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Apr 10, 2013 09:34 |  #46

Thank you so much for sharing these fantastic images!

I've been wanting to one day make the trip, as for now, these will do.

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Apr 10, 2013 09:58 |  #47

Truly amazing landscape!

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Apr 10, 2013 10:28 |  #48

so magnificient! Hopefully i can go there too, someday!

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Apr 10, 2013 12:43 as a reply to  @ Gazpacho's post |  #49

x_tan, thx for sharing. Those shots are very cool, made me feel like I was there.

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Apr 11, 2013 06:34 as a reply to  @ post 15811225 |  #50

Many thanks gang...

A short climb to the hill at Almirante Brown Antarctic Base, Paradise Bay was easy, and the view just breath taken.

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Paradise Bay, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

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Paradise Bay, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

After we went back to the Zodiac, we had another Zodiac cruise in the Paradise Bay.

Lots 'shy' Minke whales around blowing water, and some really nice seals such this one (5D3 + 28-300L @ 300mm, f/5.6):
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Crabeater Seal @ Paradise Bay, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

But nothing can compare to a playful, friendly Humpback Whale -
who spent about 20 minutes with us and made sure EVERYONE had their clear, happy shot to take home! (5D3 + 28-300L @ 300mm, f/5.6):
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Humpback Whale @ Paradise Bay, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

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Apr 13, 2013 01:55 as a reply to  @ x_tan's post |  #51

After the lunch on the ship,
we had the final loot at Almirante Brown Antarctic Base,
before we moved out Paradise Bay (All 5D3 + 28-300L; @ 80mm):

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Almirante Brown Antarctic Base, Paradise Bay, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

We came across a Chilean Antarctic station -
González Videla Antarctic Base @ Paradise Bay ( @ 300mm):
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González Videla Antarctic Base @ Paradise Bay, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

Before the ship turned to our destination of the day, Neko Harbour;
we saw the Duthiers Point (@ 250mm):
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Duthiers Point, Between Andvord Bay & Paradise Bay, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

After we reached Neko Harbour, Andvord Bay;
And looking back from the ship,
we now can see Duthiers Point on the right, González Videla Antarctic Base On the left (@90mm):
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Paradise Bay, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

We were ready to board the Zodiac for landing on Neko Harbour ( @28mm):
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Neko Harbour @ Andvord Bay (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr
^ The ice started to form on the top of the sea - the Antarctic Summer was going to END...

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Apr 13, 2013 02:04 as a reply to  @ x_tan's post |  #52

Fantastic captures xtan.Thanks so much for sharing...




  
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Apr 13, 2013 10:57 as a reply to  @ haliapsychologika's post |  #53

^ Thanks...

Neko Harbour is a very popular landing spot, which also was our last landing on the Antarctica Continent.

5D3 + 28-300L @ 28mm:

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Neko Harbour @ Andvord Bay, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr
^ Gentoo Penguins, many of them looking tired and dirty...

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Neko Harbour @ Andvord Bay, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

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Neko Harbour @ Andvord Bay, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

5D2 + 85L II:
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Neko Harbour @ Andvord Bay, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

On our way back to the Zodiac, finally see some Gentoo getting into the sea for their fresh seafood ;) (5D3 + 28-300L @ 90mm):
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Gentoo Penguin, Neko Harbour @ Andvord Bay, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

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Apr 14, 2013 09:52 |  #54

Very nice set - thanks for sharing!

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Apr 14, 2013 18:06 |  #55

x_tan you should put these amazing images together in a book, I know I'd buy at least two.

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Apr 15, 2013 07:06 as a reply to  @ 20DNewbie's post |  #56

Thanks Jason & Christian,
This is more stress-free just posting some thread here than a book :)

Before the dinner time, our ship started to move to Rongé Island: dropping about 20 campers for overnight ice camping!

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Leaving Andvord Bay, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

Pancake Ice forming on top of the Antarctic ocean (5D2 + 85L II):
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Leaving Andvord Bay, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

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Leaving Andvord Bay, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

The destination in view:
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Heading To Rongé Island, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

After the dinner, the campers headed to Rongé Island (5D2 + 28-300L @ 90mm):
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Rongé Island, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

Ok, we did a "last minute cancellation" for the ice camping. Reasons were:
1. The tent was very small and just enough room for a single sleeping bag only; no enough romantic ;)
2. We didn't bring any active heating pad such as those for the Wetsuit; if we're getting cold during the night - we could only get even more colder!

After the campers settled down, our ship moved to open water (maybe 10km from Rongé Island) overnight.

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Apr 15, 2013 09:55 |  #57

This is really cool. I always have been interested to visit Antarctica as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and your photographs just heighten that interest. If you don't mind, I'll ask you some questions on the trip/cruise in private. (",)

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Apr 15, 2013 21:37 |  #58

You are welcome, Jason.
Just send me Private Messages.

Just some more info regarding our flight to Ushuaia.
We used LAN between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia.
Economy class only flight, and close to 6 hours each way.
We were given some biscuit and soft drink during the flights.
So there might be a good idea to pack your own sandwich before on board.

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Apr 16, 2013 06:14 as a reply to  @ post 15811225 |  #59

Day Seven, 4th Day in Antarctica:
Morning Zodiac landing @ Cuverville Island;
Afternoon Zodiac cruising @ Wilhelmina Bay

By the time we were ready for our breakfast, the campers already came back to the ship from Rongé Island.

Anyway Cuverville Island is right NEXT to Rongé Island. So we headed to the beach for the landing after the breakfast (5D3 + 28-300mmL @ 300mm):

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Cuverville Island, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

Some whale bones from the old whaling day, which are still looking the same as the good old day...
And the Gentoo are making those bones as their home (5D3 + 28-300L @ 85mm):
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Gentoo Penguin with Whale Bones @ Cuverville Island, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

@ 300mm:
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Gentoo Penguin with Whale Bones @ Cuverville Island, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

5D2 + 85L II @ both:
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Gentoo Penguin with Whale Bones @ Cuverville Island, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

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Whale Bones @ Cuverville Island, Antarctica (external link) by X_Tan (external link), on Flickr

^ Love the shots from the prime, sorry 28-300L...

Thanks for looking...

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Apr 16, 2013 06:27 |  #60

Excellent series X-Tan. I would love to shoot the landscapes! :)




  
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