In the wildest and roughest area of the world, the nature is raw and carries the touch of humans. In the 17th and 18th century, Svalbard was a center for whaling. In the 20th century, coal mining was the main activity. I stayed in Longyearbyen during the first months of 2015, and my plan was to work with contrasts in a snowy environment. But as the climate debate increased over the years and the signs of consequence of the human touch became more visible, the stories of the photos changed. It is obviously winter in my photos. It is no longer obviously for how long. What is needed for humans to survive on Svalbard Islands, is slowly destroying it. These photos are photos of nature. Touched by humans. The contrasts of the snow is quiet. I like quiet.  And I like the human presents in the nature of Svalbard.