Spitsbergen Collection (#6)

DDE-90034376
Norway, Spitsbergen, St. Jonsfjorden. Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) a small subspecies of Rangifer tarandus, pair of buck walking on the tundra. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034375
Norway, Spitsbergen, St. Jonsfjorden. Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) a small subspecies of Rangifer tarandus, herd foraging on tundra vegetation. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034374
Norway, Spitsbergen, St. Jonsfjorden. Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) a small subspecies of Rangifer tarandus, cow and calf forage on tundra vegetation. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034373
Norway, Spitsbergen, St. Jonsfjorden. Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) a small subspecies of Rangifer tarandus, buck, cow and calf forage on tundra vegetation. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034372
Norway, Spitsbergen, St. Jonsfjorden. Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) a small subspecies of Rangifer tarandus, buck on tundra vegetation. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034371
Norway, Spitsbergen, St. Jonsfjorden. Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) a small subspecies of Rangifer tarandus, adult buck forages on tundra vegetation. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034370
Norway, Spitsbergen, St. Jonsfjorden. Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) a small subspecies of Rangifer tarandus, adult buck forages on tundra vegetation. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034369
Norway, Spitsbergen, St. Jonsfjorden. Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) a small subspecies of Rangifer tarandus, adult buck forages on tundra vegetation. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034368
Norway, Spitsbergen, St. Jonsfjorden. Brunnich's guillemot (Uria lomvia) adults swimming with chick. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034367
Norway, Spitsbergen, St. Jonsfjorden. Brunnich's guillemot (Uria lomvia) adults swimming with chick. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034366
Norway, Spitsbergen, St. Jonsfjorden. Brunnich's guillemot (Uria lomvia) adult swims with chick. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034365
Norway, Spitsbergen, St. Jonsfjorden. Brunnich's guillemot (Uria lomvia) adult swims with chick. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034364
Norway, Spitsbergen, St. Jonsfjorden. Brunnich's guillemot (Uria lomvia) adult swimming with its chick in summer. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034363
Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Vertebrae of a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) lies on a snow-covered beach one year after its death, glacier in distance. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034362
Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Vertebrae of a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) lies on a beach one year after its death, glacier in distance. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034361
Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) profile of a boar in water. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034360
Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) profile of a boar in water. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034359
Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) boar feeds on a submerged fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) carcass. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034358
Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) adult waking along a rocky coast in summer. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034357
Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) adult swims next to a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) vertebrae. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034355
Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) adult next to a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) vertebrae on a rocky beach. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034356
Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) adult next to a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) vertebrae on a rocky beach. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034354
Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) adult next to a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) vertebrae on a rocky beach. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034353
Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Adult polar bear (Ursus maritimus) boar descends from a snowbank in to coastal water. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034352
Norway, Spitsbergen, Raudfjorden. Steep cliffs along a rugged coastal landscape in summer. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034351
Norway, Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) underwater profile of a curious young bull. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034350
Norway, Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) underwater close-up of a curious young bull. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034349
Norway, Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) large bull resting on a beach. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034348
Norway, Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) curious bull swims underwater. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034347
Norway, Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) curious bull swims underwater. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034346
Norway, Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) curious bull swims underwater. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034345
Norway, Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) curious bull swims underwater. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034344
Norway, Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) curious bull swims underwater. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034343
Norway, Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) curious bull swims underwater. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034342
Norway, Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet. Thousands of tiny krill, the base of the food chain, swarm in groups around a mass of seaweed in shallow waters along the coast. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034341
Norway, Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet. Norway, Spitsbergen. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) herd of bulls hauled out and resting on a beach. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034340
Norway, Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet. Norway, Spitsbergen. Large bull walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) nestled amongst a herd of bulls resting on a beach. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034339
Norway, Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet. Norway, Spitsbergen. Large bull walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) in front of a herd of bulls resting on a beach. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034338
Norway, Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet. Large bull walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) scratches its face as it rests on a beach. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034337
Norway, Spitsbergen, Nordauslandet. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) group rests on sea ice under a sunny summer sky. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034336
Norway, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) adult with two chicks on their tundra nest. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034335
Norway, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) adult with a chick on their tundra nest. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034334
Norway, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) adult in flight. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034333
Norway, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) adult in flight. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034332
Norway, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) adult in flight. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034331
Norway, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) adult in flight. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034330
Norway, Spitsbergen, Greenland Sea. Bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) pup rests on sea ice floating along the northwest coast in summer. Date: 14/04/2010

DDE-90034329
Norway, Spitsbergen, Greenland Sea. Bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) pup rests on sea ice floating along the northwest coast in summer. Date: 14/04/2010

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Discover the enchanting wonders of Spitsbergen, a captivating Arctic paradise. As you journey through this remote land, be greeted by a Polar Bear Road Sign in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, reminding you of the majestic wildlife that roams these icy terrains. Venture further and witness the graceful Arctic foxes gracefully traversing the snowy landscapes of Billenfjorden in Pyramiden. Marvel at their beauty as they blend seamlessly with their surroundings, showcasing nature's perfect camouflage. Study the Map to navigate your way through this breathtaking Norwegian archipelago. Feel the chill in the air as you explore arctic slopes in Isfjord, immersing yourself in an otherworldly atmosphere where ice and snow dominate. Transport yourself back in time aboard a historic coal mining stream train amidst Ny-Alesund's tundra. Experience firsthand how this frozen wilderness was once bustling with industrial activity. Embark on an exhilarating adventure cross-country skiing with pulkas on glaciers while being bathed in ethereal backlighting. Let your senses come alive as you glide across Spitsbergen's pristine white landscape under a sky filled with endless possibilities. Witness nature's delicate balance at play along fractured ice edges and newly frozen leads - vital habitats for seals seeking refuge from their icy surroundings. Observe these magnificent creatures thriving within one of Earth's most extreme environments. Uncover history’s secrets by exploring The World’s Most Northerly Railway – an engineering marvel that stands testament to human resilience against harsh conditions. Traverse its tracks and imagine life during its operational days amidst unforgiving Arctic winters. Encounter adorable Ringed seal pups frolicking along Billefjord shores, capturing hearts with their innocent charm. Witness their playful antics against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty found only here on Spitzbergen Island. Delight in spotting rare Blue Arctic foxes roaming freely in Pyramiden, their vibrant coats contrasting against the snow-covered landscapes.