Friday, 7 March 2008

Icebergs


EVER SEE AN ICEBERG FROM TOP TO BOTTOM?

This came from a Rig Manager for Global Marine Drilling in St. Johns, Newfoundland.
They actually have to divert the path of these things away from the rig by towing them with ships!
Anyway, in this particular case the water was calm and the sun was almost directly overhead so that the diver was able to get into the water and click this pic.
They estimated the weight at 300,000,000 tons.

Incredible, isn't it?
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27 comments:

  1. Mid-lifer7 March 2008 at 09:15

    WOW!! What a fantastic pic.

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  2. Flowerpot7 March 2008 at 12:00

    that's what I thought. Good to see you again Mid-lifer!

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  3. Anonymous7 March 2008 at 12:24

    That has to be one of the most amazing pictures I have ever seen.

    Crystal xx

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  4. BreadBox7 March 2008 at 12:46

    I looked at the picture, and thought "What a stunning image: I wonder how they faked that up?" only to discover that it is a real image! Incredible. Absolutely incredible.
    Thanks for posting it!
    N.

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  5. laurie7 March 2008 at 12:50

    wow. that's beautiful -- those colors!

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  6. Jenny Beattie7 March 2008 at 13:17

    That's amazing Flowerpot. Thanks for posting.
    JJx

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  7. Chris Stovell7 March 2008 at 14:35

    Please never let me see one of those when we're sailing!

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  8. Flowerpot7 March 2008 at 14:43

    Crystal - that's what I thought.

    Breadbox - I know, it doesnt look real does it?

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  9. Flowerpot7 March 2008 at 15:32

    laurie - yes I'd love to know the photographer.

    JJ - not at all!

    Chris - what a horrific thought. I'll have nightmares now!

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  10. Akelamalu7 March 2008 at 15:59

    That is incredible! No wonder the Titantic sank :(

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  11. Flowerpot7 March 2008 at 16:12

    Ak - of course. I'd forgotten that!

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  12. Lane Mathias7 March 2008 at 21:53

    That is quite incredible. Thanks fp. What a picture!

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  13. Grump7 March 2008 at 22:01

    Thanks for the photo I have saved it to my desk top
    Mark x

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  14. Flowerpot8 March 2008 at 10:09

    Lane - I think we're all enjoying this one!

    Mark - haven't made it to Treen yet but we will when the weather's better!

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  15. Karen8 March 2008 at 16:55

    That is an incredible image! Interesting too.

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  16. Aoj and The Lurchers8 March 2008 at 23:48

    *jaw hits keyboard* That is amazing!

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  17. Flowerpot9 March 2008 at 10:34

    karen - good to meet you and glad you enjoyed it.

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  18. Flowerpot9 March 2008 at 10:36

    aoj - when i first read that I thought it was a comment on the next Jaws film....!

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  19. MarmiteToasty9 March 2008 at 13:10

    What a beautiful photo.......

    x

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  20. Flowerpot9 March 2008 at 15:06

    glad you enjoyed it marmite!

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  21. Ellee Seymour9 March 2008 at 15:18

    That is an amazing picture, no wonder the Titanic didn't stand a chance.

    I've had a brilliant weekend at two jazz concerts. You might like to tell Himself that I saw Ian Shaw (for the third time) in Cambridge on Friday, and a quartet made up of Stan Saltzman, John Parraceli, Chris Laurence and Kenny Wheeler last night at a tiny theatre in someone's home in North Norfolk - it was amazing, the tiered seating can be raised and lowered, it was designed by the owner - a very imaginative architect.

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  22. david mcmahon9 March 2008 at 19:42

    Great image.

    PS Do you still sound like Edith Piaf? If so, book Royal Albert Hall for a week and sell tickets!!

    (Hope you're feeling better though)

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  23. Philipa9 March 2008 at 21:24

    Wow love that pic. Thanks.

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  24. Little Wing10 March 2008 at 02:04

    Flowerpot, I jst got back after being gone for a week, and I have to say, that photo is beyond incredible!!!!!!
    I should be on a calendar!

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  25. Flowerpot10 March 2008 at 08:57

    ellee - many thanks for the jazz news - sounds a great weekend! I will pass that on. he will be very envious!

    David - thanks for that! Yes I'm still a bit raspy but much better now!

    Philipa - glad you and Little Wing both enjoyed it. Hope you had a good sojourn Little Wing!

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  26. Lane Mathias10 March 2008 at 09:40

    Hope you're aokay in the storms.
    Stay safe fp x

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  27. Flowerpot11 March 2008 at 09:41

    thanks lane - we're OK ust about!

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