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Scenic view of an arctic river and a glacier in the background

Reindeer glacier and river

Upon disembarkation from our cruise ship, there was still a lot of time before our return flight from the airport of Kangerlussuaq. We therefore decided to join a half-day bus excursion to the Reindeer Glacier. The gravel road led through a nice and ever-changing arctic landscape. Upon arrival, we enjoyed the scenic view over the river and the glacier. The moraines clearly indicate how much ice has been lost already. (Reindeer Glacier, Greenland, August 2024 - Image ID: 202408-GL-136)

Early morning fjord landscape with pink clouds above the mountain range

Morning fjordscape in pink

Before disembarking our cruise ship at the end of the Kangerlussuaq fjord, I got up early in the morning. As such, I could once again enjoy the beautiful light on the surrounding mountains. The pink clouds above the dark rocks and the blue water added a unique mood to the spectacular scenery (Kangerlussuaq Fjord, Greenland, August 2024 - Image ID: 202408-GL-134)

View of Greenland mountain landscape in summer with lots of lakes, taken from an Air Greenland plane.

Take-off from Kangerlussuaq airport

The airport of Kangerlussuaq was originally established in 1941 by US military, Today it is one of just two airports in Greenland large enough to deal with large aircrafts. As the international hub of Air Greenland, we took our return flight from here. Shortly before reaching the cloud cover, I managed to take this shot with the beautiful arctic summer mountain landscape full of lakes. (Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, August 2024 - Image ID: 202408-GL-137)

Reflection of a red house with white windows in blue water with seaweed

Red house seaweed reflections

Most of the times when you capture reflections in the water, the image will include both the original object as well as the mirrored twin. During my walk along the beautiful beaches near Itilleq, I spotted the colorful piece of art. To further enhance the abstract character of the photo, I decided to limit the image to the reflection only, without showing the house itself. A colorful feast for the eyes... (Itilleq, Greenland, August 2024 - Image ID: 202408-GL-129)

Closeup on a mountain valley with snow-covered peaks at the end, nicely illuminated by the evening sun

Entering the Kangerlussuaq fjord

Towards the end of our journey, our ship made its way up the impressive Kangerlussuaq fjord. With a length of more than 160km, this somehow was a journey on its own. The scenery was absolutely spectacular, especially when we entered the fjord. High snow covered mountains on both sides accompanied until late in the evening. And with the sun still above the horizon, we enjoyed some beautifully illuminated peaks (Kangerlussuaq Fjord, Greenland, August 2024 - Image ID: 202408-GL-132)

Closeup on a colorful rock in the water, covered almost entirely by seaweed

Wonderful seaweed hairstyle

When I saw this rock covered almost entirely by yellowish seaweed, I couldn't avoid to think about an extraordinary hairstyle with a bold spot on top of the head. I found this interesting arrangement during a stroll on the beaches near Itilleq in West Greenland. The cold surrounding water was crystal clear, and provided a beautiful contrast to the warm colors of the aquatic algae (Itilleq, Greenland, August 2024 - Image ID: 202408-GL-128)

Closeup on red door handle that opens the white door of a wooden house painted in blue

The red door handle

Given the harsh weather conditions, the typical houses in Greenland are constantly exposed. Therefore, regular paint refreshment is needed to protect the wood against moisture, and to maintain the beautiful idyllic look. When you take a closer look, you can find very interesting patterns of weathered paint. I took this photo in the small village of Itilleq. (Itilleq, Greenland, August 2024 - Image ID: 202408-GL-123)

Scenic view of a small remote settlement wit colorful wooden houses on the coast of west Greenland

Greenland village life

From the elevated position of a nearby hill, the village of Itilleq looks even more idyllic. Located on the Itinninnguaq island, the diverse colors of the wooden houses shine in the afternoon sun making its way through the cloud cover. When you take a closer look, you can spot the small soccer pitch in the center of the village, being one of the most popular leisure activities in summer (Itilleq, Greenland, August 2024 - Image ID: 202408-GL-126)

Macro shot of red lichen growing on a black and white colored rock

Colorful red lichen on a rock

Apart from moss, lichen is a common species in Greenland, Whilst they can grow on almost every surface, I found the most interesting colonies on top of stones. Zooming in with a macro shot reveals the fragile beauty of these interesting patterns. And whilst they look and grow in similar places like moss, they have no roots, and are not closely related with any plants. (Itilleq, Greenland, August 2024 - Image ID: 202408-GL-124)

Scenic view of a coastal mountain range with low hanging white clouds below a darker sky

Cloudy Greenland mountain range

On our approach towards Itilleq, we cruised along the mountainous coast of West Greenland. Contrary to the previous days, there was no clear blue sky anymore. I was quite happy about this, since the clouds ensured some softer light, and created a different atmosphere for the photos. I especially liked these low hanging white clouds below a darker sky with an interesting pattern in the sky (Itilleq, Greenland, August 2024 - Image ID: 202408-GL-120)

A large whale taking a breath in the cold water of the icefjord

Best things for last

Even though it was already time for our boat to turn around and get back to Ilulissat, the captain continued to navigate even deeper into the icefjord. After we reached a larger water opening without ice, we understood why. The crew apparently knew that a whale enjoyed its afternoon in these calm but cold waters. Thankfully, it was time to breathe, so we got some good views from not so far away. (Ilulissat, Greenland, August 2024 - Image ID: 202408-GL-118)

Scenic view of a Greenland village cemetery surrounded by beautiful mountains, nature and water

A cemetery in nature

Upon arrival in Itilleq, I decided to take an extended walk around the village. This included to climb onto a small elevation overlooking the settlement and its surroundings. From there, I had a great view on the local cemetery with a white wooden fence around it which is typical for Greenland. The background with the cloud covered mountains and the fjord landscape provide an amazing natural background. (Itilleq, Greenland, August 2024 - Image ID: 202408-GL-125)

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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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