Small polar bear against abstract glacial ice pattern with soft fractures, blue tones and smooth textures, inspired by Arctic glacier formations.
Small polar bear against abstract glacial ice pattern with soft fractures, blue tones and smooth textures, inspired by Arctic glacier formations.
Small polar bear against abstract glacial ice pattern with soft fractures, blue tones and smooth textures, inspired by Arctic glacier formations.
Small polar bear against abstract glacial ice pattern with soft fractures, blue tones and smooth textures, inspired by Arctic glacier formations.

Glacial Echo

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The Story behind the photo

At first glance, this scene looks like a waterfall – a sheer wall of white, tumbling in soft streaks behind a tiny speck of a bear. But it’s not water at all. It’s a glacier in the act of calving, tonnes of ancient ice breaking free and crashing into the sea while a polar bear drifts quietly in the foreground, riding a small raft of blue ice as if this is just another ordinary day in the Arctic.

I was focused on the bear when the glacier went without warning – a deep crack, a low rumble and then the face of the ice began to move. For a few seconds, everything felt suspended: the echo of the break, the haze of frozen mist, the bear still and calm in the chaos.

Out there, you’re constantly reminded how small you are, how powerful and ever-changing this landscape is, and how effortlessly wildlife fits into it.

The Story behind the photo

At first glance, this scene looks like a waterfall – a sheer wall of white, tumbling in soft streaks behind a tiny speck of a bear. But it’s not water at all. It’s a glacier in the act of calving, tonnes of ancient ice breaking free and crashing into the sea while a polar bear drifts quietly in the foreground, riding a small raft of blue ice as if this is just another ordinary day in the Arctic.

I was focused on the bear when the glacier went without warning – a deep crack, a low rumble and then the face of the ice began to move. For a few seconds, everything felt suspended: the echo of the break, the haze of frozen mist, the bear still and calm in the chaos.

Out there, you’re constantly reminded how small you are, how powerful and ever-changing this landscape is, and how effortlessly wildlife fits into it.

Here’s what makes each print special:

  • Ink: Canon Lucia Pro Pigment Inks

  • Printer: Canon imagePROGRAF PRO Series

  • Paper: Fotospeed NST Bright White 315 Signature Paper – a gorgeous 315gsm matte paper made from 100% cotton rag, with a soft, natural texture. It’s Fine Art Trade Guild–approved and, with these inks, is designed to last over 85 years.

The listed size is the paper size. Each print has a thin white border on the top, left and right, with a deeper white border on the bottom for signing and numbering. This means it’s easy to trim for US-standard frames. Prints are unframed and unmounted – this way, you can choose a frame that suits your home or workspace perfectly.

The Print

This photograph is part of a limited edition of just 35 prints, split between:

  • A3 (297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 inches))– 20 prints

  • A2 (420 x 594 mm (16.5 x 23.4 inches)) – 15 prints

Each one is a hand-signed archival giclée print that I create myself in my home studio. I only sign and number a print once I’m completely happy with the quality, and every order comes with a certificate of authenticity – my personal seal of approval.

Delivery

Your print will be made to order, carefully signed, and packed by me. Because of this, please allow up to 10 working days for delivery. If you’re ordering internationally, please note that any import duties are the buyer’s responsibility – it’s worth checking what these may be in your country before purchasing.

This image will never be released as an open edition, but I may use it in curated projects like calendars, exhibitions, or box sets.