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Icebird

© Chris Budny
Deluxe Website: chrisbudny.com

Icebird

Uploaded: September 24, 2012 03:55:16

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One of many highlights on the trip was an all-too-quick visit to the famous Jökulsárlón lagoon, where new icebergs are born, breaking off the
tongue of the glacier nearby to float serenely out to sea. Even in the poor weather that evening, the lagoon was magical;
still water, huge and small icebergs slowly drifting by or temporarily stuck on the lagoon's bottom, and a seal occasionally breaking the surface nearby.
Of all the stops we made, this is probably the one where I wanted an entire day to explore; the weather was even worse the next day, alas.
The profile of this one massive chunk of ice was so birdlike, it was almost like someone had sculpted it to be so.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Joy Rector September 24, 2012

beautiful shot #1488081

Michelle Alton September 24, 2012

DEFINITELY a frozen bird was the seed of this iceberg. What a brilliant play on words for your title and the image is gorgeous, Chris. #10335135

Linda D. Lester level-classic September 24, 2012

It sure makes you see a bird! This had to be awesome to see! Outstanding shot Chris! #10335168

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic September 24, 2012

Fantastic eye and great capture, Chris! #10335217

Bob Cournoyer level-classic September 24, 2012

Good eye, Chris....although, it more resembles a walrus to me.... :-) #10335440

Patti Coblentz September 24, 2012

We're I the picker of winners, this capture would definitely be one. Outstanding capture, Chris! I cannot imagine how incredible this must have been to experience. #10338145

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 25, 2012

Thanks so much, folks! Patti, were I the picker of judges, you'd have my vote ;)
It was an amazing place, even in bad weather (you can see how lead-grey the sky was; very foggy/misty.) I've only seen "gorgeous light" images shot at this location (ice with amazing sunrises or sunsets) so I took it as a challenge to try and capture the icebergs in what the tour guide the next day said was "100% typical weather for here." :) #10339935

Martha R. Mazon level-classic September 27, 2012

So dramatic, Christopher, with wonderful lines, tones and shapes! What a place! #10343476

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 27, 2012

Thank you, Martha! #10343582

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