Glaciers Drifting on a Still Arctic Sea

Flat gray-blue water fills the foreground as loose ice chunks and low-lying icebergs spread across the mid-distance, their pale surfaces contrasting against the dark sea. A dense bank of cloud and mist sits along the far horizon, merging with the ice field at the waterline. The ice pieces move very slowly and cloud detail shifts in the upper portion while the overall composition stays fixed. The 3840x2160 loop runs for 26.07 seconds.

3840 × 2160MP416:90:26
TagsGlacier IceArctic SeaOvercast SkyIce DriftGray PalettePolar LandscapeCold WaterStill Surface
Desktop fit

How this wallpaper works on a desktop

Cool grays and muted blues create a composed, low-stimulation backdrop for analytical or writing sessions. Icons stand out best in a tight column against the plain overcast sky along the upper left, away from the drifting ice and shifting cloud horizon.

File details

Choose a format before you download

The live MP4 is a silent loop at 3840×2160 (21.8 MB, 0:26). The HD option keeps the same motion at 1920×1080 (5.1 MB).

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Set this wallpaper on Windows

  1. Download the live MP4 that fits your display.
  2. Open Lively Wallpaper and drag the file into its library.
  3. Select it and apply it to the display you want.