For how long yet?... by KarmaSong

Photography • Landscape • posted on Dec 08, 2008

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Description

Jökulsárlón is the best known and the largest of a number of glacial lakes in Iceland. It is situated at the south end of the glacier Vatnajökull between Skaftafell National Park and Höfn. Appearing first only in 1934-1935, the lake grew from 7.9 km² in 1975 to at least 18 km² today because of heavy melting of the Icelandic glaciers. Approaching a depth of 200 m, Jökulsárlón is now probably the second deepest lake in Iceland.

For how long yet?....The glacier Vatnajökull has been shrinking for some years now, possibly because of climatic changes and recent volcanic activity. I can hardly imagine this view may one day vanish before our future generations come of age to see its beauty. No postwork, except the framing and signature. Enjoy it full size!/b>

Thank you very much for your comments and friendly support. Have a nice week!

Comments (81)

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flora-crassella

11:35AM | Mon, 08 December 2008

sooooo fantastic!!!!! I love this picture!!!! Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Prematos

11:37AM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Fantastic image... great shot.

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e-brink

11:41AM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Great picture - I love that extra wide-angle look. Everything is being spoiled these days: the forests, the rivers, the seas, the polar ice caps and yes... even the Renderosity Art Charts.

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virginiese

11:43AM | Mon, 08 December 2008

WOW ! Quelle vue tu nous offres Jean-Luc ! Tout est beauté, de la composition, au paysage en passant par la couleur de l'eau qui donnerait l'envie de se baigner si elle n'était pas aussi froide (rires !) Tu as dû voir des paysages spectaculaires et merci de les partager avec nous ! Bises Virginie

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gaius

11:43AM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Tu as raison, pour combien de temps encore ??? Il y a longtemps que j'ai envie d'aller là-bas...mais je deviens frileux avec l'âge !!! Heureusement il y a des images pour nous faire rêver et la tienne est superbe ; à voir en grande taille, pour sûr.

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anaber Online Now!

11:47AM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Wonderful photo, indeed! The title says everything and scares us!! Really, our future and our future generations are in danger...and it´s dramatic!! More photos like that are needed.

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Lucterios

11:48AM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Superbe image. Bravo ! Dommage pour la glace qui fond effectivement, mais combien de gens seraient capables de changer leur mode de vie pour éviter, ou plutôt ralentir cela ?

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jeanpepe

11:51AM | Mon, 08 December 2008

tes images sont toujours aussi merveilleuses....un vrai regal pour les yeux...a bientot

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fredster66

11:51AM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Stellar photography my friend.

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MarciaGomes

11:52AM | Mon, 08 December 2008

MEU AMIGO A FOTO É INCRIVEL O LUGAR É FANTÁSTICO EU ADOREI.+++++++++++5

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annie5

11:54AM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Si je parle du titre..ça c'est la bonne question! pour avoir vue ceux de l'Alaska c'est à couper le souffle et c'est le silence complet trop impressionnant. Merçi Jean-Luc pour tes belles photos :)

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DarkStormCrow

11:57AM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Excellent!

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hipps13

12:00PM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Hi Jean-Luc wonderful work makes me think I like it have a great week yourself warm hug with a smile, Linda

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Meowgli

12:02PM | Mon, 08 December 2008

very beautiful cool blue colours, such a great place!

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Meisiekind

12:13PM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Fantastic capture Jean-Luc!!! I watched a programme on National Geographic the other night about the shriking of the Icelandic glaciers and it was extremely disturbing. Us humans are really busy messing up this wonderful planet of ours.

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blankfrancine

12:14PM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Beautiful view, J-L! By the time I can afford to travel to Iceland, all of the glaciers will be gone. Thanks for sharing this rare landscape.

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jeroni

12:15PM | Mon, 08 December 2008

excelente foto y un gran reflejo amigo

MrsLubner

12:27PM | Mon, 08 December 2008

So marvelous! I can see the great wooly mammoth slowly moving along the horizon, trunks elevated to catch the sweet, clean air... Wonderful, crisp color and free spirit feeling dwells in the icy landscape.

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Octaganoid

12:33PM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Beautiful photo ! I want to visit Iceland some day !

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DAVER2112

12:38PM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Wonderful capture!! :)

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photostar

12:54PM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Unfortunately, the way things are happening climate-wise, it may be all water right up to the distant mountain peaks. It is the land of fire and ice and presently it seems as tho the fire is winning. You always take the best panos whenever you visit places such as this. Thanks for sharing, Jean-Luc.

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marybelgium

1:05PM | Mon, 08 December 2008

superbe et donne envie d'y aller !

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carlx

1:13PM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Fantastic image and mood, Jean-Luc!!! Wonderful colors, details and light!!!

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saretta

1:20PM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Gorgeous landscape Jean-Luc,fabulous capture and as always a wonderful description,thanks for sharing!!!:-)

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jccj56

1:24PM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Beautiful Image!! Fantastic Shot!!

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timtripp

2:24PM | Mon, 08 December 2008

perfect!

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G_Mansco

2:33PM | Mon, 08 December 2008

Beautiful contrasts with these so clean colours ;O) Lovely!

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mtc

3:02PM | Mon, 08 December 2008

En tous cas, nous avons le plaisir de voir ce grandiose paysage, grâce à toi. Bravo pour le choix de cette focale qui nous donne ce beau rendu d'espace. Le ciel et les reflections sur l'étendue d'eau sont superbes. Encore une invitation au voyage! Merci, ami Jean Luc.

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