Drifting Through Snow at Lomfjorden

A beautiful shot of Lomfjorden, a calm spot

along the Northeast Coast of Svalbard.

We had gained some elevation by time the

next group came along.  Note the hint of

sun and the pack ice.

If Kirk Cousins were here, he

would ask: "You lichen that?"

Reindeer were our constant

companions on the hikes.

There is so much raw beauty in the shot.

Saxifrage on ice.  The battle between

cold and life writ small.

Either we climbed or the ship

got so small it is now a boat.

Looking back toward a glacier valley.

The orange lichen is green with envy at this lichen.

At least I was upright when I took this photo!

Darn ptarmigan would not pose for me.

Apparently she was more worried about

her eggs or somewhat!  Gosh.

If you are thinking those are polar bear

footprints eroded by the wind, you

are correct.

I'd be happier to be a zodiac driver

than to be a race car driver.

Two of the bad asses getting to tool around.