Glaciers shimmered like jewels under the Arctic sun from "summary" of Travels in Alaska by John Muir
The glaciers of Alaska are some of the most beautiful features of the landscape. As the sun shines down on these massive ice formations, they seem to come alive with a brilliance that is hard to describe. The way the light reflects off the ice creates a shimmering effect that is truly breathtaking. It is as if the glaciers themselves are made of precious jewels, sparkling and glowing in the sunlight. The Arctic sun plays a crucial role in this phenomenon. Its low angle in the sky causes the light to bounce off the ice at just the right angle, creating a dazzling display of colors. The blues and whites of the glaciers are intensified, giving them an almost ethereal quality. The sheer size of these glaciers only adds to the effect, as the light seems to dance across their vast surfaces. As I stood ...
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