Winter Permafrost Cliff with Ice Wedges and Snow in from a ridge above layered foothills near Oslo

Winter Permafrost Cliff with Ice Wedges and Snow

by Serenity Conley

Deep shadow swallows the base of a jagged permafrost cliff while a sharp rim of pale morning light traces the upper ridges. Translucent ice wedges fracture the dark earth, revealing layers of blue-white frozen soil against the grey stone. Fine snowflakes drift vertically across the frame, accumulating on the rough, wind-sculpted surface. Below, layered foothills stretch into the distance, their forms muted by the early winter gloom. The texture of the cliff is sharp and brittle, against the soft, continuous descent of the snow. A thin layer of fresh powder rests on the lower ledge, marking the quiet accumulation of the storm.

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Camera Leica IIIb*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica IIIb photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/3.5
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 800
Film Cinestill 50D daylight
Location from a ridge above layered foothills near Oslo
Date 1992-10-18
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 59.9333, 10.7753
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