The Ascent - Fine art photography from around the world

Art, from the Edge

Museum-quality prints captured during extreme expeditions to the world's most remote and breathtaking locations.

Signature Collections

Hand-signed prints organized by theme and subject. Each collection features exclusive prints available in multiple sizes and materials.

One Print, One Tree

Every wall print you purchase helps plant a tree, creating a positive environmental impact with each piece of art you bring into your space. Your investment in fine art photography directly contributes to restoring forests, combating climate change, and preserving natural habitats around the world.

1
Tree Planted
Per Print
48 lbs
CO₂ Absorbed
Per Year (Mature Tree)
100+
Years
Lifespan Impact

About the Artist

Internationally-awarded landscape photographer Ning Ma captures the world's most remote locations through extreme expeditions.

30+ Countries

Across 5 continents

Hand-Signed

Every print personally signed

Award-Winning

Internationally recognized

Ning Ma - Internationally-awarded landscape photographer
Ning Ma - Capturing remote locations through extreme expeditions
Ning Ma - Award-winning fine art photographer
"From the highest peaks to the lowest valleys, Ma's journey has taken her around the globe to places where few humans have gone."

— Photography Now

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