Fur Seal ength: 6.5 feet | Weight: 200-250lbs Representing one of the greatest come backs in over-hunting by man, the Fur Seal is now a highly populated species of the antarctic converge. Males are extremely territorial during the breeding period to protect their harem. They are faster than a human on land and I have…
Category: Antarctica
Memory and Batteries for Antarctica (South Georgia & the Falkslands)
With over a year and a half to prepare for this voyage, I’ve had a lot of time to think about gear and preparedness. It would be one thing if all I had to worry about was clothing and a set of binoculars, but my main focus is photography. Already having a good deal of…
Penguins of the Antarctic Converge
Here’s a great site showing the various Penguin species around the globe and where they can be found. In this article I am only concentrating on the species found around the Falklands, South Georgia, and the Eastern Antarctica Peninsula. Information for this article was collected from the Bradt guide to Wildlife in Antarctica and the…
A South Georgia Gallery by Don Paulson
A recent commentor brought this gallery to my attention. The photography is by Don Paulson, and I think he has some fantastic shots! On top of that, he has some depictions of what to expect and see there. I’m highlighting those here. If you want to see Mr. Paulson’s complete gallery CLICK HERE. Don –…
Links, Books, Videos for traveling to Antarctica
Places to shop Lindblad to go on an Expedition NewEgg for Laptop Gear B&H for Photography Gear The North Face for clothing and gear Amazon for books and DVD’s Online Articles Luminous Landscapes attacks Antarctica in 2007 – photography trip worth reading Cool Antarctica forums – people who live, travel, and work there flikr account…
What to pack for Antarctica, South Georgia, & the Falklands
When traveling with a travel company they always provide a “What to Pack” list. In my case, it can be accessed here in PDF format. Because I had so much time (a year and half from booking to boarding) I had a lot of time to research things. I could be wrong in some of…
Photography and Technology Gear for Antarctic Voyage
I buy most of my gear from B&H Photo Video or used off of POTN or Fred Miranda. I am also a born and bred Canon shooter. Bodies Canon 1D Mark IIn Canon 1Ds Canon SD550 (trusty old P&S) Lenses Canon 300mm f2.8L IS Canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS Canon 24-105mm F4L IS Canon 35mm f2.0…
Chile, Falklands, and South Gorgia Itenerary
Borrowed from Linblad DAY 1 — U.S./Santiago, Chile Depart Miami on an overnight flight to Santiago. DAY 2 — Santiago With the soaring Andes as a backdrop, Santiago makes a welcoming first impression on arrival — as does our hotel, the Grand Hyatt Santiago, located in a gracious residential neighborhood. The morning is free. After…
Antarctic Trip Specifics and Thanks!
I am traveling with Linblad Expeditions and National Geographic on the National Geographic Endeavour. These two organizations have a partnership where Linblad supplies the means and National Geographic provides some expert staff. This voyage is going to be about photography for me, and I’m very excited to have photography experts such as Flip Nicklin, Rikki…
Why go to Antartica?
First off, I’m not actually going to Antarctica. I am heading to the Falkland and South Georgia Islands near the Antarctic converge. Most Americans think of South Georgia as a place above the state of Florida and vaguely remember the Falklands as a place where the British fought Argentina, so it is easier to tell…