For how long yet?... 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.
For how long yet?....The glacier Vatnajökull has been shrinking for some years now, possibly because of climatic changes and recent volcanic activity. I can hardly imagine this view may one day vanish before our future generations come of age to see its beauty. No postwork, except the framing and signature. Enjoy it full size!/b>
Thank you very much for your comments and friendly support. Have a nice week!
Comments (81)
Spectacular vista! Beautiful!
Excellent.
such a beauty this shot.... and yes we have the same here... our glaciers are melting away
Superb image Jean-Luc! Excellent light!
Excellent capture Jean-Luc...love the lens choice and composition...a place I would enjoy exploring!
What a beautiful colorful image....
so unreal and unbelievably beautiful
Excellent capture my friend.
Fantastic view to Vatnajökul very beautiful Capture!!!!!
la vue est grandiose ! superbe shoot!
Awesome image!
stellar capture Jean - Luc, impressive view and composition, excelente colors and wonderful light.
Une image magnifique par ses détails et la saturation naturelle des bleus.
totally awesome!
Beautiful! I hope that the lake lasts long enough for the next generation to view.
Nature and nature is not the same. I feel that the most of us have lost the feeling for "real" nature. A park is not nature, and a german wood is often only a wood plantation. Your pic is showing the really nature in its full beauty. It works without words and describing. Looks great when zooming in. Thanks for sharing.
I love too, awesome sky, really! :) Thanks for your comment! :)
Stunning Photography!.....and very sobering commentary.....Excellent work!!
Stunning, awesome vista!
Oui pour combien de temps!??? Voila pourquoi l'Europe subi une hiver rude cette année! Trop d'eau douce entre dans l'Atlantique nord! Ceci ralenti le fameux Gulf Stream
Very beautiful cool blue colours, such a great place!