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Traveling with the Nikon D70
by Björn
Olin
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Getting
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For
the first time we showed great professionalism. The stops
were short, the "food" was prepared quickly. We developed
a good routine, dividing up the work without complaining.
Changing out of our clothes and back into zero degrees wet
paddling suits was now putting a dent in our souls. We were
already frozen before we changed.
The
drifting ice was effectively preventing us from paddling
more.
Nikon
D70, AF Micro Nikkor 105mm. 1/250 sec, f/22. |
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We
arrived back to civilization. The Northern Wind eliminated
all paddling activity. We were stranded in at barracks in
the sorry transit village of Ilulissat. Per was heavily medicated
and slept for 16 hours in a row and when he was awake he was
not able to maintain a dialogue. I had a miserable time in
the only village bar. We wanted to go home. I bought a 400-page
schoolbook about the ecology of Greenland and began reading
while Per slept, oblivious of any attempts to communicate
with him. I read for days.
Some
fish remains left for drying.
Nikon
D70, Sigma 15mm fisheye. 1/250 sec f/18. |
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In
my exciting textbook I discovered that the collapsing atmosphere
was more than just a legend. Indeed, there are two variants
that occur regularly: Neqqjaaq and Piteraq. The latter occurs
when the high pressure inland gets punctured and cold air
rushes out through valleys to the coast. The strongest Piteraq
was registered the 6th of February 1970. Winds of 162 mph
were measured before the wind station got blown away. It was
estimated that the winds exceeded 185 mph at this moment.
The
trip can be summarized as fantastic. We are very happy we
had the opportunity to see this exciting part of the world.
But during the trip we decided on the foundation for our next
adventure. It will definitely take place on southern latitudes.
Best
Regards,
Björn
Olin |
