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An Eerie Levitation

This photo freezes a moment on the cusp of transformation. Moments after, the iceberg crumbled. Cracks spiderwebbed its surface, ice fragments suspended, a haunting prelude to collapse. It freezes time, illustrating photography's essence: capturing fleeting moments. Yet, it underscores a poignant reality. Amidst a static human-made boat, the iceberg's natural demise unfolds, a stark reminder of our changing climate and the accelerating rate of iceberg calving due to global warming.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Denmark
Camera: LEICA SL2
Copyright: © thibault gerbaldi