Iceberg Ridges
Whilst in Antarctica I spent a lot of time being chauffeured by the tour operators in Zodiacs, providing a different perspective of the landscapes around us. Allowing our group to get up close to interesting features like icebergs and ice shelves and allowing us to quietly observe wildlife, they took us beyond the wild fringes and into the Antarctic depths. Taking the opportunity to capitalise on this proximity, I kept my camera at the ready whenever we were on these boats, always looking out for features that drew my eye amongst the snowcapped landscapes. One day, we passed a particularly large iceberg cresting above the water and etched with icy striations that really caught my attention.
Icebergs melt from underneath, the part that is submerged under the surface of the water. Once it’s melted so much, this causes a shift in weight distribution, which in turn leads the iceberg to rotate. In this case, each shift was naturally documented in the lines and ridges on the side of the iceberg, forming a beautiful pattern. Hoping to convey part of its story, I zoomed in to focus on a specific section instead of showing the whole iceberg, emphasising the grooves that had been created over time. Adding to its beauty, the iceberg is an incredible shade of blue, caused by the interaction between light and air particles in the ice. For me, it really shows the symmetry between science and the artistry of Mother Nature.
Whilst in Antarctica I spent a lot of time being chauffeured by the tour operators in Zodiacs, providing a different perspective of the landscapes around us. Allowing our group to get up close to interesting features like icebergs and ice shelves and allowing us to quietly observe wildlife, they took us beyond the wild fringes and into the Antarctic depths. Taking the opportunity to capitalise on this proximity, I kept my camera at the ready whenever we were on these boats, always looking out for features that drew my eye amongst the snowcapped landscapes. One day, we passed a particularly large iceberg cresting above the water and etched with icy striations that really caught my attention.
Icebergs melt from underneath, the part that is submerged under the surface of the water. Once it’s melted so much, this causes a shift in weight distribution, which in turn leads the iceberg to rotate. In this case, each shift was naturally documented in the lines and ridges on the side of the iceberg, forming a beautiful pattern. Hoping to convey part of its story, I zoomed in to focus on a specific section instead of showing the whole iceberg, emphasising the grooves that had been created over time. Adding to its beauty, the iceberg is an incredible shade of blue, caused by the interaction between light and air particles in the ice. For me, it really shows the symmetry between science and the artistry of Mother Nature.
Whilst in Antarctica I spent a lot of time being chauffeured by the tour operators in Zodiacs, providing a different perspective of the landscapes around us. Allowing our group to get up close to interesting features like icebergs and ice shelves and allowing us to quietly observe wildlife, they took us beyond the wild fringes and into the Antarctic depths. Taking the opportunity to capitalise on this proximity, I kept my camera at the ready whenever we were on these boats, always looking out for features that drew my eye amongst the snowcapped landscapes. One day, we passed a particularly large iceberg cresting above the water and etched with icy striations that really caught my attention.
Icebergs melt from underneath, the part that is submerged under the surface of the water. Once it’s melted so much, this causes a shift in weight distribution, which in turn leads the iceberg to rotate. In this case, each shift was naturally documented in the lines and ridges on the side of the iceberg, forming a beautiful pattern. Hoping to convey part of its story, I zoomed in to focus on a specific section instead of showing the whole iceberg, emphasising the grooves that had been created over time. Adding to its beauty, the iceberg is an incredible shade of blue, caused by the interaction between light and air particles in the ice. For me, it really shows the symmetry between science and the artistry of Mother Nature.