If you thought it was a cold day out there, think again!
Canadian drone photographer Ken Pretty recently gave social media users a good laugh with his eye-catching photographs of an iceberg. Now, what could possibly be so funny about an iceberg? Well, just wait until you see the photos.
As reported by News.com.au, the images, captured off the coast of Newfoundland, feature an iceberg humorously resembling a part of the male anatomy.
Pretty - a resident of the aptly named town of Dildo (honestly, I'm not making that up) - told CBC News that he captured these shots at Harbour Grace back in April. He immediately sensed the iceberg's potential for virality, dubbing it the "dickie berg". True to his prediction, the photos have since been shared over 6,000 times on Facebook.
In a playful move, Pretty captioned one of the images: "Guess I will get a few comments on this one." The response in the comments section has been as lively and humorous as the photos themselves, with users making light-hearted remarks about the iceberg's unique shape.
One Facebook user commented, "Judging by the photo, it can't be too cold out," while another quipped, "New definition of blue balls." The amusing observations continued with comments like, "Tourism should rise now," and "Now if that ain’t the tip of the iceberg I don’t know what is."
Despite the lighthearted reactions, Pretty noted the fleeting nature of his subject, as the iceberg is melting quickly. This is reflective of a larger phenomenon in the region. At the time the photos were taken, CBC reported that over 200 icebergs were located off the coast of Newfoundland, with dozens more near Labrador.
Diane Davis, who runs a Facebook group for iceberg enthusiasts, told CBC, "Onshore winds brought in both the pack ice and the bergs. If the trend holds up, we should see them for May and June, too." She noted that last year, Mother Nature provided only a handful of icebergs, making this year's spectacle all the more special.
The photos became so popular, in fact, that Ken even started selling prints of them to avid fans - which are now available on mugs and t-shirts! What better way to show your love for... Mother Nature.
Ken Pretty's viral photographs remind us that social media isn't always about doom and gloom. In a world often overwhelmed with serious news, a little bit of natural humor can be a welcome distraction. Thanks to Pretty's keen eye and sense of humor, the "dickie berg" has brought smiles and laughter to many.
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