Part One

Rocks

The dark rocks at one end of the beach had interesting patterns.

Relikbukta, Svalbard, Norway, September 13, 2016

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Duvebreen

Part of the largest icecap on Svalbard.

Firkantbukta, M/S Stockholm, Svalbard, Norway, September 14, 2014

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Leigbreen

Our day was limited by strong winds to cruising in the shelter of the big icecap.

M/S Stockholm, Svalbard, Norway, September 14, 2016

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Iceberg

We circled this attractive iceberg several times to get the best photo angles.

Leigbreen, M/S Stockholm, Svalbard, Norway, September 14, 2016

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Polar Bear

Ursus maritimus - wind had created a long ice area where a Polar Bear was spotted resting on the ice.

81 degrees N, M/S Stockholm, Svalbard, Norway, September 15, 2016

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Polar Bear

Ursus maritimus - despite a very slow, careful approach, the bear moved for a little while.

81 degrees N, M/S Stockholm, Svalbard, Norway, September 15, 2016

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Polar Bear

Ursus maritimus - deciding we weren't a threat, the bear rested and just kept an eye on us.

81 degrees N, M/S Stockholm, Svalbard, Norway, September 15, 2016

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Sunset

The sun had started dipping below the horizon as winter approaches and it will stay out of sight for months soon.

81 degrees N, M/S Stockholm, Svalbard, Norway, September 15, 2016

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Sunrise

The next morning found us in dense ice as far North as we would go.

81 degrees N, M/S Stockholm, Svalbard, Norway, September 16, 2016

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Ivory Gull in early morning light

Pagophila eburnea - rare further South.

81 degrees N, M/S Stockholm, Svalbard, Norway, September 16, 2016

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