21 5 / 2013
Frozen Bubbles Suspended Below Abraham Lake
Abraham Lake has become world famous, especially amongst photographers. The artificial lake, which lies in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, is home to a rare phenomenon where bubbles get frozen right underneath its surface. They’re often referred to as ice bubbles or frozen bubbles.
What causes this to happen? As photographer Fikret Onal explains, “The plants on the lake bed release methane gas and methane gets frozen once coming close enough to much colder lake surface and they keep stacking up below once the weather gets colder and colder during [the] winter season.”
Though a gorgeous sight, this incredible destination isn’t for the weak or the weary. “Even though I’ve walked on a frozen lake before, Abraham Lake made me feel completely uneasy since the lake was not covered with snow,” says Onal. “Even though the icy surface was around 8-9 inches thick, it still scared the hell out of me, not only because of the fact that I could see all the cracks…and the darkness of the lake bottom through the glassy surface, but also [because of] the deep boomy, cracking sounds coming from underneath the lake’s surface.”Click through for image sources.
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21 5 / 2013
20 5 / 2013
Amie Dicke - Inaesthetics, 2011, La Durée (top); Being and Nothingness (bottom), print on paper with sandpaper abrasion, 150 x 195 cm
Photo by Hans Georg Gaul
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20 5 / 2013
I have two versions of this with different hair colors. The other one is fanart, this one is portfolio-safe. Anyone who can guess who the fanart version is of gets……….. !!!
the satisfaction of knowing they have good taste.
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19 5 / 2013
