Reflections from a Frozen Land

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It was early winter when we returned to Greenland... Haunting reflections filled the freezing bays and fresh snow was all around. It really was a mystical trip, with mysterious light!

The newly formed sea ice crunched and cracked beneath the rubber keel as the outboard chewed its way through the frozen fjord. Carnage from collapsed glaciers littered the surface, weird formations floated on the crunchy sea, and topsy-turvy icebergs hovered in silence. This was our monumental platform as we cruised in close proximity to massive chunks of ice in the giant fjords.

Being this close to massive chunks of ice is incredible. It's a rush, it's exhilarating and exciting! I love being in the Zodiacs, cruising the fjords and dodging icebergs in the narrow channels. I love the thrill of going into unknown territory in a small rubber boat! I love bobbing up and down on a gentle sea with the cold air on my face, and I love the chance wildlife encounters.

This part of Greenland is truly magnificent and peaceful - we visited some amazing places and saw incredible scenes with remarkable lighting! However, after visiting the small community of Ittoqqortoormiit, a storm hit us - we had to head back across the Denmark Strait to Iceland on a bumpy North Atlantic.

Dave.

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Photos

Reflections at Frederiksdal
Glass calm conditions

The Resting palce
We did not expect to see this.

M/V Ocean Nova
Our home and exploration platform for six weeks.

Ice Carnage...
From the mighty Daugaard-Jensen Glacier.

The ship's Track
Breaking ice

Karl Ryder Cairn
At Hecla Havn on Danmark Island

Scoresby Sund
And the locations where we landed

Comments

[Christine Allcorn]

Lots of ice.
Truley amazing as usual dave. Beautiful pictures. What an adventure.

[iris]

Lyrics
you are writing incredibly lyrical and your photos are works of art. I'm dying of longing for our onward journey. safe travel fellows!!!

[Dancing Dave]

Ice is nice
Many staggeringly beautiful photos in this blog Dave. This one possibly the most ethereal.

[Dancing Dave]

Nordvestfjord
Cutting through glass...light welcoming you...stunning

[Dancing Dave]

Reflections
When they are exciting they make my spirits jump...this one maybe icy but it gives me a surge of warmth. Great shot.

[D MJ Binkley]

Another great adventure
You've had a nice long stay in Greenland and your photos are amazing.

[RFillingham]

Great writing and amazing pictures
Really enjoyed reading this. Such vivid descriptions made me feel like I was there. I almost feel seasick!