340 PICS PIC IT /the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/

The Melting Point: A Last Glimpse into a Disappearing World

Climate change is real, and some of the world's most beautiful untouched sanctuaries are slowly being lost to mankind's overreaching grasp.

I will travel the world to document these "lost" landscapes before it is too late.

As a photographer, energy engineer, and avid backpacker, I know all too well the devastating consequences that our energy needs have brought upon our planet through carbon emissions, toxic pollutants, and land-use.

I will travel to areas most in danger of being lost forever to climate change, including:

- Alaska Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
- Arctic Circle
- Eastern Russia
- Montana Glacier National Park
- Australia's Great Barrier Reef
- Greenland and Iceland
- Antarctica

I will also document and record the effects of global warming on the wildlife and people native to these lands.

I will exhibit these not to depress and discourage, but rather to inspire individuals to action and conservation - to take a step back and re-evaluate their daily habits and to appreciate the beauty our blue planet has to offer. We must take serious steps to alter our energy sources, infrastructure, and habits as a world to take on this truly global issue.

Rank: 4 | /the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

54 Comments

devaaki

You would put ANWAR on here. :) Good luck getting this man.

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

azh

Good luck Kris!!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

mm

Do it!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

pochi

You're awesome, KC!!! I hope you get it!!!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

mduong

Good luck dude. I call dibs on the laptop! ;)

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

adamting

Sick dude. Best of luck

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

arniechan

Kris is so amazing!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

akiraeffel

good luck kris!! :)

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

Papucho23

GoodLuck!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

lpeters

Don't get eaten by polar bears =] or penguins

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

bchionh

good luck man

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

anaamodaj

good luck kris!!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

desarie

good luck kris!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

diep

thank you, kris. on behalf of the disappearing world. best of luck!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

apexwagon

Im coming with!! lol. good luck man. may the dreams come to reality.

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

ExposingTheBeauty

isn't this a series on the National Geographic Channel? Cool idea though!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

sfmarkets123

Check out http://www.worldviewofglobalwarming.org/ titled "THE PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE" currently in progress.

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

sfmarkets123

Check out http://www.worldviewofglobalwarming.org/ titled "THE PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE" currently in progress.

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

jettinyeh

Best of luck to you chris. you know i will always support you:-)

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

beawu

Good Luck Kris!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

justinyu

Capture the world.

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

angelanana

Beautiful pictures. Good luck!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

mikayel

hey! ricky yean sent me an email about this and your pics look really good- hope you win

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

christophed

GET IT!!!!!!!!!!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

jlb

Pic'ed!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

ChrisChang

You're name is Awesome!!!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

kaylaetaylor

i voted for u ! yay!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

krisc

check out www.krischeng.com to see my work!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

Miamle

Good luck!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

nngan

my freshman friend diep nguyen sent me the link to your site and i think your photos are awesome. love the one with grandma and the one taken at golden bridge.

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

tepsiepsi

good luck! your photography is great.

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

nickm

Go Kris go!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

ogoagbo

You have an amazing talent! Kris Kan Win!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

JemimahPuddleFuck

Global Warming is a glorified concept that is only hyped up because it has spawned an entire line of "green" merchandise for the crazed consumer Americans. Way to get all up in that, suckaz.

Honestly though, recognize. The only thing this fanaticism is cultivating is waste and hypocrisy.

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

deanrayh

Good luck, Kris!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

barp

I like your plan Kris!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

socialbutterfly88

Best of luck, Kris! Hope you can achieve your passion.

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

iheartcarmexox

i know you can do it kris!
i'm so happy for you to have this opportunity!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

yimwingcheong

Hi Kris, hope your photographs would make a great impact on this important global issue. Keep it up !

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

aliceyimsg8

Good luck, Kris!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

chooake

Good Luck!!!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

babiemunkie

$50,000.00 to travel and take pics at ALL of these places? seems a little ambitious. Did a little figuring....airfare and lodging alone will eat up most of your award. have you thought about this?

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

babiemunkie

just checked out www.krischeng.com have you photographed before? Couldnt find any photography.

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

krisc

Firstly, the money pays for these expenses. Secondly, I did this never expecting to make the top 20, and I probably won't win this, but that's fine. I'm going to embark on this project regardless of the outcome. I appreciate your honest input, though (both of them).

- Kris.

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

chanju

Good Luck!!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

jenmay

nice, good luck! i also want to inspire and help others by bringing awareness and unity for non-profits worldwide: http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/jenmay/unity-through-community/

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

sheldonjames

people always want to take pictures of nature.
i get so sick to death of pictures of nature.
i'd love to travel and see these things first hand.
but pictures pale in comparison.
since most of these places will be gone soon.
i suppose I will just have to chew gum when I am hungry.

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

krisc

to clarify the idea some more, a good amount of the focus is also on the effects on the peoples native to these locations, not merely nature

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

4criz

i'm in!

good luck,
seren

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

sheldonjames

people always want to take pictures of other people.
i get so sick to death of pictures of people.
other than me.
take a picture of me.
i'm melting in the sun!
i'm just kidding.
good luck in the contest.

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

dchan

Good luck!!! Hope you're the one!!!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

cindygan

good idea! all the best

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

aniruddha

Great Dream krisc.

Also check out mine at
http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/aniruddha/101-cities-from-the-sky/

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

FatherJohn

I like your idea!

I voted for you, will you vote for me? Let's do this and see how it turns out. Let's help each other!

Good luck!

/the-ideas/krisc/the-melting-point-a-last-glimpse-into-a-disappearing-world/ Report Abuse Report Abuse

Please sign up or log in to comment