Arctic Collection (page 14)

Colorful houses by the sea. Ilulissat, Greenland

Sled dog in the small town Uummannaq. During winter the dogs are still used as dog teams to pull sledges of fishermen. Greenland, Danish Territory

Sled dog in the small town Uummannaq. During winter the dogs are still used as dog teams to pull sledges of fishermen. Greenland, Danish Territory

Sled dog puppy in the small town Uummannaq. During winter the dogs are still used as dog teams to pull sledges of fishermen. Greenland, Danish Territory

Greenland dogs, a breed of husky, with Disko Bay in the background. Ilulissat, Greenland

Icebergs in Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ilulissat, Greenland

A dog sled during a snow storm. Ilulissat, Greenland. (Editorial Use Only)

Greenland dogs pulling a dog sled. Ilulissat, Greenland

Sled dog in the small town Uummannaq. During winter the dogs are still used as dog teams to pull sledges of fishermen. Greenland, Danish Territory

Sled dog in the small town Uummannaq. During winter the dogs are still used as dog teams to pull sledges of fishermen. Greenland, Danish Territory

Sled dog in the small town Uummannaq. During winter the dogs are still used as dog teams to pull sledges of fishermen. Greenland, Danish Territory

Ice floes in the Arctic sea. Svalbard, Norway

A Svalbard reindeer, Rangifer tarandus, in snowy tundra. Svalbard, Norway

Detail of an iceberg at Austfonna ice cap. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

Ice along the southern edge of the Austfonna ice cap. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

Landscape in Gronfjorden, Island of Spitsbergen. Arctic region, Scandinavia, Norway, Svalbard

A bearded seal, Erignathus barbatus, swimming in the Arctic waters. Svalbard, Norway

Atlantic walruses, Odobenus rosmarus, resting on ice. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

Alkefjellet cliffs full of breeding Brunnich's guillemots, Uria lomvia. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

An over-under view of an iceberg. Vibebukta, Austfonna, Svalbard, Norway

Ice floes in the Erik, the strait separating Kong Karls Land from Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

Snow-covered mountains in Hinlopen Strait. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

Sea ice in Wahlenbergfjorden fjord. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

A black-legged kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla, flies near an iceberg. Svalbard, Norway

Svalbard reindeer, Rangifer tarandus, walk along a glacier front. Svalbard, Norway

Atlantic walruses, Odobenus rosmarus, in Arctic water. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

Purple Saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) in bloom. Svalbard, Norway

Ice detail. Svalbard, Norway

Alkefjellet cliffs full of breeding Brunnich's guillemots, Uria lomvia. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

Svalbard reindeer, Rangifer tarandus, walk along a glacier front. Svalbard, Norway

Atlantic walruses, Odobenus rosmarus, in Arctic water. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

An Atlantic walrus, Odobenus rosmarus, resting on the ice. Svalbard, Norway

A view of melting sea ice on the Arctic Ocean. North polar ice cap, Arctic Ocean

A polar bear, Ursus maritimus. North polar ice cap, Arctic Ocean

A polar bear, Ursus maritimus. North polar ice cap, Arctic Ocean

Close-up of a polar bear, Ursus maritimus, on the North polar ice pack. Arctic Ocean

A resting polar bear, Ursus maritimus. North polar ice cap, Arctic Ocean

Detail of an iceberg at Krossfjorden. Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway

Detail of the Lilliehook Glacier. Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway

Landscape in Gronfjorden, Island of Spitsbergen. Arctic region, Scandinavia, Norway, Svalbard

A polar bear, Ursus maritimus, walking the melting sea ice. North polar ice cap, Arctic Ocean

Melting Arctic sea ice. North polar ice cap, Arctic Ocean

Serac, glacier Fridtjovbreen. Landscape in Van Mijenfjorden National Park, (former Nordenskiold National Park), Island of Spitsbergen

Ice capped mountains and a glacier border Kongsfjorden near Ny-Alesund, Kongsfjorden, Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard, Norway

Lilliehook Glacier and its mirror reflection on arctic waters. Lilliehookfjorden, Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard, Norway

Ice floe on arctic waters fronting Lilliehook Glacier. Lilliehookfjorden, Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard, Norway

Snow streaked cliffs rise behind a small settlement near Longyearbyen on the bay of Adventfjorden. Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard, Norway

Walruses in the distance on ice floe fronting a glacier on Kongsfjorden near Ny-Alesund. Kongsfjorden, Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard, Norway

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The Arctic, a land of mystery and wonder, holds countless tales waiting to be discovered. From the ill-fated expedition of Erebus and Terror, Franklins last trip, to the majestic flight of the Black Brant Goose in its V formation flock. The Arctic Circle in 1895 was meticulously mapped, revealing a world untouched by human presence. In this vast expanse lies the Arctic Ocean, an enigmatic realm where cartography unveils its secrets through polar equal area projection maps. No people can be found here; only nature reigns supreme. The North Pole stands as a beacon at the top of our planet, inviting explorers to venture into its icy embrace. Robert Flaherty's Nanook of the North (1922) captures the essence of life in this frozen wilderness with captivating visuals that transport us back in time. Captain Francis Crozier bravely commanded HMS Terror in 1845 amidst treacherous conditions. A Polar bear gracefully walks on Champ Island glacier above the sea while European grey wolves interact playfully against Tromso's backdrop in Norway. The Northern Lights dance among trees like ethereal spirits painting their celestial masterpiece. Beneath these icy waters resides a Greenland shark accompanied by its parasitic copepod companion - Ommatokoita elongata - showcasing nature's intricate relationships even in extreme environments. Viking ships once sailed these frigid seas, leaving behind stories etched into history. Antarctica emerges from beneath layers of ice adorned with illustrations depicting Sea Gulls soaring overhead, Penguins waddling along snowy shores, Elephant Seals basking lazily under sunlight rays and Shrimp thriving within hidden depths alongside man-made structures standing as testaments to human resilience. The Arctic is more than just a place; it is an untamed symphony composed by nature itself – an ever-changing landscape that captivates hearts and minds alike with its sheer beauty and raw power.