Arctic Permafrost Cliff Ice Wedges Twilight in across a wide valley floor in Lapland

Arctic Permafrost Cliff Ice Wedges Twilight

by Judy Figueroa

Deep shadow blankets the steep face of a permafrost cliff, revealing distinct vertical layers of exposed ice wedges carved into the earth. A sharp rim light traces the jagged upper edge of the formation, separating the dark strata from the pale, cloudless sky above. Below, the wide valley floor stretches out in muted tones of tundra moss and bare ground, devoid of trees. The brief arctic summer light casts long, soft shadows across the uneven terrain, highlighting the rough texture of the frozen soil. Thin streaks of wind-sculpted snow rest in the crevices between the ice layers, showing the cold, solitary nature of the landscape. One crack runs vertically through the central wedge, catching the faintest glow of the fading light.

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Camera Leica MP*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica MP photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 75mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 800
Film Kodak Portra 160 softness
Location across a wide valley floor in Lapland
Date 2021-06-19
Credit VEETER
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