Floes Collection (page 5)

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

Brunnich's Guillemot (Uria lomvia) flock, swimming at edge of sea ice, Spitsbergen, Svalbard

White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) two adults, standing on sea ice, Nemuro Channel, Hokkaido, Japan, winter

Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) silhouetted at sunset, standing on ice floe in habitat, Arctic Sea, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, august

Antarctic Minke Whale (Balaenoptera bonaerensis) adult, surfacing amongst ice floes, Neko Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Icebreaker with Zodiac rigid-hulled inflatable boats on deck, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

Origo icebreaker moored in pack ice, Arctic Sea, Svalbard, september

Crabeater Seal (Lobodon carcinophagus) adult, resting on ice floe, Lemaire Channel, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Bearded Seal (Erignathus barbatus) adult, resting on floating pack ice, Svalbard

Brunnich's Guillemot (Uria lomvia) adults, summer plumage, flock swimming at sea and standing on ice floe in coastal habitat, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, july

Ivory Gull (Pagophila eburnea) adult, feeding, scavenging on Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) carcass, on pack ice, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

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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.