PHOTO: Window to the Soul of a Blue Iceberg in Cierva Cove, Antarctica

Looking through a hole in a Blue Iceberg in Cierva Cove Antarctica

As I close my series on Antarctica, I’d like to offer one more image of this dramatic destination. This blue iceberg is one of my favorite photos from Antarctica. Our two rubber Zodiacs set off one morning to cruise around Cierva Cove. The bay was choked with icebergs ranging from tiny to gargantuan, but it … Read more

PHOTO: Sunrise at the Head of the Lemaire Channel, Antarctica

Dawn Sunburst at the head of the Lemaire Channel

My time in Antarctica was coming to a close when the captain announced we would arrive at the Lemaire Channel early the next morning. Located on the western side of the Waddell Peninsula, between Graham Land on the continent and Booth Island, this narrow 6.6-mile long sea passage offers one of the most spectacular sights … Read more

VIDEO: Escapades with the Animals of Antarctica

Chinstrap Penguin, one of the cutest animals of Antarctica

Antarctica. The coldest, driest, windiest, most severe place on the face of the earth. It’s hard to imagine that any creature can exist in such a harsh environment. But the animals of Antarctica not only survive, they thrive, like the tiny krill, which float through the seas in great masses, providing a vital food source … Read more