Dramatic Iceland

Iceland is home to one of nature’s more spectacular phenomena – the aurora borealis.  Claus and Anna Possberg recently stayed on the most appropriately named island in the world and captured the wonderful natural sights at the Jokülsarlon glacial lake. Iceland in the winter is a remarkable place – and, oh, the lights!

The music accompanying this amazing footage is Alpha Command by Justin R Durban.

Snowdrifter

This is the story of an impossibly cute young snowman (snowbaby?) wandering the arctic wastes.  It has been shown at a number of festivals and won the TAIS Showcase 2012 Official Selection for Best Canadian Short Film.  Don’t get too cosy though – the little guy may not be quite what you think!

It was created by Mark Carruthers, a professional animator since 2007, who has worked on television productions such as Nickelodeon's Emmy Award winning 'The Backyardigans' and Disney Jr. Canada's 'Justin Time'.  He is currently pursuing a filmmaking career by creating independent animated short films specializing in character performances and comedy.  He has an eye to the future, and has directorial ambition which will allow his passion for the creative process to be fully unleashed (we think he’s done it here already!).

Snow Rollers: Nature’s Winter Treat

If you live in one of world’s colder, snowier regions you may have seen them – but even then the chances are remote.  A rare and seemingly mysterious treat of nature, the snow roller is a natural phenomenon created without human intervention.  They are known by other names too: snow donuts, snow cylinders or even snow bales. Whatever you prefer to call them, it seems that nature, at least, is trying to make the most of the snow and have a little fun.

Image Credit wcn27

Star Wars Snowflakes

Snow Bubbling!

With snow covering most of the UK it was time for people to get outside and have some fun! Among them was Lionel Stanhope, also known as The Brockley Bubbleman.

Hilly Fields in the Brockley area of South East London was the perfect place to create some snow bubbles.  And what bubbles! They are simply huge!

You can find out more about the Brockley Bubbleman at his website, Brockley Bubbles.He also has a Facebook Page which features many of his adventures with bubbles!

Operation White Widow

Operation White Widow is something awesome: unexpected, extremely visual and an animation that you really have to wait until the end to get it.  So hold on to your seat - the plot is simple (and wordless) but it is action all the way.  A group of alien soldiers prepare to go in to battle from above against our little world.  As they leap out of their ships in to mid air they chute down and form their battle formations. Yet not everything is as it seems.

The script, direction, modeling, texturing and animation for this complete trip is Jacek Mazur with music, sound and design by Tommy Zee.

Snow Goblin Loves Christmas

Image Credit Flickr User Rob Sheridan

Snow Leopards Discovered Flourishing in Afghanistan

Image Credit Flickr User Land Rover Our Planet

The Snow Leopard is known for its elusive nature and wildlife groups have been concerned for decades about their dwindling numbers.  Yet there is some good news – the species is, it seems, flourishing in one remote part of Afghanistan. The Ark in Space has the story and some amazing pictures too.