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I Photographed The Beautiful Nature Of Greenland While Working There As A Glacial Geologist
I’m a scientist researching the past behaviour of the huge Greenland Ice Sheet; understanding the glacial history allows better predictions of future change.
I’ve been super lucky – my work has taken me to some very remote, very challenging, and very beautiful places.
More info: laurencedyke.com
Sometimes the weather is incredible. Kangerdlugssuaq Fjord
Boats are an excellent way of getting around. Ikertivaq
Greenlandic towns are pretty special. Ilulissat
The fjords are choked full of huge icebergs. Køge Bugt
Early starts are hard, but often worth it. Kangerdlugssuaq Fjord
A classic tidewater valley glacier. Sidegletscher, Watkins Fjord
The wildlife in Greenland can be very curious. Arctic fox
The landscape is breathtaking, but it’s often very bleak too. Petermann Fjord
The glaciers are changing fast, two years before this photo the glacier reached to the camera position. Mittivakkat Glacier
Field work can be pretty scenic. Sermilik Fjord
Arctic weather can throw some curve balls, snow showers in August. Petermann Fjord
Sunsets can also be pretty special. 50 km offshore, southeast Greenland
As the summer draws to an end it’s possible to see the Aurora Borealis. Qeqertarsuaq
Some encounters with wildlife are a little too exciting… very close call with a juvenile Polar bear
And after a long, hard day in the field nothing beats a swim
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