Ice Bubbles №2 – Iceland Portugal

Ice Bubbles №2 – Iceland PortugalArtwork Information Air becomes trapped under ice in the form of bubbles through a process called entrapment. When water freezes, it pushes dissolved gases out, forming pockets of air between ice crystals. These pockets freeze into bubbles, which get sealed within the ice. This process creates the characteristic appearance of air bubbles trapped in ice, which can be seen in frozen waters such as this glacial lake in front of Skaftafellsjkull.

glacial landscape

I noticed an unusual pattern on the surface of a small creek and decided to stop for a closer look

the ice contracts

creating stunning patterns

and atmosphere

and sculpted surfaces reveal the dynamic

The thin ice layers create a subtle separation between subject and environment

revealing the natural patterns and colors shaped by the interplay of land

the river carries fine sediment that subtly alters its color

When the underlying mud contracts as it cools

these photographs reveal the vivid contrasts of early summer at Ståvatn—a lake perched at 979 meters (3

Scattered across the surface