I shot over 12,000 photos on this trip and have only processed about 200 now. I could be at this for months! I figured I do a quick little recap with some photos…and more photos than usual because I have a broadband Internet connection again! Some of these images, you’ve already seen. It isn’t a…
Tag: Antarctica
My Reflections on the Blue Desert
Life at sea is easy when you’re traveling aboard the National Geographic Endeavour. Smiling faces, plenty of refreshments, and tons of space create an atmosphere more like a Hyatt resort. When spending time in the lounge, the library, the galley, or even sometimes on deck it is easy to forget you’re in one of the…
3 days to go – time to start packing
It is time for my least favorite part of the trip – packing all my junk. I’ve already cut a lot out, and I’m still scratching my head on how I’m going to fit this mess in 2 bags. I think i’ve got everything covered on what I was told to bring, and I added…
One week to go! Clean things up while I’m gone everyone.
I’m only 7 days away from hopping on a plane for the trip of a lifetime. At this point, I’m very ready to go. There are only a few minor things left to do: Haircut Buy a battery charger Format External Hard Drives Make guide for people to follow if something goes wrong at work…
Albatrosses of the Antarctic Converge
These are some of the largest birds on the planet and the Wandering Albatross has the largest wingspan in the world: almost 12 feet on a body that is almost 4.5 feet in length! The smaller of the Antarctic albatross, the Light-Mantled Sooty Albatross, has a wingspan over 7 feet! Albatross are giants whose true…
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…
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…
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…
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…