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ABC - Wednesday, “G” Is For Glacier

OK, this is my first attempt at this ABC thingy, “G” just happened to come at the right time. As I have seen many glaciers over the last 2 weeks I thought I would share just a few of the many photographs I have taken.

I am not suggesting that these are the best ones I have taken but they are ones that come to hand easily when uploading from my card to my computer.

Just think, if I was still using film, these would probably be developed along with the Christmas 2007 photographs.

In order they are:

01 Harvard Glacier, College Fjord, Alaska

02 Harvard Glacier, College Fjord, Alaska

03 Portage Glacier, Near Whittier, Alaska

04 Portage Glacier, Near Whittier, Alaska

05 Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau, Alaska

 

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The last photograph shows an example of glacial calving, where huge chunks of ice break off the main glacier. This may not look impressive on this photo, you have to be there to appreciate the noise and vision. Some of the ice falling can weigh many tons.

When you are close to the glaciers it is hard to imagine that they are as tall as some of the high rise buildings you see in America.

So there you go, my first attempt, what do you think?

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13 Responses to “ABC - Wednesday, “G” Is For Glacier”

  1. Ali says:
    05/09/2007 at 11:35 am

    Oh My God! These photographs are just fantastic!! The first is my favourite, the detail is so clear.

    Welcome to ABC Wednesday, I’m sure, like the rest of us, it will creep into everything you look at, wondering if you could photograph it and which letter category it will fall into!!!

    PS ~ thanks for visiting and commenting on my ABC

  2. Mike says:
    05/09/2007 at 12:22 pm

    Stunning photos there Pete. I can’t wait to see the rest of your holiday pics.

  3. WalksFarWoman says:
    05/09/2007 at 12:44 pm

    Hi Peter - nice to meet you!
    I think I would be scared to get so close to these glaciers, especially knowing that there is much more under water than above. Great photo opportunity though, well done, bet that’s a trip you won’t forget.

    Bet it’s the one and only glacier this morning!

    Will add you to my ABC blogroll.

  4. david mcmahon says:
    05/09/2007 at 01:18 pm

    G’day Peter,

    Welcome aboard ABC Wednesday.

    Great pictures - I did the Inside Passage cruise and a trip to the Yukon too.

    You can find a lot of Yukon stuff on my blog - and there’s some Alaska content as well.

    Skagway was wonderful, and will feature in one of my novels. Do keep in touch.

    Keep smiling

    David

  5. david mcmahon says:
    05/09/2007 at 01:19 pm

    Forgot to see I’ll add you to my blogroll

  6. kml says:
    05/09/2007 at 01:39 pm

    Wow - those are impressive images! Thanks for joining ABC Wednesday and sharing them with us!

    I will add you to my blogroll shortly.

    PS - very original background for your blog - I like it!

  7. ruth says:
    05/09/2007 at 03:40 pm

    I doubt whether I’ll ever see a glacier for real….these shots are magnificent! I’m really glad you’ve joined ABC Wednesday :o)

  8. photowannabe says:
    05/09/2007 at 06:07 pm

    Welcome to ABC Wednesday. What do I think? One word….super. The glaciers are so spectacular. Glad you caught the calving picture.
    Thanks for visiting my G Wednesday and your comments. Please come again anytime.

  9. Annie says:
    05/09/2007 at 10:52 pm

    Oh you smart one, to take the trip along the Inner Passage now when the rest of the world is hot hot hot. At least that is what I think you were doing there.

    These glaciers look very big indeed, even though it seems some melting or calving is happening to them. Global warming evidence here?

    Welcome to ABC Wednesday. I bet no one else thought to use a glacier photo for today.

  10. Nicole says:
    29/09/2007 at 07:57 pm

    Welcome to ABC Wednesday’s Peter and thanks for commenting on my “G” photos.

    Your glacier photos are stunning and what an experience you must have had taking your photos.

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    14/11/2007 at 07:27 pm

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