Floes Collection (page 7)

Icebergs in a lagoon at dawn. This is Jokulsarlon Ice Lagoon, Iceland. The lagoon and icebergs have been formed from meltwater and ice from the large Vatnajokull Glacier

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) adult, rear view, walking on sea ice, Spitsbergen, Svalbard

Atlantic Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) two adults, yawning, resting on ice floe, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, august

Winter lake with mountains
A view toward a snow-capped peak across a cold wintery lake. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Duke of Abruzzi and Ship Stella Polari
Duke of Abruzzi and Arctic Exploration Ship Stella Polari - card produced in memory of the Festivities - 27th January 1901

Winter lake with mountains with Snowy Owl
A view toward a snow-capped peak across a cold wintery lake. A snowy Owl has been added to th border framing the scene. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

A young polar bear (Ursus maritimus) leaping from floe to floe on multi-year ice floes in the Barents Sea off
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Adult polar bear (Ursus maritimus) reflected in melt water pool on multi-year ice floes in the Barents Sea off
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Crabeater seals (Lobodon carcinophaga) resting on ice floe, Antarctica
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Young female polar bear (Ursus maritimus) jumping from floe to floe on multi-year ice floes in the Barents Sea off
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Curious young female polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on multi-year ice floes in the Barents Sea off the eastern coast of
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Looking straight down on a young polar bear (Ursus maritimus) from the bow of the ship on multi-year ice floes in
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CREDIT: Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock CAPTION: The image of a crying face has appeared in a glacier off Norway
Views of Austfonna, an ice cap located on Nordaustlandet in the Svalbard archipelago in Norway. It is the largest ice cap by area and with 1, 900 km= the second largest by volume in Europe

Franklin / Trent in Floes
Lieutenant John Franklin on his first expedition: the Trent among ice floes which halted their expedition, although they did bring back some valuable charts

Dog Sleigh in Arctic
A dog-team draw a sledge across ice-floes in the Arctic

Fishing / Norway / Dangers
The variety of fishing styles in the Norwegian Sea, from ship-based catches to the dangers of fishing while balanced on floes of ice!

Thames Frozen 1854
Though not completely frozen over, the river below London Bridge is strewn with ice- floes as though this was the Arctic !

Ice Floes Breaking
Icefloes breaking up

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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.