Icefloes Collection

Coastal ice, Svalbard, Norway, July 2011

Ivory Gull (Pagophila eburnea) adult, standing on icefloe, Erik Eriksenstretet, Svalbard, August

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) footprints on icefloe, Erik Eriksenstretet, Svalbard, August

View of ocean with icefloes in evening light, Erik Eriksenstretet, Svalbard, August

View of ocean with icefloes in light of midnight sun, Erik Eriksenstretet, Svalbard, August

Tourist helicopter in flight over pack ice, departing to visit Harp Seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) colony, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec, Canada, March

Tourists with helicopter on pack ice, preparing to visit Harp Seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) colony, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec, Canada, March

Aerial view of pack ice, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec, Canada, March

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

View of ice floes in polar night, Spitsbergen, Svalbard

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

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

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

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"Frozen Tales: A Journey Through Icefloes" In the chilling depths of history, a derelict sailing vessel emerged from the icy grip of coastal ice. Discovered by the sealer Ariebis in 1905, this haunting relic revealed a tragic tale - its captain, frozen to death and forever lashed to the helm. A stark reminder of the unforgiving nature of these frozen realms. Fast forward to July 2011 in Svalbard, Norway; a mesmerizing landscape adorned with majestic icefloes. Here, amidst an ethereal backdrop, ivory gulls gracefully stood upon these floating platforms as if guarding their icy kingdom. Their presence added an enchanting touch to this Arctic wonderland. But it is not only avian creatures that find solace on these drifting masses. The iconic polar bear reigns supreme in this habitat too. In August's golden light, adult bears could be seen sitting regally or walking with purpose upon vast expanses of icefloe in Erik Eriksenstretet. Their footprints etched onto the pristine surface told tales of their silent journeys through this frigid realm. As sunset painted vibrant hues across the sky and reflected off shimmering waters, these magnificent beasts found respite on their icy thrones – resting or even sleeping peacefully under nature's grand spectacle. These snapshots capture moments frozen in time – reminders that life thrives even within such harsh conditions. Icefloes become stages for stories untold; they hold secrets both beautiful and tragic alike as they silently drift along currents unknown. As we gaze upon these images from New York Harbor freezing over in 1940 to Svalbard's captivating landscapes decades later, we are reminded that there is much more beneath the surface than meets the eye - tales waiting to be discovered within each glacial fragment adrift at sea.