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A Faint Resemblance (Part 2)

Gerlache Strait and Bransfield Strait, Antarctica

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Abstract textures of an iceberg in the Gerlache Strait in Antarctica during gloomy weather
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Abstract textures of an iceberg in the Gerlache Strait in Antarctica with dark skies
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Abstract and almost paper-like textures of an iceberg in Antarctica
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Textures in the ice of a massive iceberg in Antarctica (Gerlache Strait)
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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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