Mendenhall Lake w/ icebergs, a photo from Alaska, West

Photographer's Note

This photo was taken at the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska. These are smaller pieces that calved off of the main glacier some time ago and were in the process of melting away in the Mendenhall Lake formed by the glacier run-off. Mendenhall Glacier is about 13 miles long and is part of the Juneau ice field.

I don't know enough to go into all of the science behind it, but the brilliant blue color of the glacier ice is due to a combination of factors including how old the ice is, how much pressure it has been under, and the fact that it does not reflect light but absorbs it. I was told by a park ranger that you can only see the bluest of blue ice for a short period of time after the glacier has calved, thereby revealing the old ice within.

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jemaflor (148124) 2017-06-12 23:14

Hi Michelle,
Beautiful landscape, excellent photogenic blue ice, a good focal point of the view, interesting contrast with the foggy dark BG, tfs.

pajaran (116947) 2017-06-12 23:30 [Comment]

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daddo (28748) 2017-06-13 0:27

I think we have to be prepared to witness some stunning nature shots from you. That glowing iceberg provides special contrast against a foreboding but stunning background. Interesting note. Regards. Klaudio.

Royaldevon (86364) 2017-06-13 2:32

Hello Michelle,

This was a difficult shot with such low light conditions but you have captured the mood well and, more particularly, you have shown us quite clearly the unusual blue ice! I must admit, I have never seen anything like it before and, with the inclusion of the low clouds in your frame, it looks quite eerie.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

worldcitizen (16226) 2017-06-13 17:42

Hello Michelle,
This is another beautiful scene from Alaska. I really like the blue color of the glacier pieces, and the mist in the background. The mood in this scene is wonderful.

emka (158680) 2017-06-14 23:48

Hello Michelle, Splendid picture from Alaska, the place that very few (if any) of us was there. Interesting blue ice from the glaciers. marvelous landscape photo.
You have beautiful pictures. Welcome on TE. But it would be nice if you also write more critiques to be a member of our community.

Kind regrad s MAlgo

fritzi007 (14698) 2017-06-17 0:51