Polar Climate Collection (page 6)

Adult southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina), hauled out on the beach at Coronation Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

A pair of chinstrap penguins (Pygoscelis antarcticus), on Robert Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Ecotype Little B killer whale (Orcinus orca), surfacing in the Gerlache Strait, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus), on eggs at Coronation Island, South Orkney Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Winter sea ice breaking up in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions

An adult Antarctic shag (Leucocarbo bransfieldensis), feeding chicks on Wiencke Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

A curious adult leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), underwater near Coronation Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

A group of adult Antarctic shags (Leucocarbo bransfieldensis), at breeding site on Booth Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Half above and half below photo of an iceberg off Danco Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Iceberg amongst winter sea ice breaking up in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Northern lights over snowcapped mountain, village and dramatic sea in Hamnoy
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Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon, eastern Iceland, Polar Regions

Adult female sea otter (Enhydra lutris), hauled out on ice in Glacier Bay National Park, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

A hole in an iceberg in De Dodes Fjord (Fjord of the Dead), Baffin Bay, Greenland, Polar Regions

Sunburst on iceberg in Holms O, Baffin Bay, on the northwest coast of Greenland, Polar Regions

Iceberg in Holms O, Baffin Bay, on the northwest coast of Greenland, Polar Regions

Iceberg calved from glacier from the Greenland Icecap in De Dodes Fjord (Fjord of the Dead), Baffin Bay, Greenland, Polar Regions

Sunburst on iceberg in De Dodes Fjord (Fjord of the Dead), Baffin Bay, Greenland, Polar Regions

Large iceberg off the shore of Astrolabe Island, Bransfield Strait, Trinity Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Above and below view of an iceberg at Cuverville Island, Ererra Channel, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Above and below view of an arch formed in an iceberg at Cuverville Island, Ererra Channel, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Underwater view of dense brash ice at Cuverville Island, Ererra Channel, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Icicles forming from melting and refreezing on iceberg at Devil Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Huge icebergs at Cape Brewster, the easternmost point of the jagged and mountainous Savoia Peninsula, Greenland, Polar Regions

Large iceberg calved from a nearby glacier in Blomster Bugten, Flower Bay, Greenland, Polar Regions

Massive icebergs calved from the Jakobshavn Isbrae glacier, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ilulissat, Greenland, Polar Regions

Former British Base A, now a museum and post office at Port Lockroy on tiny Goudier Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Crabeater seal with open mouth on ice floe, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Antarctic shag spreading wings with wing-shaped iceberg, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Ice blocks in the frozen Arctic sea lit by Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), Tanamunningen Nature Reserve, Leirpollen, Troms og Finnmark, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Glacial lake with small icebergs floating, Laguna San Rafael National Park, Aysen Region, Patagonia, Chile, South America

Drygalski Fjord, Floating Icebergs, South Georgia, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Cooper Bay, Floating Icebergs, South Georgia, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Ocean Harbour, Floating Icebergs, South Georgia Island, Antarctic, Polar Regions

Sea ice, tabular icebergs, and brash ice in Erebus and Terror Gulf, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Panorama of mountains and lenticular clouds, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Icebergs, Nunavut and Northwest Territories, Canada, North America

Panorama image of iceberg carved by wind and water, Nunavut and Northwest Territories, Canada, North America

Hinlopen Strait, Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway
Ice on Hinlopen Strait, Norway, Europe

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

Female polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on a glacier, Bjornsundet, Hinlopen Strait, Spitsbergen Island
Polar bear walking on glacier in Bjornsundet, Spitsbergen, Norway, Europe

Yearling polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on a glacier, Bjornsundet, Hinlopen Strait
Two polar bears walking on glacier in Bjornsundet, Spitsbergen, Norway, Europe

Melting Iceberg, Hinlopen Strait, Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway
Iceberg in Hinlopen Strait, Norway, Europe

Blue ice in little ponds, North Pole, Arctic
Melting ice at North Pole, Arctic

Blue iceberg in the high Arctic close to the North Pole, Arctic
Ice bergs at North Pole, Arctic

Sunshine on the ice of the North Pole, Arctic
Melting ice at North Pole, Arctic

People forming a circle to memorise to have arrive on the North Pole, Arctic
People wearing red forming circle around North Pole, Arctic

Aerial of the Icebreaker 50 years of victory on the North Pole through the window of a helicopter
Ice breaker in North Pole, Arctic

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Step into the mesmerizing world of the polar climate, where nature's wonders unfold in breathtaking splendor. From the captivating Crab Nebula to the ethereal Aurora Borealis, this frozen realm holds a myriad of celestial marvels. As you explore Antarctica on a map adorned with illustrations of sea gulls, penguins, elephant seals, shrimp, and buildings, you'll witness an ecosystem teeming with life against a backdrop of icy serenity. The graceful wandering albatross glides through the Drake Passage in the Southern Ocean, while vibrant hues paint the sky above. In this land of abundance and awe-inspiring astronomy, black backgrounds accentuate cosmic phenomena like never before. The Orion Nebula beckons stargazers to contemplate its mysteries amidst a sea of blue. And as night falls over Iceland's glacier lagoon or Norway's Lofoten Islands, the northern lights dance across velvety skies in an enchanting display. Feel the Arctic chill embrace your senses as you stand beneath shimmering ribbons of light swirling above snowy landscapes. In Norway's Lofoten Peninsula or Switzerland's Matterhorn with Gornergrat train station framed by stars overhead – these are moments that etch themselves into memory forever. For those seeking solace and rejuvenation amidst Lapland's frigid beauty, picture yourself approaching a cold bath pool at sunset within Sweden's Arctic Bath Spa and Wellness Hotel. Here tranquility meets adventure as you immerse yourself in nature’s embrace. The polar climate is more than just extreme temperatures; it is a canvas upon which nature paints her most magnificent masterpieces. So venture forth into this frozen wonderland and let its ethereal charm captivate your soul like nothing else can.