A brilliant sunburst radiates in a clear, cloudless sky high above Reid Glacier in Glacier Bay, its rays spilling across the landscape and illuminating the icy expanse below with dazzling light. The glacier’s crevassed surface glows in shades of blue and white, reflecting the intensity of the sun while highlighting the intricate patterns carved by centuries of ice movement. Once a formidable tidewater glacier reaching the sea, Reid Glacier has continued to thin and retreat over recent decades, leaving behind a landscape of exposed moraine and rocky debris that mark its former reach. This transformation illustrates the dynamic nature of glacial systems, where climate, ice flow, and melt interact to reshape the terrain. The sunburst adds a sense of drama and scale to the scene, emphasizing both the ephemeral beauty of the moment and the long-term changes occurring in Glacier Bay’s icy wilderness. Photographer: Sean Neilson