Arctic Coast Collection

landscape of jumbled ice on the frozen Arctic ocean, off Herschel island and the Mackenzie River delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

looking out at the Arctic ocean from Cape Thompson, 26 miles south of Point Hope, Chuckchi Sea, Arctic Alaska

common murre, Uria aalge, and thick-billed murre, Uria lomvia, flocks on ice floes during spring breakup along the Arctic coast, Alaska

snowy owl, Nycttea scandiaca, in flight over the National Petroleum Reserves, outside Barrow, Arctic coast of Alaska

snowy owl, Nycttea scandiaca, on tundra in the National Petroleum Reserves, outside Barrow, Arctic coast of Alaska

midnight sun over spring breakup of ice south of Barrow, National Petroleum Reserves, Arctic coast of Alaska

tundra landscape with freshwater ponds along the Arctic coast, by the Colville River, National Petroleum Reserves, Alaska

tundra landscape along the Arctic coast, off the Colville River, National Petroleum Reserves, Alaska

drill site, part of Prudhoe Bays industrial oil fields and sprawling development, Beaufort sea, Arctic coast of Alaska

aerial of spring breakup of ice along the Arctic coast, off the National Petroleum Reserves, Chuckchi Sea, Alaska

aerial of multi-layer ice (freshwater pans formed over the years where the salt is
Aerial of multi-layer ice during spring breakup, off the National Petroleum Reserves, Chuckchi Sea, Arctic coast of Alaska

Aerial of multi-layer ice (fresh water pans formed over years and years where the
Aerial of multi-layer ice during spring breakup, off the National Petroleum Reserves, Chuckchi Sea, Arctic coast of Alaska

polar bears, Ursus maritimus, playing around on the pack ice, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, cub rolling around on the pack ice, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, track in mud, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

ringed seal, Phoca hispida, on multi-layer ice (fresh water pans formed over years
ringed seal, Phoca hispida, on multi-layer ice, Chuckchi Sea, off shore from Point Barrow, Arctic Alaska

aerial view of spring ice breakup along the coast east of Point Barrow, National Petroleum Reserves, Arctic Alaska

spectacled eider, Somateria fischeri, pair on a freshwater lake, National Petroleum Reserves, off Point Barrow, Arctic Alaska. Rare bird with declining species

sabines gull, Xema sabini, fishing in a freshwater lake in the National Petroleum Reserves, off Point Barrow, Arctic Alaska

king eider, Somateria spectabilis, on jumbled ice over the frozen Chuckchi Sea, off Point Barrow, Arctic Alaska

seal hole on the frozen Chuckchi Sea, off shore from Point Barrow, Arctic Alaska

whistling swan, Cygnus columbianus, and snow geese, Chen caerulescens, along the coast of the central Arctic, Alaska

muskox, Ovibos moschantus, bull on the central North Slope of the Brooks Range, Alaska

pacific loon, Gravia pacifica, with a fish in its beak on the central Arctic coast
NA, USA, Alaska, pacific loon, Gravia pacifica, with a fish in its beak on the central Arctic coast of Alaska

pacific loon, Gravia pacifica, on the central arctic coast of Alaska
NA, USA, Alaska, pacific loon, Gravia pacifica, on the central arctic coast of Alaska

North America, USA, Alaska. Snow dusted peaks of the northern Brooks Range tower over the green rolling arctic coastal plain tundra

muskox, Ovibos moschatus, skull on the 1002 coastal plain, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
muskox skull on the 1002 coastal plain, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope of the Brooks Range, Alaska

grizzly bear, Ursus horribils, brown bear, Ursus arctos, on the North Slope of the Brooks Range
USA, Alaska, grizzly bear, brown bear, on the North Slope of the Brooks Range

rangers cabin on Herschel Island, off the Mackenzie River delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

Mary Margarets cabin on Herschel Island, off the Mackenzie River delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

thousand-year-old ice in a side cliff on Herschel Island, off the Mackenzie River delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

Herschel Island museum that once held a jail in it, off the Mackenzie River delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

hunter and trapper cabin on Herschel Island during a snowstorm, off the Mackenzie River delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

jumbled ice on the frozen Arctic ocean, off Herschel island, Mackenzie River delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

inupiat hunter Jack Kayotuk sleds down a snow bank on his back, Herschel Island, off the Mackenzie River delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

snow bunting, Plectrophenax nivalis, on the snow-covered tundra, National Petroleum Reserves, off Point Barrow, Arctic Alaska

town on Herschel Island, off the Mackenzie River delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

open leads in the pack ice on the frozen Arctic ocean, off Herschel Island and the Mackenzie River delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

winter landscape on Herschel island, on the frozen Arctic ocean, off the Mackenzie river delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

inupiat graveyard on Herschel island, off the Mackenzie River delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

old church on Herschel Island, off the Mackenzie River delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

graveyard headstone on Herschel island, off the Mackenzie River delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

airplane dropping off supplies on Herschel Island, off the Mackenzie River delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

Jack Kayotuk and Alice Faith on frozen landscape on the Arctic ocean, off Herschel island and the Mackenzie River delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

snow machine and sled on the frozen Arctic ocean, off Herschel island and the Mackenzie River delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

frozen landscape on the Arctic ocean, off Herschel island and the Mackenzie River delta, Yukon Territory, Canada

military dew line site along the Arctic coast, west of Herschel Island, Yukon, Canada

landscape of the frozen Arctic ocean west of Herschel Island, off the Mackenzie River delta, Yukon, Canada

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"Exploring the Enchanting Arctic Coast: A Journey Through Frozen Wonders" As I stood on the Arctic coast, off Herschel Island, my eyes were greeted by a mesmerizing landscape of jumbled ice on the frozen Arctic ocean. The sheer beauty and grandeur of this icy expanse left me in awe. Moving further south to Cape Thompson, 26 miles from Point Hope, I found myself looking out at the vastness of the Arctic ocean. It was a sight that evoked both tranquility and adventure, as if beckoning me to explore its secrets. On these frozen waters, flocks of common murre and thick-billed murre gracefully perched on ice floes. Their presence added life to this otherwise desolate environment, reminding me of nature's resilience even in extreme conditions. Witnessing a thick-billed murre in flight along the Arctic coast was truly captivating. Its wings effortlessly gliding through the crisp air showcased nature's mastery in adapting to its surroundings. Cape Thompson revealed another marvel - a colony of nesting thick-billed murres clinging onto cliffs along the Arctic coast. Their collective calls echoed across the rugged terrain, creating an enchanting symphony amidst their rocky abode. Venturing outside Barrow into National Petroleum Reserves, I caught sight of a majestic snowy owl soaring above me. Its graceful flight against an endless sky painted a picture-perfect moment that will forever be etched in my memory. The tundra landscapes within National Petroleum Reserves held their own charm. From freshwater ponds dotting the coastline near Colville River to expansive stretches untouched by human presence – each scene offered glimpses into an untouched world where nature reigns supreme. As midnight sun cast its golden glow over spring breakup of ice south of Barrow within National Petroleum Reserves, it felt like witnessing magic unfold before my eyes. Nature's transition from winter slumber to vibrant awakening filled me with a sense of wonder and appreciation.