The Last of the Viking Whalers
Norwegians still hunt whales, but changing times are affecting the industry and the culture surrounding it. Even though I loathe whale hunting, this piece is typically National Geographic, in that it inspires awe and compassion even in the most abhorrent situations.
Read the article and see more photographs by Marcus Bleasdale here: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/06/viking-whalers/smith-text
Hugo Schwyzer (via milesaboveyourcircumstance) (Source: arpeggia)