Friday, March 6, 2009

Photo Finish Friday - Haunting Blue



This is Skua Glacier in the Chilean fjords. Our cruise ship went in very close to it, closer apparently than any other cruise ship had gone.
The ice formations looked like living crystals creatures. I thought I'd ventured to a cold alien world of eerie, haunting beauty.
Please click to enlarge the photo for the full effect.

14 comments:

the Bag Lady said...

OMG - that is gorgeous! Especially when you enlarge it - you're exactly right, it's like something alien. And cold.

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, df Bag Lady. It was such a cold, beautiful spot. It's one of my favourite pics.

Reb said...

That is so beautiful and such a difference from the glaciers we see in the Rockies.

Leah J. Utas said...

It sure is, Reb.

Missicat said...

That is beautiful! Looks quiet and mysterious...

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, Missicat. Mysterious is a good way to describe it.

Anonymous said...

wow. such a beautiful photo. I wonder if I will ever make it there?

I know Ill be a traveler again when the Toddler is older but some days that feels eons away.

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks so much, MizFit. I'm sure you'll get there.

Hilary said...

That truly is lovely, Leah. I hope it's nothing the Tidy Bowl man had a part in. ;)

Leah J. Utas said...

Ewww. Hilary.
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

Anonymous said...

Wow, absolutely breathtaking, especially enlarged. I studied it for a long time, marveling at the incredible patterns.

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, TL. They really are something, aren't they?

Barbara Martin said...

Did it crack and growl while you were there, Leah?

Leah J. Utas said...

No. We were so disappointed...