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Armand Patoir

« La photographie est un excellent moyen de chercher et trouver du beau partout. » Armand Patoir n’est pas né avec un appareil photo dans les mains. Mais il s’est très vite mis à aimer observer le vivant, les associations de couleurs, et les photographies anciennes. C’est à 22 ans qu’il acquiert son premier boitier et trois vieilles focales fixes manuelles : un 20mm, un 50mm et un 400mm. Ces quelques éléments constituent depuis lors son « fond de sac » qu’il emporte partout : en Nouvelle-Zélande où il vécu quelques mois, en haut des plus hauts sommets alpins suisses et français, aux Îles Kerguelen où il passa 13 mois pour le compte de l’institut Polaire français en tant que coordinateur logistique, aux Etats-Unis lorsqu’il randonna le Pacific Crest Trail, en Antarctique de l’Est lorsqu’il fut directeur technique de la station Concordia. Et, bien entendu, en France où un nombre incalculable de merveilles se présente aux yeux de quiconque se donne la peine d’y prêter attention. Observer et comprendre la nature sont pour lui une réserve inépuisable d’émerveillement. Il sait que cette passion pour le vivant est contagieuse, alors il la partage constamment autour de lui.

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Two technicians finish digging a trench in the snow with shovels, in front of an outdoor electrical box. In summer, a team of around 25 technicians from various trades carry out various maintenance tasks at the resort. This includes the electrical distribution network, which is put to the test by the cold and temperature variations, and whose needs, particularly for scientific installations, are constantly increasing. Manual labor on Concordia is particularly demanding, obviously because of the cold, but also because of the lack of oxygen. Concordia Antarctic Research Station, Dome C plateau, East Antarctica.Two technicians finish digging a trench in the snow with shovels, in front of an outdoor electrical box. In summer, a team of around 25 technicians from various trades carry out various maintenance tasks at the resort. This includes the electrical distribution network, which is put to the test by the cold and temperature variations, and whose needs, particularly for scientific installations, are constantly increasing. Manual labor on Concordia is particularly demanding, obviously because of the cold, but also because of the lack of oxygen. Concordia Antarctic Research Station, Dome C plateau, East Antarctica.© Armand Patoir / Biosphoto - RM
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Two technicians finish digging a trench in the snow with shovels,

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Photo of the team after the successful container transfer mission. On the surface, such a mission may seem straightforward, but it can be subject to a very wide and unlikely range of unforeseen events that could easily cause it to be cancelled. Little Dome C, Antarctic Plateau, AntarcticaPhoto of the team after the successful container transfer mission. On the surface, such a mission may seem straightforward, but it can be subject to a very wide and unlikely range of unforeseen events that could easily cause it to be cancelled. Little Dome C, Antarctic Plateau, Antarctica© Armand Patoir / Biosphoto - RM
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Photo of the team after the successful container transfer

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The drilling team carefully observes the behavior of the corer, the device used to drill through the ice. Little Dome C, Antarctic Plateau, AntarcticaThe drilling team carefully observes the behavior of the corer, the device used to drill through the ice. Little Dome C, Antarctic Plateau, Antarctica© Armand Patoir / Biosphoto - RM
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The drilling team carefully observes the behavior of the corer,

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Group photo of the entire staff at Christmas time. Concordia Antarctic Research Station, Dome C plateau, East Antarctica.Group photo of the entire staff at Christmas time. Concordia Antarctic Research Station, Dome C plateau, East Antarctica.© Armand Patoir / Biosphoto - RM
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Group photo of the entire staff at Christmas time. Concordia

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A snowmobile on the access road to the "American Tower". Concordia Antarctic Research Station, Dome C plateau, East Antarctica.A snowmobile on the access road to the "American Tower". Concordia Antarctic Research Station, Dome C plateau, East Antarctica.© Armand Patoir / Biosphoto - RM
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A snowmobile on the access road to the "American Tower".

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The Basler, stationed on the Terra Nova Bay ice floe in front of the Mario Zucchelli base. The mechanics take advantage of a rare lull to carry out routine maintenance. The aircraft is strapped to the ground. A squall arrives from the left. Victoria Land, AntarcticaThe Basler, stationed on the Terra Nova Bay ice floe in front of the Mario Zucchelli base. The mechanics take advantage of a rare lull to carry out routine maintenance. The aircraft is strapped to the ground. A squall arrives from the left. Victoria Land, Antarctica© Armand Patoir / Biosphoto - RM
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A cove a few kilometers from the Mario Zucchelli station, home to a colony of Adélie penguins. Victoria Land, AntarcticaA cove a few kilometers from the Mario Zucchelli station, home to a colony of Adélie penguins. Victoria Land, Antarctica© Armand Patoir / Biosphoto - RM
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A cove a few kilometers from the Mario Zucchelli station, home to

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A German BGR helicopter used in Terre Victoria to transport geologists to specific research points. These are one-off scientific programs, involving the collaboration of several countries, in this case Germany and Italy. The Germans set up a base camp several dozen kilometers from the Italian Mario Zucchelli station, using Italian logistical resources such as the Laura Bassi icebreaker to transport the helicopter, the equipment needed to set up the base camp, scientific equipment and, of course, personnel. All of this was delivered to the Mario Zucchelli station for onward transport by helicopter to the search site. Victoria Land, AntarcticaA German BGR helicopter used in Terre Victoria to transport geologists to specific research points. These are one-off scientific programs, involving the collaboration of several countries, in this case Germany and Italy. The Germans set up a base camp several dozen kilometers from the Italian Mario Zucchelli station, using Italian logistical resources such as the Laura Bassi icebreaker to transport the helicopter, the equipment needed to set up the base camp, scientific equipment and, of course, personnel. All of this was delivered to the Mario Zucchelli station for onward transport by helicopter to the search site. Victoria Land, Antarctica© Armand Patoir / Biosphoto - RM
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A German BGR helicopter used in Terre Victoria to transport

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Sunrise at the Italian Mario Zucchelli station, on the Terra Nova Bay ice floe. Victoria Land, AntarcticaSunrise at the Italian Mario Zucchelli station, on the Terra Nova Bay ice floe. Victoria Land, Antarctica© Armand Patoir / Biosphoto - RM
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Sunrise at the Italian Mario Zucchelli station, on the Terra Nova

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Two scientists perform a series of measurements on a piece of snow to determine its structure, hardness, etc. near the feet of the Concordia station. Concordia Antarctic Research Station, Dome C plateau, East Antarctica.Two scientists perform a series of measurements on a piece of snow to determine its structure, hardness, etc. near the feet of the Concordia station. Concordia Antarctic Research Station, Dome C plateau, East Antarctica.© Armand Patoir / Biosphoto - RM
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The European flag is a reminder that this project is a consortium of 10 countries. Little Dome C, Antarctic Plateau, AntarcticaThe European flag is a reminder that this project is a consortium of 10 countries. Little Dome C, Antarctic Plateau, Antarctica© Armand Patoir / Biosphoto - RM
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The European flag is a reminder that this project is a consortium

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Two scientists use a snowmobile to get around the station. Concordia Antarctic Research Station, Dome C plateau, East Antarctica.Two scientists use a snowmobile to get around the station. Concordia Antarctic Research Station, Dome C plateau, East Antarctica.© Armand Patoir / Biosphoto - RM
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Two scientists use a snowmobile to get around the station.

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