Silent Icebergs... by KarmaSong
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Description
Jökulsárlón is the best known and the largest of a number of glacial lakes in Iceland. It is situated at the south end of the glacier Vatnajökull between Skaftafell National Park and Höfn. Appearing first only in 1934-1935, the lake grew from 7.9 km² in 1975 to at least 18 km² today because of heavy melting of the Icelandic glaciers. Approaching a depth of 200 m, Jökulsárlón is now probably the second deepest lake in Iceland.(wikipedia)
I took this photo on the third day of my journey around Iceland's famous road #1, as the sun was low on the horizon at about 11 p.m. Although the light was weak I had to underexpose the settings of my camera, as the sunlight in Iceland is stunningly very strong, even under dark conditions. But it was a real photographer's treat to shoot dozens of photos as the sun was subtly making its way through the clouds drifting rather rapidly. You can see in the background two immense glacial flows of the Vatnajökull glacier, down to sea-level. No need for mountaineering equipment to get close to it, which is the most extraordinary thing in this area. Hope you'll enjoy this pic, full-size...
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Comments (78)
verx nice
Fantastic atmosphere and presentation.Wonderful work.
Une merveille qui prend la direction de mes fav! Amicalement Lior
Awesome, fantastic and amazing place!!!
A stunning shot, dear Jean-Luc. Peace abounds within this work. Superb! Hugs. & Bisous. Diane. xx
Iceland must be an imposing place Jean-Luc... amazing this vista!
Very nice capture of this magical place!
Beautiful color in this fine shot.
belle mise-en-page! photo angoissante
magnificent!
It's a beautiful place...I love the colors and the atmosphere, a beautiful shot.
Very beautiful!!!!!
Merci pour le raffraichissement en ce jour de canicule ;-)
Fascinating narrative and a wonderful shot! Imagine having to underexpose a shot at 11:00 p.m.!!! Wonderful light and mood here, bravo!
Wonderful work!
Fantastic work! +555!!!
Very nice capture! PaxSV
Splendid catch of sight my friend the artic this unknown factor is a rapture for the eyes. You have to generate his hopes well. Cheer and mile mercies. An excellent choice and the sajess of a post for an imposing Artist like you ((5++)) Magnifique prise de vue mon ami l'artique cette inconnue est un ravissement pour les yeux .Tu as bien engendrer ses espoirs . Bravo et mile mercis .Un excellent choix et la sajesse d'un post pour un Artiste grandiose comme toi ((5++))
gorgeous landscape capture !!! love your lighting !!!!! exceptional work!!!
You get to visit and photograph some of the world's most magnificent treasures. And your captures are always 'top notch' photography.
INCRIVEL FOTO MEU AMIGO DEVE ESTAR MUITO FRIO.+++++++++5 FANTÁSTICO TEXTO ACHEI MUITO INTERESANTE.
stunning !! I would love to visit there !
I am amazed at icebergs.I must go to see before they are gone.stunningly beautiful capture
This is such a great shot! I love the low light effect.
Yes, this shows one reason why visiting Iceland is on my bucket list!
Amazing vista. Beautiful landscape. Really great.
Great shot.
IMPRESSIONNANT !!!
What a breathtaking landscape photo ... stunning work!
Beautiful and silent place. wonderful photo!!