The Elegant Light Mantled Sooty Albatross in Sub Antarctica
My first trip to Antarctica in 2001 is when I learned what a Twitcher is, before that I just thought it was someone with a nervous disposition, however it is someone with a passion for sighting and identifying bird species. Continue reading
Icebreaker Ship The Aurora Australis
Clothing in Sub Antarctica is different but similar to clothing worn on the Antarctic continent.
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The main difference is that in sub Antarctica it rains and it can be a cold, wet and windy climate. Continue reading
A peaceful serene full moon rises over pristine Antarctica
Why go to Antarctica? Because if you are looking for a holiday, voyage or adventure with a difference you can not go past Antarctica. Why visit a cold extreme place like Antarctica? you may ask, well it really is the last mostly unexplored frontier on earth. Everything about Antarctica is unspoiled, it is pristine and has some of the most awesome scenery and wildlife on this planet. Continue reading
A pair of Gentoo Penguins preparing their nest
The Gentoo penguin is a classic penguin of which many fictional penguin characters have been modeled from, including Tux the Linux mascot penguin.
They are easily identified by their yellow feet, orange bill and little white bonnet extending across the top of their head. Continue reading
A visiting tourist ship and some excited Elephant seal weaners.
There are many tour operators that conduct cruises and voyages to the Antarctica region. The Sub Antarctica region is one of the areas the frequent the most as it is relatively the easiest to access and the wildlife is just so plentiful and awesome, it is a photographers heaven. Continue reading
A huge fat angry looking Elephant Seal Bull (Mirounga leonina) at Macquarie Island
These enormous mammals are a sight to behold. I recall the first time I came across a male Elephant Seal bull on one of the islands off Casey in Antarctica, I was impressed at the size, and that was only a young bull, not yet his full size. Continue reading
Trying to keep upright while walking in Blizzard conditions
While I was in Antarctica the conditions that defined a Blizzard were described to me as follows:
“To be officially a blizz it has to be blowing over 34 knots (61.2 km/hr), visibility less than 100 metres, be a minus temperature, and last for over 3 hours.”
Royal Penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli)
If you are planning an Antarctic cruise you may want to get a photo or at least a viewing of these gregarious little fellows.
From a distance Royal penguins (Eudyptes schlegeli) can be mistaken for Rockhopper penguins and vice versa, however Royal penguins are larger and do not have the black crest. Close up they are unmistakable. Unlike the Rockhopper penguins the only place in the world that Royal penguins breed is Macquarie Island. Continue reading
So your all set for your Antarctica cruise adventure, but then you have that dreaded thought “what am I going to wear?” Fear not, here is all the info you need. Continue reading
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