cm) $12,5...
Archival Pigment
Ice Waterfall, Norway by Paul Nicklen - Pearl Jam Album Cover
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Ice Waterfall" Svalbard, Norway - 2014. Available sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $14,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $18,500 Edition of 30: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4 cm) $32,500 Edition of 7: 60” x 90” (152.4 × 228.6 cm) $95,500 "The Nordaustlandet ice cap gushes high volumes of meltwater. Even though this was taken just 600 miles from the North Pole the temperature was in the high 60’s. The Arctic could be completely devoid of sea ice during the summer months in the next 10 to 20 years. This striking scene is a reminder of the fragility of this icy ecosystem." - Paul Nicklen...
Archival Pigment
Blue Lagoon, Antarctica by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Blue Lagoon" Iceberg Alley, Antarctica - 2013. Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Also available: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 c...
Archival Pigment
Fire and Ice: Tabular II - Antarctica by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Fire and Ice: Tabular II" Antarctica - 2024 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 49.9” (61 x 126.7 cm) $6,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 64.4” (78.7 x 163.6 cm...
Archival Pigment
Solstice - Canada Arctic by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Solstice" Canada Arctic - 2017 Edition of 20: 24” x 42” (61 x 106.7 cm) $4,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 54” (78.7 x 137.2 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 70” (101.6 x 177.8 cm) $12,500...
Archival Pigment
Deceiving Beauty, Canada by Marine Biologist Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Deceiving Beauty" Yukon, Canada - 2010 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 ...
Archival Pigment
$3,500
Wanderer, Svalbard, Norway by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Landscape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Wanderer Svalbard, Norway, 2017 Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4 cm) $12,...
Archival Pigment
Rainfall Over the Peel Watershed - Canada by Marine Biologist Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Rainfall Over the Peel Watershed" Yukon, Canada - 2011 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24 x 42.5 (61 x 108 cm) $6,500 Edition of 10: 36” x 64” (91.4 x 162....
Archival Pigment
Sublime - Antarctica by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Landscape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Sublime" Iceberg Alley, Antarctica - 2017 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,5...
Archival Pigment
Amber Crossroads by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Landscape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Amber Crossroads" Baja, Mexico - 2022 Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60...
Archival Pigment
Adrift - Iceberg Alley, Antarctica by Paul Nicklen - Fine Art Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Adrift" Iceberg Alley, Antarctica - 2017 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4 cm) $12,500 Edition of 7: 60” x 90” (152.4 × 228.6 cm) $17,500 Prices listed do not include framing. Please contact gallery for framed pricing. Paul Nicklen...
Archival Pigment
Iceberg Alley aka The Storm - Antarctica by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Iceberg Alley" aka "The Storm" Iceberg Alley, Antarctica - 2017 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” ...
Archival Pigment
Colors in Flight - Brazil by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Colors in Flight" Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Brazil - 2024 Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $4,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10:...
Archival Pigment
$3,500
Grounded - Iceberg Alley by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Icescape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Grounded" Iceberg Alley, Antarctica - 2017 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,...
Archival Pigment
$3,500
Eternal Cascade - Norway by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Icescape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Eternal Cascade" Svalbard, Norway - 2014 Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4 ...
Archival Pigment
$3,500
Below the Storm, - Hawaii by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Waterscape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Below the Storm" Mākaha, Hawaii - 2013 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500...
Archival Pigment
Río Del Mar - by Paul Nicklen - Mexico - Contemporary Landscape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Río Del Mar" Baja, Mexico - 2022 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x...
Archival Pigment
Arbol De Vida, Mexico by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Landscape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Arbol De Vida Baja, Mexico - 2022 31" x 55" / Edition of 15 - $7,500 Also available: 24" x 42.5" / Edition of 20 - $4,500 40" x 71" / Edition of 10 ...
Archival Pigment
$3,500
Painted Forest - Mexico by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Landscape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Painted Forest" Baja, Mexico - 2022 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 E...
Archival Pigment
$7,500
Arterial Shadows - Mexico by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Landscape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
“Arterial Shadows" The Delta Series Baja, Mexico - 2022 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Additional Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edit...
Archival Pigment
Tabular - Antarctica by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Seascape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Tabular" Iceberg Alley, Antarctica - 2007 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 15: 23” x 60” (58.4 x 152.4 cm ) $9,500 Edition of 10: 35” x 90” (88.9 x 228.6 cm) $1...
Archival Pigment
Striations of Time - Antarctica by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Striations of Time" Iceberg Alley, Antarctica - 2017 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) 5,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118....
Archival Pigment
$3,500
Dancing Shadows - Norway by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Fine Art Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Dancing Shadows" Svalbard, Norway - 2017 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,50...
Archival Pigment
Lost in White - Norway by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Lost in White" Svalbard, Norway - 2017 Archival Pigment Print Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Additional Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,50...
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Kingdom - Norway by Paul Nicklen - Conrtemporary Fine Art Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Kingdom" Svalbard, Norway - 2017 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edit...
Archival Pigment
Fractured, Russia by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Fractured" Franz Josef Land, Russia - 2017 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $5,...
Archival Pigment
Kluane - Canada by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Landscape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Kluane" Yukon, Canada - 2011 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition...
Archival Pigment
$3,500
The Last Stand - Iceberg Alley, Antarctica by Paul Nicklen - National Geographic
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"The Last Stand" Iceberg Alley, Antarctica - 2006. Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4 cm) $12,500 Paul Nicklen...
Archival Pigment
$3,500
On Many Levels, Antarctica by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Icescape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"On Many Levels" Iceberg Alley, Antarctica - 2014 Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 ...
Archival Pigment