Antarctic Panorama

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One of the problems with sharing the experience of dramatic landscapes with others is the inability of even a moderately large print to convey the grandeur of some scenes. I felt that this would be the case as I stood on the deck of theOcean Novaas we sailed out of Marguerite Bay, south of the Antarctic Circle.
It was about 11pm, dinner was over, and most people were in the panoramic lounge chatting, working on their laptops, and having a nightcap. A few of us stood on deck watching the passing scene. What lay before us begged for a panorama, so I went to my cabin, retrieved the Phase One 645 camera with 75-150mm lens, and P65+ back.
I took thirteen frames with the camera held vert...