Glacier front in Wijdefjorden, Svalbard, Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands
Maximilian Lehrke
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Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands Glacier front in Wijdefjorden, Svalbard

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Some of the glaciers are still inside the water and not on land. This here is a perfect example of a big one, where the front is huge.

Photography Tips

Use a tele-zoom lens and pay attention to some symmetric lines like the break between the water and the ice.

Travel Information

This picture is just possible with a multiple day ship cruise. In the internet are many providers for different tours in Svalbard. If you want to travel to this remote region you should book your cruise in advance to make sure that they have enough space and the right cabin for your style of traveling.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Nearly no other people
Best Timing Daytime in summer
Sunrise & Sunset Sun is always above the horizon today | current local time: 04:30
Photo Themes arctic expedition fog foggy foggy morning Glacier Glacier front Glacier water ice

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