The Ice Cave
It’s stinking hot here today, humid and sweltering…...so here’s a shot from New Zealand’s Franz Joseph Glacier to help cool things down a little
Canon 5D, 16-35mm at 16mm, f/11, 1/50”, ISO 50.
New Zealand
Real Estate Series
Lensbaby
Infrared
Beach
Industrial
Spam
Panoramas
Landscapes
People
The Ice Cave belongs to the following groups:
New Zealand Made Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters


Chris Clark
FANTASTIC AND OUTSTANDING CAPTURE MEL.
ElRobbo
Oh wow!
Love the mood, shape and colouration here, Mel!
Nice work!
salsbells69
Wow..Mel..you have captured something awesome here..love the sky in the background..its almost like the southern aurora is above this monster..well done!!
Roy barry
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Andrew Bosman
Holy shit batman, this looks other worldy!
Mick Yates
amazing – where was this?
Vanessa Anderberg
Amazingly wonderful capture! Stunning
Mick Yates
Sorry – I see where it was!
~ Ademac
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr….......................cool!!!
Jan Piller
Wow!!! this is sooooo cool!!! literally! I love this image Mel! The tonality is exceptional! Nice job!
TextureoftheSin
Love the toanl quality of the contours….reminds me of a veil painting
catherine walker
That’s a wow..looks beautiful and scarey too!!
great photo!!
Erhan OZBIYIK
Lucky you !!! Climbing or hiking ??
Great shot Mel ! :))
Mel Brackstone replied
A helicopter flight with a 2 hour hike to follow….was an awesome experience :)
Stephanie Johnson
Wow great processing Mel. You just need an ice man crawling out of it :-)
Mel Brackstone replied
I’ll see what I can do :)
Anthony Mancuso
I like what you have done here Mel! excellent!
Karin Taylor
wow, fascinating !
Beth Wilson
Wow wee Mel
AndyGii
Fab. Love the colours and shapes
shanghaiwu
the colours are fabulous
Adrian Donoghue
Love the tones and textures here Mel, nice treatment.
Anne McGinn
Wow -brrrr. The tones are amazing. I love the little slit in the middle. Maybe I’m filthy minded, but it reminded me of …....... well, never mind.
David Geoffrey...
Cool shot!
Globalphotos
Wow, awesome shot Mel …. HNY :))
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks so much Varinia, happy new year to you and yours!
Megan Martin
Absolutely stunning shot Mel!
janniev
Wow, this looks like a fabulous painting, Mel. I love the pair of lips, just sitting there waiting to swallow anyone foolish enough to get too close. Wonderful colours.
denise romano
how cool : )
Juilee Pryor
wow this is just amazing Mel… just stunning….well done
Sam Fonte
this is awesome Mel, i want to go there!!
Miriam Shilling
wow the colours are amazing.
rjcolby
I like this image a lot. Does look like and invitingly cool place, but hot just beyond. The colors are great. Can look long at this one.
Tracey Mac
I’m sure there’s a Woolly Mammoth in there somewhere!
Beautiful tones, lighting and treatment Mel…stunning image….
Garry S
Hehe…next is the cave man Mel.
Happy New Year!
Mel Brackstone replied
You can be the cave man if you like :) HNY to you too!
Garry S
Love these colours…really a fantastic feel.
jacqi
Beautiful, almost abstract, scene and I’m quite cold enough here in Scotland thank you!
reflexio
Wow, a strong and sureal sense
Nat Hall
great capture, Mel! :)))
billyboy
?.... are you sure you didn’t shoot this from inside yer freezer? It’s really groovy. But I wouldn’t put it past you. I mean, ours looks just like that when we let it go 3 years without defrosting.
Wow! Just got a great idea for a shot…
Thanks lady!!!
Mel Brackstone replied
You’re welcome, Bill. Lets see your freezer :)
funkyfacestudio
This is so fascinating ! what a beautiful golden glow from behind .
Braedene
Oh a WOW – thought it was a painting to start with or a huge meringue – colours are startling. Love it – very magical – and we’re cold enough here!! It’s minus 4 C tonight .
Harald Gick
Stunning capture!
mistertrooth
wow – i thought it was a digital creation at first. Great.
Geoff Coleman...
Oh yes this brings back fond memories – that glacier is just magic and the colours you’ve caught here are brilliant Mel – beautiful.
AnaCBStudio
Amazing shot Mel!
Matt Penfold
Wow, what a fabulous shot, are the colours real or did you use magic?
Mel Brackstone replied
You know I’m a magician :)
Steve Chapple
Amazing ethereal lighting. Sensational as always!!!
paul romanowski
BEEN GLACIER HIKING…VERY NICE…
JeffStockton
Fantastic Mel the light is awesome highlighting certain parts of the ice
aroha
awesome shot mel, my husband is there right now and i am even more envious knowing this is what i’m missing! the colours are really beautiful, makes a refreshing change from all the cool blue shots you see..
Mel Brackstone replied
Why is your husband there and you not????
aroha
Haha! He’s taken the in-laws and the thought of an empty house for a few days won out!
Mel Brackstone replied
ok, I’m with you there :) Enjoy!
Corina Daniela...
Great Mel!
Victoria Jostes
astounding!
Joanne Bradley
I can’t make up my mind about this image. On one hand it reminds me of the meringue, like on a lemon pie and on the other it brings back memories of childhood and sharing a very bubbly bath with my brother and making all kinds of interesting peaks and valleys of soap! Really a fantastic image captured by a master!
John Edwards
An inspiring shot. I wish it were stinking hot here. This reminds me of the view outside my window at the moment.
aglaia b
wow, so extraordinary. love this mel, really love the colours! ;-) xox
mstrace
dammit Mel…I run out of adjectives to describe your work …amazing, stunning, extraordinary, fabulous, beautiful, awe-inspiring, fucking mind-altering…you know, words like that.
Laurie Puglia
just beautiful and incredible!
Lars
wow!