by Steve Selden | Mar 29, 2016 | Churchill Photography
Churchill photographer Katie de Meulles was able to capture these haunting yet beautiful images of the iconic Ithaca shipwreck. The ship lays grounded on the rocky sea – bed 12 miles east of town in Bird Cove. When the ship grounded it was being operated by the Clarke Steamship Company to deliver nickel from Rankin Inlet. She was sailing on return north filled with supplies for the settlement when the ships rudder fractured in 80 mph winds. When the anchors failed she ran aground on September 14th, 1960 and never moved again. All 37 crew and passengers aboard were rescued. Because the Hudson Bay is shallow along coastal areas the waves are less likely to break old wrecks apart during storms.
These intriguing shots are unique with the northern lights glimmering above the rusting hulk.The beauty blends with the symbol of tragedy to stir mixed emotions in the viewer!
MV Ithaca in Churchill. Katie de Meulles photo.
Northern lights above the MV Ithaca. Katie de Meulles photo.
Erie view of the MV Ithaca in Churchill. Katie de Meulles photo.
Darkened mass of the MV Ithaca in Churchill. Katie de Meulles photo.
MV Ithaca with glowing aurora borealis in the sky above. Katie de Meulles photo.
MV Ithaca with a strand of northern lights behind. Katie de Meulles photo.
MV Ithaca under the aurora borealis in Churchill. Katie de Meulles photo.
by Steve Selden | Mar 28, 2016 | Churchill Photography
Summer wildflower season in Churchill is still over the horizon, one filled with snow and cold, but a preview of some of the beautiful plants that adorn the rocky tundra and explode throughout the spring and summer is a good way to warm your soul. Exploring Churchill’s Arctic summer brings new discoveries as you walk the tundra and explore all the hidden places of the undulating landscape. Enjoy!
Round – leaved orchid in Churchill. Natural Habitat Adventures photo.
Fireweed in the grass. Rhonda Reed photo.
Fireweed on the Precambrian sheild. Steve Selden photo.
Polar bear in the fireweed in Churchill. Dennis Fast photo.
Fall colors starting to shine through. Ed Bouvier photo.
Arctic tern in a nesting area. Rhonda Reid photo.
by Steve Selden | Mar 27, 2016 | Churchill Photography
A great shot of race organizer and musher Dave Daley from Wapusk Adventures in Churchill. This year’s race was another tremendous showing by all mushers and volunteers. Looking forward to next year with the finish in Churchill!
Dave Daley leaving the satrt in Churchill. Nace Hageman photo.
by Steve Selden | Mar 23, 2016 | Churchill Photography
Another superb northern lights shot by Churchill photographer Alex De Vries – Magnifico. Many people have the misconception that a full moon obstructs good aurora activity and thus photography of the incredible phenomena that fills the northern sky fairly regularly this time of year. If the light is managed correctly the moon used as a point of reference can take an image to another level.Natural Habitat Adventure’s final group of the season is in Churchill just in time for Aurora Fest and hopefully more magical aurora borealis to finish up the season. Enjoy!
Unique angle on the northern lights in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
by Steve Selden | Mar 19, 2016 | Churchill Photography
A fabulous shot of the northern lights last night in Churchill by Ale De Vries – Magnifico! Enjoy!
Northern lights over some krumholz spruce trees in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo
by Steve Selden | Mar 17, 2016 | Churchill Photography
A happy St. Patrick’s Day from Churchillpolarbears.org. looks like the green northern lights are still blazing in the Arctic sky. Thanks Natural Habitat Adventures guide Court Whelan for the awesome aurora borealis shot. Sliante!
Aurora green in the sky for St. Patricks Day in Churchill. Court Whelan photo.
