Pack Ice Collection (#4)

Arctic, north of Svalbard. A polar bear rests on the edge of a slab of pack ice

Arctic, north of Svalbard. A polar bear is reflected in the calm water in the pack ice

Arctic, North of Svalbard. A black-legged kittiwake catches a fish that had been hiding under the ice

Arctic, North of Svalbard. Two black-legged kittiwakes squabble in the air

Arctic, north of Svalbard. Portrait of a polar bear walking on the pack ice

Arctic, north of Svalbard. A portrait of a young bearded seal hauled out on the pack ice

Off Greenland—Whaler Seeking Open Water. Creator: William Bradford
Off Greenland--Whaler Seeking Open Water

An Arctic Summer: Boring Through the Pack in Melville Bay, 1871. Creator: William Bradford
An Arctic Summer: Boring Through the Pack in Melville Bay, 1871

Atlantic walruses (Odobenus rosmarus) resting on ice, with two large individuals facing off just before the one on the right stabbed the other with his tusks, Svalbard, Norway, June

North of Svalbard, pack ice. A very old male polar bear resting on the pack ice

North of Svalbard, pack ice. A polar bear emerges from the water

Pack ice, north of Svalbard. A black-legged kittiwake showing its flying capabilities

North of Svalbard, pack ice. Portrait of a polar bear walking on the pack ice

North of Svalbard, pack ice. A portrait of an walking polar bear on the pack ice

North of Svalbard, the pack ice. A portrait of a young bearded seal hauled out on the pack ice

Female polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on pack ice, Bjornsundet, Hinlopen Strait, Spitsbergen Island
Polar bear on pack ice in Bjornsundet, Spitsbergen, Norway, Europe

Palanderbukta Bay, Pack ice pattern, Gustav Adolf Land, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard archipelago
Palanderbukta Bay, pack ice pattern, Gustav Adolf Land, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard archipelago, Arctic, Norway, Europe

Thick-billed Murre (Uria lomvia) group on edge of ice floe, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, August

Pack ice at sunset, Wrangel island, Far East Russia

The Nimrod Held Up in the Ice, 1908, (1909). View over ice looking towards the bows of the sailing ship Nimrod with foresail and upper top set moving into heavy pack ice

View from High Hill... The Ship in Loose Pack, c1908, (1909)
View from High Hill after second arrival of the Nimrod. The Ship in Loose Pack, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Nimrod Returns, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
The Nimrod Returns, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Nimrod Pushing Her Way Through More Open Pack, c1908, (1909)
The Nimrod Pushing Her Way Through More Open Pack Towards King Edward VII Land, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

In The Pack - A Lead Opening Up, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
In The Pack - A Lead Opening Up, c1910– 1913, (1913). The Terra Nova in the ice. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Christmas Eve (1910) in the Pack, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Christmas Eve (1910) in the Pack, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

A Lead in the Pack, c1910–1913, (1913)
A Lead in the Pack, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Moonlight in the Pack, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Moonlight in the Pack, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Evening Scene in the Pack, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Evening Scene in the Pack, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Heavy Pack in which the Ship Was Held Up, 1912, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Heavy Pack in which the Ship Was Held Up Whilst Endeavouring To Rescue The Northern Party, 1912, (1913). Heavy pancake ice with floes

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) juvenile spreading body weight over thin newly forming pack ice, trying not to break through, Beaufort Sea, off the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) 4-5 year-old on pack ice, low angle shot, off the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope of the Brooks Range, Alaska, Beaufort Sea, autumn

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"Captivating Moments on the Pack Ice: A Glimpse into Arctic Expeditions" Scotia in the ice: Witnessing the majestic ship trapped amidst a frozen wonderland, as if time stood still. Determination at its peak: Fitchie tirelessly works to break free the ship from the icy grip, battling nature's forces. Battling against nature's hold: The crew struggles to cut loose the anchor firmly embedded in the unforgiving pack ice. Embracing winter adventures: Three mates gracefully glide on skis, exploring their winter quarters while second steward remains busy in background. Majestic encounter with Steller's sea-eagle: Witnessing this magnificent bird landing gracefully on Hokkaido's pack ice is truly awe-inspiring. Playful antics of a polar bear cub: Watch as this juvenile shakes off snow after rolling around joyfully on the vast expanse of pack ice. Unidentified explorers embracing challenges together: Two brave expedition members conquer icy terrains on skis, united by their shared quest for discovery. Dive into Antarctica's wonders: Adelie penguin fearlessly dives near an enchanting ice flow, showcasing its agility and resilience in extreme conditions (reproduction only). Tender moments between mother and child Polar Bears in Svalbard remind us of love thriving even amidst harsh Arctic landscapes. Curiosity knows no bounds for polar bears. As one investigates a camera lens hood resting upon pack ice, we catch a glimpse into their playful and intelligent nature. Inquisitive young bear steals hearts anew. Approaching cautiously towards our camera over newly forming pack ice – an unforgettable moment captured forever. Otto Schmidt.