Polar Star

Polar Star

The Polar Star; a 'cruise' ship, calling in at Ny Alesund, Sptizbergen which is situated, approximately, 600 miles south of the North Pole. The rugged, but spectacularly scenic island of Spitsbergen is civilisation's most northerly outpost and Ny Alesund is the most northerly settlement on it.

To go ashore, you have to be taken by ship's tender, or, dingy. It can be very bleak here and sometimes the ships have to by pass this port because the weather makes it impossible to get close enough to port - ice bergs get in the way!

Created by: Jas.

Tools Used: Canon EOS 300D

Created on: June 2006

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Comments:

Jas from England on May 2, 2008 at 3:31 PM said:

Yes, Alandra, very stark scenery and very COLD! An experience I wouldn't have missed for the world. :)

Alandrapal from Canada on May 1, 2008 at 5:33 AM said:

this is very interesting, Jas, as others have already mentioned. Very unusual and rather stark scenery, and also striking and lovely in its own way. Had heard of Spitzbergen but didn't realize where it is. Great shot.

Jas from England on Jan 10, 2008 at 12:57 PM said:

Thank you, Cindy, Johnnyo and Chriss for looking and leaving such nice comments. Glad you liked it.

Chriss35 from England on Jan 10, 2008 at 2:08 AM said:

Very nice image Jas, and like Cindy has said the informative description is very interesting.

Johnnyo from New Zealand on Jan 9, 2008 at 10:59 PM said:

I just love photos of ships, having been at sea. Bit cold for me though it looks awesome. Nice shot.

Cindy from New Zealand on Jan 9, 2008 at 9:10 PM said:

Thats an informative description you've given us. I found that very interesting to read and your image is wonderful.

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