2007: Wildscapes - Highly Commended
Orsolya Haarberg (Norway/Hungary)
Ice, sea and snow sunset
'Varanger Peninsula in Norway is the most dynamic place I know, where the tundra meets the ocean. When temperatures fall, in this case to -20°C, thick ice wraps around the sea. Here, the sea broke through the ice, just as a cloud of snow rolled in and the sun set, turning the sky from ice blue to deep plum.' Tundra is the name given to barren or treeless land in the Arctic region. It is a harsh environment, where primitive and well-adapted plants such as lichens and mosses grow. Some animals such as the ptarmigan and Arctic hare have also adapted to the low temperatures and drying winds, with thick insulating coats of feathers or fur.
Nikon D200 + Nikkor 18-70mm f3.5-4.5 G lens; 2.2 secs at f25; tripod.
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