Textures of Glacier Ice
Breiðamerkurjökull, Iceland
![Reflections on glacial ice in an ice cave in Iceland](files/images/portfolio-2024/northlandscapes-iceland-textures-of-glacier-ice-01.jpg)
![Reflections on glacial ice of Breiðamerkurjökull glacier in Iceland](files/images/portfolio-2024/northlandscapes-iceland-textures-of-glacier-ice-02.jpg)
![Abstract glacier structures in the ice of Breiðamerkurjökull in Iceland](files/images/portfolio-2024/northlandscapes-iceland-textures-of-glacier-ice-03.jpg)
![Abstract glacier structures in the ice of Breiðamerkurjökull glacier in Iceland](files/images/portfolio-2024/northlandscapes-iceland-textures-of-glacier-ice-04.jpg)
![Abstract glacier patterns in the glacier ice of Breiðamerkurjökull in Iceland](files/images/portfolio-2024/northlandscapes-iceland-textures-of-glacier-ice-05.jpg)
![Blue glacial ice of Breiðamerkurjökull in Iceland](files/images/portfolio-2024/northlandscapes-iceland-textures-of-glacier-ice-06.jpg)
![Blue glacier ice with light reflections in Iceland](files/images/portfolio-2024/northlandscapes-iceland-textures-of-glacier-ice-07.jpg)
![Details of a glacier wall in an ice cave in Iceland](files/images/portfolio-2024/northlandscapes-iceland-textures-of-glacier-ice-08.jpg)
![Details of a glacier wall in an ice cave in Iceland (Vatnajökull)](files/images/portfolio-2024/northlandscapes-iceland-textures-of-glacier-ice-09.jpg)
![Blue ice of Breiðamerkurjökull glacier in Iceland with light reflections](files/images/portfolio-2024/northlandscapes-iceland-textures-of-glacier-ice-10.jpg)
![Blue glacier ice of Breiðamerkurjökull in Iceland with abstract patterns](files/images/portfolio-2024/northlandscapes-iceland-textures-of-glacier-ice-11.jpg)
![A hole in the ceiling of a cave in a glacier in Iceland](files/images/portfolio-2024/northlandscapes-iceland-textures-of-glacier-ice-12.jpg)
Textures of Glacier Ice
Vatnajökull, Iceland's largest glacier, captivates with its fascinating textures and the breathtaking blue tones of its ice. These features arise from the compression of snow layers over time, resulting in distinct bands and textures within the glacier. The weight and pressure of the ice expel air bubbles, enhancing transparency and brilliance. As the glacier moves, it interacts with the underlying landscape, gradually eroding and shaping the ice, which exposes fresh surfaces and reflects light in various shades of blue. The result is a breathtaking display of glacial beauty, shaped by natural forces over centuries.
Most of the motifs in this series were captured in a glacier cave located inside Breiðamerkurjökull, which is a glacier tongue of Vatnajökull.
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All photos from this series are available for licensing and as gallery-quality fine art prints:
Jan Erik Waider
mail@northlandscapes.com
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