Antarctica 2009 Portfolio

This page contains images taken during myJanuary, 2009 Antarctic Photographic Expedition. New photographs along with relevant commentary will be posted here on an on-going basis during January and February, and additions will be announced on What's New.
The most recently posted images will appear at the top of the page as they are added.
– Last Updated – 2 March, 2009 –

Snooze. Antarctica. January, 2009
Sony A900 with Sony 70–300mm f/4.5-5.6 G @ ISO 200
It's always tempting to anthropomorphize animals, especially the cute ones. This seal, snoozing on a most uncomfortable bed of rocks at mid-day, doesn't seem to have care in the world.
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Blue Ripples. Antarctica. January, 2009
Sony A900 with Sony 70-200mm f/2.8G @ ISO 200
Water, sky, and ice – all the ingredients needed. Just mix and wait patiently.
Standing on the deck of a ship underway always produces fascinating ripples and patterns in the water. When the water and the sky are ju...