Floes Collection (page 4)

Harp Seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) pup, close-up of head, resting on pack ice, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec, Canada, March

Harp Seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) adult female, looking out from breathing hole on pack ice, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec, Canada, March

Model of arctic, sea, tundra, icepack and floes

Shooting seabirds - Newfoundland
Hunting (Shooting) seabirds amongst the Arctic Ice Floes of Newfoundland, Canada. Date: 1907

Newland area - Siberian Ocean, Russia Date: circa 1910s

SS Bloodhound towed to shore - Newfoundland
SS Bloodhound with a broken shaft, being towed to port by SS Diana - Newfoundland and Labrador Date: 1910

Nimrod and Floes
Shackletons ship Nimrod pushes through floes on her way to King Edward VII island. Date: circa 1907

Ice Floes Antarctic
Shackletons ship Nimrod pushes through heavy floes in the Ross Sea. The dark line on the horizon is a water- sky and indicates the existence of the open sea. Date: circa 1907

St. Johns - Newfoundland - Icebergs and Arctic Ice Floes in the Narrows Date: circa 1910s

View of waves and ice floe at sunset, Arctic Sea, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, august

Trail of icebreaker breaking through pack ice, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) dead young, killed and eaten by another Polar Bear, on pack ice, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) adult male, walking on sea ice, Svalbard, july

View from icebreaker over ice floes in polar night, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

View of melting sea ice and snow covered coastal mountains, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, late spring

View of coastal ice floes, with mountains in background, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, august

View of sea ice and snow covered coastal mountains, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, late spring

View of coastal ice floes, with fog covered mountains in background, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

View of sea ice, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, july

Tourists photographing Steller's Sea-eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) and White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) group on pack ice from boat, off Shiteko Peninsula, Hokkaido, Japan, winter

View of ice floes in polar night, Spitsbergen, Svalbard

View of ice covered sea, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) two adults, calling, standing on sea ice, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, july

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) adult, feeding on prey, standing on pack ice in habitat, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) adult, standing on pack ice, Svalbard

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"Floes: Nature's Frozen Masterpieces Unveiled" Erebus and Terror in the Pack Ice, from The Gallery of Geography (Picture No. 11050489) captures a breathtaking scene where massive ice floes dominate the landscape. These frozen giants stand as a testament to nature's raw power and beauty. In Picture No. 12479147, we witness the awe-inspiring sight of an ice boat crossing Northumberland Strait. As it glides effortlessly over the frozen surface, one can't help but marvel at how these floating chunks of ice create a unique pathway for exploration. The captivating image in Picture No. 12479143 showcases the intricate patterns formed by interlocking floes. Each piece seems like a puzzle waiting to be solved, inviting us to appreciate their delicate artistry. Moving further north, Picture No. 12478792 takes us to Svalbard, Norway, where Southern Type B Killer whales are on a relentless hunt for Weddell seals amidst coastal ice in July 2011. This snapshot encapsulates both the harsh reality of survival in icy environments and the circle of life that unfolds within them. Flying low over the ice floes (DDE-90028624), (DDE-90028625), (DDE-90028623) offers a bird's-eye view of this mesmerizing world below. From up above, we gain perspective on just how vast and expansive these frozen landscapes truly are. These images remind us that beyond their frigid exterior lies an ecosystem teeming with life and adventure waiting to be discovered. Whether it is witnessing killer whale hunts or embarking on daring expeditions across treacherous waters like those depicted in Crossing Northumberland Strait by Ice Boat (Picture No. 12479147), there is no shortage of excitement when exploring these icy realms. So next time you encounter floes - whether through photographs or firsthand experiences - take a moment to appreciate their grandeur and the stories they hold.