Trips: East Greenland

East Greenland

July 2023

An Expedition to East Greenland

This collection shows the journey of a scientific expedition I partook in the remote and rugged terrains of the Sermilik Fjord in East Greenland. Our day to day tasks including transporting specialised equipment across harsh landscapes to conducting measurements of the Mittivakkat glacier. The expedition lasted 3 and a half weeks, where the team members were cut off from the outside world, save the odd satellite SMS.

Street sign in Tasiilaq, East Greenland with colourful buildings, with mountains and overcast clouds in the backdrop.

Bow view of a boat on the calm waters of Sermilik Fjord with clear reflections and a sky streaked with cirrus clouds.

Inside view from a vessel's cabin with a clear sight of the icy Sermilik Fjord and mountainous landscape through the windows.

A local fishing boat stranded on an iceberg while attempting to push it with rocky, snow-capped mountains in the background.

Researcher walking with a red case across a rocky landscape in Greenland, with a glacier in the distance.

Researcher conducting shooting practice with a rifle in a rocky, barren field in East Greenland with a mountainous backdrop.

Equipment for a PROMICE meterological station laid out on rocky terrain with a view of the Mittivakkat glacier and its proglacial lake in the background.

Scientist on a glacier in East Greenland, using a long measuring pole for glaciological research under a partly cloudy sky.

Researcher in waders holding survey equipment in a muddy glacial river with misty mountains in the background.

The Landscapes of Sermilik Fjord

This collection provides a glimpse into the barren and expansive landscapes that define the area around Sermilik Research Station and Mittivakkat Glacier. They show the magnitude of East Greenland's natural terrain, from wide-stretching ice fields to the sheer rock faces that delineate the horizon. Capturing the stark and massive scenery, these photographs serve as a humble record of the region's untouched beauty, reflecting the grand scale and serene stillness of one of Earth's least trodden places.

A panoramic view of a fjord in Kulusk, East Greenland, with floating icebergs dotting the blue waters and snow-capped mountains in the background under a clear sky.

The majestic, cloud-enshrouded peaks of East Greenland flank a bright blue iceberg-laden fjord, reflecting the dynamic Arctic climate.

Icebergs stranded on a sandy plain with brown rugged hills in the background, showcasing the diverse terrain of East Greenland.

A man with a fishing rod looks over fjord waters mirroring surrounding mountains under a scattered cloud sky in the Arctic region of East Greenland.

Researcher standing on rocks observing the icy Sermilik Fjord and scattered icebergs in Greenland's vast landscape.

Explorer hiking rocky terrain with residual snow in East Greenland, depicting rugged Arctic exploration.

Edge of a receding glacier with glacial meltwater stream and rocks in the foreground in East Greenland's Arctic environment.

Massive icebergs grounded on a mudflat with brown rocky hills in the back ground close to the Sermilik Research Station.

Snow-covered peaks and brown rocky mountainside in East Greenland, with patches of snow against a blue sky.

Foggy view over tranquil waters with scattered icebergs and a clear foreground of smooth water reflecting a cloudy sky.

Steep, barren rock faces descending into the ocean with a few icebergs floating nearby under an overcast sky.

Wide valley with a meltwater river from the Mittivakkat glacier, flanked by brown mountains and sparse vegetation under a clear sky close to the Sermilik Research Station.

Lone figure walking on a snow-covered path in an Arctic environment, with expansive views of the Sermilik Fjord and clear skies in the distance.

Aerial view of the Mittivakkat Glacier in 2023 amidst brown rocky mountains, with soft lighting and shadows at dusk.

Life at Sermilik Station

This section offers a look at the everyday life at the Station. They depict the unique ways we found joy and solace in our remote setting—the satisfaction of a freshly caught fish, the perfection of a cairne, or the enjoying another spectacular Arctic sunset with a pipe and glass of whiskey. The photos reveal a side of expedition life rarely seen by outsiders: the quirky, the quiet, and the camaraderie that sustained us, far removed from any spectator's gaze.

A researcher smiling while holding up a freshly caught red fish by the rocky shore of Sermilik Fjord, with icebergs floating in the background.

A man in a gray sweater enjoys a snack, biting into mashed potatoes, against the backdrop of a barren, rocky Greenlandic landscape.

A person sits in a chair, silhouetted against a stunning sunset over Sermilik Fjord, enjoying a peaceful moment with a mug in hand, surrounded by a camping setting.

A researcher wearing a beanie and sunglasses carefully stacks stones to form a cairn, with the Mittivakkat glacier and a clear blue sky in the background.

A contemplative man in a brown jacket stands aboard a research boat, looking out at the serene waters of Sermilik Fjord filled with small icebergs under a cloudy sky.

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