Continuing on where I left off yesterday, with more of the slabs of ice in the Arctic Gallery. Each night, these slabs are replenished, as meltwater is refrozen onto them.
Moving beyond, the walls are decorated in vivid fashion, the work of an indigenous artist of the north.
The tundra has little time to grow during warm weather, but when it does, it supports a complicated ecosystem.
Display cases include animals and plants of the region.
Muskoxen are among the larger animals of the far north, a hardy herd animal that is made for the place.
Lakes and rivers have their own ecosystem in the Arctic.
I finish today with the King Eider.
I just love this nature exhibit. Take care, have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Delete...the arctic, a place fpr hardy men and beasts.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteThe 1st few shots are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteThe arctic is a fascinating area.
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DeleteOh I'm amazed that that is real ice! Somehow I thought it to be plastic at first, so I'm glad you mentioned the refreezing technique. Lovely art, and such wonderful animals to live in the artic lands (and waters!)
ReplyDeleteYou definitely feel how cold it is.
DeleteWonderful variety in your post ~ great photos ~ especially the indigenous ones ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
You're welcome.
DeleteFine looking exhibition.
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DeleteInteresting about the ice! I love the artwork and the birds.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteThe artwork is fabulous. A wonderful exhibition.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteI like the displays of the animals.
ReplyDeleteI do too.
DeleteNight and winter make for a stark and striking photo, William! Thanks for all of this interesting art and ideas. Aloha
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DeleteThe fish is unusual looking with lovely colours.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
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