A Faint Resemblance (Part 2)

Gerlache Strait and Bransfield Strait, Antarctica

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Dark and atmospheric fine art landscape photography of Antarctica

Majestic iceberg surrounded by ominous skies and mountains in Antarctica

Large iceberg in Antarctica during a snow shower with dark clouds in winter

Abstract Landscape Photography of Antarctica by Jan Erik Waider

Reflections of an Iceberg in Antarctica in dark and moody weather

A group of large icebergs under dark skies in Antarctica

Blue water channels in an iceberg in Antarctica near Neko Harbour

Abstract textures of an iceberg in the Gerlache Strait in Antarctica during gloomy weather

Abstract textures of an iceberg in the Gerlache Strait in Antarctica with dark skies

Abstract ice formations of a glacier in Antarctica

Abstract and almost paper-like textures of an iceberg in Antarctica

Textures in the ice of a massive iceberg in Antarctica (Gerlache Strait)

Towering iceberg in dark ocean with magical reflections in Antarctica

Massive icebergs floating near the South Shetland Islands in Antarctica

Calm scene with icebergs in dark water in Antarctica and mountains in the background

Calm scene with a glacier and icebergs in Antarctica and dark clouds in the sky

A Faint Resemblance (Part 2)

The infinite shapes and textures of icebergs in Antarctica fascinate me again and again. Every iceberg is unique in its formation, size, and shape. Some are small, while others are massive, towering behemoths that dwarf everything around them. But what really captures the imagination is the intricate network of ridges and channels that make up their surfaces.

Icebergs are formed from the glaciers that flow from the interior of the continent to the edge of the sea. When the glacier reaches the ocean, it begins to break apart, creating icebergs of various sizes. The shapes and textures of these icebergs are determined by a variety of factors, including the rate of melting, the presence of cracks and fissures, and the impact of waves and wind.

Some of the most stunning shapes and textures are created by the melting of the iceberg's surface. As the sun beats down on the ice, it causes it to melt and refreeze, creating intricate patterns of ridges and channels that seem to go on forever. Other shapes are created by the impact of waves and wind, which can carve deep channels and curves into the surface of the ice.

The textures of the icebergs are just as varied as their shapes. Some are smooth and glassy, while others are rough and jagged. Some are translucent, allowing light to pass through, while others are opaque and appear almost black in color. And then there are the colors - from the deep blues and greens of the densest ice to the brilliant whites of freshly fallen snow.

See also my Antarctica photo book about the 24-day voyage with the sailing ship Bark Europa around the Antarctic Peninsula.

Published April 2023

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