The Finale at the Falklands

Albatross taking flight

Blackbrowed Albatross

Who said penguins can't fly?

Heron

The beach and its inhabitants

South Georgia Island Panoramic

Grave of Explorer Ernest Shackleton
1874-1922

Penguin Scratching

Penguin & Reindeer

Penguin Pattern

Assisting!!

On board our ship there are two guests of interest...a National Geographic photographer and a National Geographic writer. They are doing a story on South Georgia and starting today, I will be assisting Paul Nicklen on his photo shoot for the story that will run in National Geographic magazine! Paul Nicklen is best known for his polar photography, particularly his underwater work with seals and polar bears...he has been working for National Geographic for ten years so this is quite a cool opportunity.

Matt's Mom posting: This panorama is "the spot". I'll let the other pictures tell the rest of the story. I just want to tell you both how excited and happy I am for you. XXOO CavaMOM

Penguin Shooting
Penguin on a Rock
Jumping Penguins

Orcas
Neko Harbour
Breeching Humpbacks
Antarctica Panorama

We made it to the Antarctic Peninsula and to some of the outlying islands in the region. Here are some photos from the Shetland Islands and from Lindblad Cove, which is on the peninsula. The penguins are Gentoo and Chinstraps. The seal is a Leopard Seal, which was really cool to see.