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A Week of Icebergs - Tuesday
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Wally Orlowsky |
The darker blue areas in this iceberg and the one in the second picture are related to the age of the ice and the conditions under which it formed. Icebergs usually break off from glaciers, which are formed by compressing fallen snow (over thousands of years in most cases). Like the snow it is made from, the younger ice contains lots of trapped air. This results in many reflective surfaces, so all the wavelengths of sunlight are reflected, producing the traditional white color. But, the older ice is compressed by the weight of the tons of snow above it. The air is squeezed out and the ice is crystal clear for as much as several hundred feet. As light passes through this ice (and also through any deep water), more wavelengths (colors) are absorbed until only the shortest waves (blues) are left to find a reflective surface. This is the same principle that makes the sky blue. In many icebergs the dark blues are only revealed in deep cracks. But, on rare occasions the newer ice has metled away to reveal the blue core and the entire iceberg is a stunning blue (we saw none of these). Sometimes the smoothed shapes are the result of the iceberg flipping over so that the "bottom" that has been worn by the water is exposed. Technically, these two examples may not quite be big enough to icebergs, but are called "growlers".
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Paul Michko |
Beatiful perspective and shot, Wally. Also facinating background on iceburgs. Sound like you enjoyed your trip emencely.:)
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher  Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
Wow, this is interesting stuff, Wally! My iceberg expertise was sadly lacking! Thanks for the info.
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Cathy Gregor |
Fantastic images, Wally! Thanks for the lesson on bergs! -cathy
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Donna W. Neal |
Wow, I had no idea all the details of Icebergs. Thanks for the history and the beautiful pictures Wally. Can't wait to see more...:)
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Colleen Braun |
amazing and informative...
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- Claudia Kuhn Contact Claudia Kuhn Claudia Kuhn's Gallery |
Very cool Wally, thanks for the iceberg lesson too!
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Cindy Paquette |
Outstanding Wally! You've captured the "essense" of the iceburg just magically!
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Allan L. Whitehead |
Magnificent, Wally, and thanks for the lesson in history as well. Some days BP is better than the 'Discovery Channel', eh… Very well done, my dear friend - your good friend, Allan
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S J |
WOW! WOW! WOW!! Wally, this is really great!!! Thanks you so much for submitting this fantastic image!!! LOVE IT!!!
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- Bonnie C. Lackey Contact Bonnie C. Lackey Bonnie C. Lackey's Gallery |
I am loving every minute of this "trip" we are all taking...
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Marcie A. Fowler |
I'm with Bonnie I'm enjoying this trip. Your images make me feel like I was right there. This one just emits cold. Love the blue color in the iceberg and the "green" color of the water especially against the pieces of "gray" water we can see. Very well done Wally!! Thanks for the iceberg lesson as well!!
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Judith G. Secco |
Really amazing, Wally! Judy
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Marsha S. Smith |
Wally, I think the iceberg images just get better each day. They are an awesome force, but so beautiful. Great science lesson as well, Thanks.
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kathleenkparkerphotography.com - Kathleen K. Parker Contact Kathleen K. Parker Kathleen K. Parker's Gallery |
Wally, this is wonderful! I love learning about these icebergs!! More please!!! Kathleen
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Darren K. Fisher |
The close up of the iceberg made for a great abstract image, I like how the blue tones make the image feel cold.
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Donald K. Cherry |
Thank you so much, Wally! I asked for more yesterday and you delivered beyond you expectations! I hope you have even more fabulous shots of the remarkable iceberg!!
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Murry Grigsby |
Coldest lips in the world? :0) Nice image and info Wally. Yesterday's version is still my FAV so far but what a great series. The colors are wonderful!!
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Stacey M |
Very cool image Wally and even more interesting with your History of the Iceberg lesson. Can't wait to see more!
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Jessica McCollam |
Phenomenal shots, Wally! LOVE them both!:)
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Donna J. Taff |
Very beautiful, Wally!!!
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Mellanie |
Wow, fantastic images, Wally!
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Dale Gast |
Another great image, Wally!!! This is really incredible!!!
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Karen Bacon |
Thank you Mr. science for all of that interesting information!Awesome photo Wally!
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Phil Sauvey |
Wally, WOW!! Such wonderful color and detail and I LOVE the blue!!!!! Looking forward to your next!
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Karen Engelbreth |
Fantastic images, Wally!
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Dan Holm |
Wow!! Excellent icey image, Wally!! This series is amazing!
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Patty Razonable |
Extraordinary!!!! Fantastic capture and a very interesting data on these fascinating icebergs!!
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Wally Orlowsky |
Thanks all for your encouraging remarks. I just can't let the teacher in me rest (LOL).
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- Kathryn (Love) Scheet Contact Kathryn (Love) Scheet Kathryn (Love) Scheet's Gallery |
wow! so cool! and really interesting too! thanks for the lesson! :)
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- William C. Raco Contact William C. Raco William C. Raco's Gallery |
Excellent photo and fascinating explanation. Thanks, Wally!! bill
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Leonard Pierce |
Fantastic images and info Wally!!! Great job with everything!
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Stanley J. Contrades |
Would have enjoyed taking a science course with you as the teacher, Wally, with these images, and imagine school kids would love it!! This series is just excellent both in content and information!! Love those colors as well!! Much Aloha, Stan
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newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson Contact Deborah C. Lewinson Deborah C. Lewinson's Gallery |
Marvelous image and science lesson, Wally!!! -Debby
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Sharon Day |
Beautiful image, Wally!!! The colors are just amazing!
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Tom Andersen |
Congratulations on being selected as a Finalist, Wally!
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Lucia De Giovanni |
Congratulations on your Finalist Wally!
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- Claudia Kuhn Contact Claudia Kuhn Claudia Kuhn's Gallery |
Congrats Wally, love those blue tones!
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Susan T. Parady |
Congratulations, Wally!
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Sharon Day |
Congratulations, Wally!!! Good luck next round!
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Cindy Paquette |
Great recognition for this wonderous imaga Wally!! Congratulations!!
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Barbara Kehoe |
Congratulations, Wally. Fantastic.
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Terry R. Hatfield |
Congratulations To You Wally,Awesome Shot!!!
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Dan Holm |
Congratulations on this FANTASTIC Finalist, Wally!!!!!!
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- Laurence Saliba Contact Laurence Saliba Laurence Saliba's Gallery |
Congrats Wally!! Beautiful!
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- Kelly Abernathy Contact Kelly Abernathy Kelly Abernathy's Gallery |
Congratulations on a wonderful finalist! -K
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Donna W. Neal |
Congratulations on this well deserved finalist I am so glad to see them here and good luck in the next round.
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Cathy Gregor |
Congrats on your finalist, Wally!
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Darren K. Fisher |
Congrats Wally, and best of luck next round.
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Allan L. Whitehead |
Wally, congratulations on your three finalist selections. Well done, and good luck in their next steps - your good friend, Allan
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Colleen Braun |
Congratulations...this is beautiful...
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Marsha S. Smith |
Knew you had this one down cold. :) Congratulations, Wally.
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Murry Grigsby |
Congrats on your COOL finalist Wally!
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lawheadphoto.com - Larry Lawhead Contact Larry Lawhead Larry Lawhead's Gallery |
Congratulations on your Great finalist! Very dramatic shot! LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/
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Donna J. Taff |
Congrat's, Wally!!!!
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Debra Booth |
Congrats on all your terrific finalists, Wally!!
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Wally Orlowsky |
Thank you all very much for your generous comments!
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Stanley J. Contrades |
CONGRATULATIONS once again, Wally! Much Aloha, Stan
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Karen Engelbreth |
Big congrats, Wally!
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- William C. Raco Contact William C. Raco William C. Raco's Gallery |
Just love this photo and the series. Great job, Wally Congratulations, bill
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newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson Contact Deborah C. Lewinson Deborah C. Lewinson's Gallery |
Congrats yet again, Wally...fantastic!!!
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Robin L. Wehrman |
Congratulations to you Wally on this outstanding finalist!!!!!
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Deborah Sandidge |
Very "cool", congrats Wally and best of luck once again!!
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- Adilson F. Ferreira Contact Adilson F. Ferreira Adilson F. Ferreira's Gallery |
Congratulations Wally!!!
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Karen Bacon |
Congratulations Wally!The colors in this image are amazing!
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