Permafrost Cliff Ice Wedges Misty Oslo Spring in near Oslo

Permafrost Cliff Ice Wedges Misty Oslo Spring

by Esmeralda Larson

Soft gray light falls through a thick mist clinging to a steep permafrost cliff face near Oslo. The rock surface reveals distinct vertical ice wedges cutting through the earth in jagged, translucent lines. Meltwater trickles down the dark, wet stone, creating glossy rivulets that catch the diffused illumination. Patches of dormant brown grass and sparse green shoots rest on the upper ledge, signaling the early spring thaw. The ground below dissolves into a soft white fog, obscuring the base of the formation. Sharp edges of the ice contrast with the rough, granular texture of the surrounding soil, showing the raw geologic structure against the muted, overcast sky.

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Camera Nikon D70*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D70 photos, grab one online.
Lens 85mm f/1.8
Focal Length 85mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 1600
Film processed in Lightroom
Location near Oslo
Date 2011-04-21
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 59.8176, 10.7678
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