2009 I'm sailing with the historic tall ship Bark Europa to Antarctica.
The route went from the southern tip of South America to Capes Horn over to the Antarctic.
That was definitely one of the most beautiful and extraordinary journeys
I've ever done - it was just fantastic.

The landscapes in the Antarctica are very impressive. There is almost no vegetation there,
only a few ground lichens. The landscape is very rough and originally - large black
Rocks / mountains with glaciers and huge icebergs. And then the silence that is very
impressive.

Animals we have seen, of course, many - several types of penguins, various species of seals,
leopard seals, elephant seals, albatrosses and many humpback whales.

That there are many photos, I'll show them in several parts here. I hope you like the photos

Our ship, the Bark Europa in front of a glacier


High swell at the crossing - the Drake Passage


Paradise Bay - one of the most beautiful landscapes


Icebergs as big as an island


A colony of penguins and the Tallship in the background

[Dreamborder]

I'm just soooo jealous now ! Very beautiful pics, and thanks for sharing . What a fantastic trip !!!

[iFoto]

one of my photos took the first prize in a photo contest "wildlife"
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the winner image

[baro-nite]

one of my photos took the first prize in a photo contest "wildlife"

Well deserved win -- outstanding shot! Very funny too. I'm glad you posted this update because somehow I missed this thread first time around.

[mischivo]

Great series. I'm jealous! I'll go one day.

[Den]

That was an exciting start to my day. Thanks for posting. Getting from the ship and trekking up to a peak to shoot must have been equally as exhilarating as sailing.