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Glacier Lodge Eqi – Up Close with Greenland’s Calving Wonder

Lisa Michele Burns — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:26:12 +0000

Glacier Lodge Eqi, Greenland Thunderous echoes of crashing ice ripple across the bay like a constant chorus of nature’s beat. Nothing can prepare you for the sound of a glacier calving. It’s a clap, crack and deep rumble that rolls across the surface of the water, seemingly gathering pitch and speed. The best part, it’s a delayed sound so you need to really focus and watch the glacier to actually catch a calving in action. If you wait for the sound you’ll always be 7-10 seconds too late due to how sound travels across the fjord. Located a 3.5hr ice breaker boat ride north of Ilulissat, Eqi Glacier is one of the world’s most active and there’s no doubt a visit will include it’s fair share of tumbling ice shows. As the boat cruises through the Ataa Strait, teal coloured water shares the scene with icebergs ranging in sizes from mega mansions through to dinner plates* (*not official measurements 😉). If a long boat ride sounds boring, then you’ve been on board the wrong boats. This one is endlessly fascinating. Every passing iceberg is unique in shape, tone and pattern making the journey a photographer’s buffet of potential shots. Before...

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Ilulissat, Greenland – A Guide to Photogenic Experiences

Lisa Michele Burns — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:47:23 +0000

Capture the Magic of Greenland in Ilulissat Ilulissat is somewhere you need to visit in your lifetime if you’re into icebergs and all things arctic. Frozen natural wonders meet a culture that’s as fascinating as it is colourful forming a photogenic dreamscape of possibilities. As Greenland’s third largest city, Ilulissat is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ilulissat Icefjord where the world’s fastest moving glacier funnels icebergs towards Disko Bay. It’s a sight that’s hard to comprehend upon first glace. It’s sheer scale, shapes, patterns and the vast whiteness can take a few days to really soak up so be sure to plan for at least five days! Basing yourself in Ilulissat is a great way to ensure you can take advantage of the many tours and hiking routes that begin in town. Having spent two weeks exploring the region in July, I’ve put together this guide of photogenic experiences should you need a little inspiration for your own trip. Midnight Sun Icefjord Cruise Prepare yourself for what will be one of the best evenings of your life. No question. Before you’ve barely left the harbour at 10pm, the boat will be cruising past floating icebergs, some...

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3 Scenic Greenland Photography Locations to Visit

Rayann Elzein — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 03:00:58 +0000

When you think about photos of Greenland, the first images that come to your mind are probably the immense icecap that covers about 80% of the country or the huge icebergs floating in the ocean. Add to this countless sled dogs, high snow-capped mountains, brightly coloured houses, beautiful northern lights (aka aurora borealis), and a rich Inuit culture. It’s truly one of the most extraordinary places on earth. This guide was written by Arctic + Aurora Photographer Rayann Elzein When planning a trip to Greenland, I decided to stay three entire weeks which gave me plenty of time to experience and photograph all the beauty of 3 Greenland photography locations, all of which were located in West Greenland: Ilulissat, Disko Island and Uummannaq. Having a lot of time in each location allowed me to really immerse myself in the landscapes and features that each place has to offer. With this guide on The Wandering Lens I want to share my tips on the best Greenland photography locations, the best places to see the northern lights, and the best hiking trails to follow. Greenland Photography Locations… #1 Ilulissat [hygge_icon icon=”flag”] 69.2167° N, -51.1° E The entrance point to West Greenland is without...

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Where to Stay for an Adventure in the Lofoten Islands

Lisa Michele Burns — Thu, 11 May 2017 14:28:30 +0000

Arriving down the snow covered driveway I could see the rolling waves of the Arctic Sea and fishing boats in the distance. As we opened the car doors the fresh salty air hit our faces and the sound of sea birds took over from the music we’d been listening to in the car. This was to be our home base while we explored the Lofoten Islands. The cosy Hattvika Lodge on the shores of Ballstad. There’s something so special about being by the sea, a calmness and clarity that the water instantly creates. Waking up to a view where fishing boats float by is definitely a nice way to start the day as you sip a warm tea and plan the adventures ahead! I had heard a lot about Hattvika Lodge from other photographers and as soon as I met the lodge’s owner Kristian, I immediately knew why it’s become so popular. His enthusiasm for the outdoors is contagious and he knows exactly where to send you to take amazing photos. Not to mention the lodge has all the equipment you’ll ever need to hike, kayak or sail your way around the Norwegian coastline. From Oru Kayaks to snow shoes...

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