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Coming up => A lot more photos showing the breathtaking beauty of Greenland

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Close-up on a large turquoise wave with water spraying from its top against a dark ocean and sky

Turquoise large wave splash

The splash clearly indicates the strength of the wind. Bad weather comes with special treats. During the crossing from Denmark to Greenland, a powerful storm created impressive waves that grew larger and larger over time. The beautiful turquoise color and the white splash of the clean water against the dark sky looked breathtaking. I still took a number of photos from the balcony of our cabin, until this became to dangerous. (Denmark Strait, Greenland, July 2024 - Image ID: 202407-GL-002)

A zodiac with tourists having a closer look at a large iceberg

Zodiac tour along a beautiful iceberg

As nice as it may be to observe icebergs from a cruise ship, the perspective changes a lot to the better once you get into a zodiac or kayak to have a closer look at these transient beauties. With their many different shapes and sizes, combined with the changing backgrounds and light, each of them is unique. And with them melting constantly in summer, you will never be able to get the same photo again the next day. (Akulleq, Greenland, August 2024 - Image ID: 202408-GL-021)

360 degree halo around the sun, shining onto a fjord landscape with a floating iceberg

360 degree arctic halo

On the first morning in southern Greenland, we were lucky to see a rather unusual phenomenon. A 360 degree halo effect surrounded the low standing sun rising above the fjord landscape. Apart from the mountain silhouette, the nicely illuminated iceberg made the scenery even more spectacular. (Uunartoq, Greenland, August 2024 - Image ID: 202408-GL-017)

Small waterfall dropping over sun illuminated rocks

Waterfalls everywhere…

In summer, the fjords in Southern Greenland all seem to be waterfall country. With temperatures clearly above zero, the ice on top of the mountains melts almost around the clock, resulting in countless waterfalls of all sizes making their way into the valleys. The often colorful rocks make them look very pretty. And if you are lucky, you might get some early morning or evening sunlight, creating an even nicer view. (Prince Christian Sound, Greenland, July 2024 - Image ID: 202407-GL-014)

An empty whirlpool and shower on top of a cruise ship, closed due to bad weather

Whirlpool closed and empty

Due to the heavy storm, the whirlpools on the upper deck of the cruise ship had to be emptied and closed for operation. In any case, I assume few people would have used this facility with the strong motion caused by the large waves. (Denmark Strait, Greenland, July 2024 - Image ID: 202407-GL-005)

Moss- and water landscape in the arctic tundra (closeup)

Tundra natural beauty

A hike through the tundra in Greenland in summer is a unique experience. The entire ground is filled with water, and in the short summer, plants are growing everywhere. Having a knowledgeable guide is quite helpful, also to ensure tourists don't damage the fragile ecosystem. Instead of just quickly rushing through, I took my time to take some photos of the unique flora of the arctic. (Uunartoq, Greenland, August 2024 - Image ID: 202408-GL-019)

Sunlit bow wave of a cruise ship against the backdrop of snow covered mountains

Waves meet mountains

After the rough passage through the Denmark Strait, everyone on board was happy that the storm calmed down. It made way for a beautiful sunny evening cruise through Prince Christian Sound in the South of Greenland. The previously rather scary ocean water reduced to a bow wave which added a special extra to the spectacular fjord and mountain scenery. The warm sunlight illuminated this natural beauty until late in the evening (Prince Christian Sound, Greenland, July 2024 - Image ID: 202407-GL-012)

Evening panorama of the mountains surrounding a fjord in south Greenland at sunset

Sunset over Prince Christian Sound

An evening cruise through Prince Christian Sound late on a sunny arctic summer evening is pretty romantic, except for the temperature of just 5 degrees Celsius. The dramatic landscape with the mountains on both sides of the fjord constantly changed between narrow passages and vast open space. Most of the passengers stayed outside to celebrate the sunset. (Prince Christian Sound, Greenland, July 2024 - Image ID: 202407-GL-016)

Long exposure blue hour shot of ocean waves during a strong storm

Blue hour storm waves

In summer, it doesn't get fully dark in the Arctic, so the blue hours extends much longer. Whilst most passengers were sleeping, I decided to take some more pictures of the ever-growing waves during a mighty storm. Unfortunately, it was to dangerous to go outside, but I still managed to capture the magic of the waves through the windows via long exposure. (Denmark Strait, Greenland, July 2024 - Image ID: 202407-GL-008)

Close-up on a single wave during a storm, with water spraying from its top

Gone with the wind

Zooming in on individual waves, one can appreciate the fine water spray caused by the strong wind blowing off the top layer of water. Just watching this natural phenomenon is rather interesting, provided you are not suffering from sea sickness. (Denmark Strait, Greenland, July 2024 - Image ID: 202407-GL-007)

Arctic moss details

Hiking through the tundra in Greenland in summer is a unique experience. The entire ground is filled with water, and in the short summer, plants are growing everywhere. Instead of just quickly rushing through, I took my time to have a closer look at some of the unique species such as arctic moss. A macro shot reveals the hidden beauty of this resilient plant. (Uunartoq, Greenland, August 2024 - Image ID: 202408-GL-018)

Three mountain peaks lined up behind each other, illuminated by warm evening sunlight

Three fjord mountain peaks

The cruise through Prince Christian Sound late on a sunny arctic summer evening never got boring. The landscape constantly changes, and the fjord provides new stunning views after every turn. The dramatic steep mountains on both sides were nicely illuminated by the warm sunlight. I particularly liked this ensemble of three mountain peaks nicely lined up one behind each other. (Prince Christian Sound, Greenland, July 2024 - Image ID: 202407-GL-015)

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Capturing moments on camera has been my passion for more than 40 years. And we all know that beautiful moments are best enjoyed together. Sharing my memories will hopefully inspire others to appreciate the big and little wonders of this world…

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