Northwest Passage
by Barbara McMahon
Title
Northwest Passage
Artist
Barbara McMahon
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
As the world's climate is changing and the Arctic regions are becoming warmer, the Northwest Passage is no longer off season during the winter months. For those die hard sailors, perhaps your next adventure will be sailing through the straits of The Northwest Passage.
The Northwest Passage is a sea route through the Arctic Ocean, along the northern coast of North America via waterways amidst the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The various islands of the archipelago are separated from one another and the Canadian mainland by a series of Arctic waterways collectively known as the Northwest Passages or Northwestern Passages.
Sought by explorers for centuries as a possible trade route, it was first navigated by Roald Amundsen in 1903-1906. Until 2009, the Arctic pack ice prevented regular marine shipping throughout most of the year, but climate change has reduced the pack ice, and this Arctic shrinkage made the waterways more navigable.
This Beach Glass image was photographed outdoors in natural light and sub-zero temperatures. The flat sail pieces are from Lake Erie and the rounded hull was found on the shores of Lake Ontario. Thank you for viewing! Barbara McMahon
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February 17th, 2013
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Comments (25)
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic beach glass capture, Barbara! Wonderful imaginative, creative composition! L/F
Barbara McMahon
A Big Thank You to the Buyer from Wellington, Florida for your wonderful purchase. May you enjoy it for many years to come. Your patronage is very much appreciated! Sincerely, Barbara McMahon
Randy Rosenberger
Your piece of beautiful artwork that you have submitted to our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group has been chosen by its administrator to be featured on our Homepage of our family of friends and fine artists within our group, which is constantly growing. Congratulations are in order for you for being chosen to appear in this prestigious spot within the Homepage of the WFS group. Thanks much for sharing the beauty of your artwork with other artists and potential buyers.
Barbara McMahon
A big thank you to the Buyer from Souderton, PA! I hope you enjoy this unique canvas for many years to come. Your patronage is very much appreciated. Sincerely, Barbara
Beverly Livingstone
Barbara this is just beautiful reminds me of the Franklin Expedition an amazing find !!!
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Beverly for your lovely comment! Definitely finding one of the ships of the Franklin Expedition is truly amazing, especially as it seems quite intact. My fingers froze while taking this shot. I can't imagine what those courageous explorers face in the Northwest Passage.
Barbara McMahon
Thank you Marinescu Dan for featuring "Northwest Passage" in the Premium FAA Artists group!
Barbara McMahon
A big thank you to the buyer from Colorado Springs, Colorado! Your patronage is much appreciated.
Joan Davis
Really well done. Good eye!
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you so much Joan! Working with these miniatures was such much fun, although that one gave me frozen fingertips! :)
Joan Carroll
i love your formations, just beautiful! v
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you very much Joan for your lovely comment. I'm so glad you like these pieces.
Paul Lovering
Wonderfully produced Barbara , those stunning blues against the back ground so make a fab study . Wow
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you so much Paul! It's been a long cold winter so what better to do but combine nature and art!