Los Andes
Flying over the Andes near Valle Nar
No, we didn't go in.
Amazed that he still can text at the same time as walking 8 dogs.
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The pup is likely from this year.
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Forced copulation 1
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Forced copulation 3
Forced copulation 4
Forced copulation 5 notice the blood on her.
Forced copulation 6
Blue eyed Shags
Shags
Imperial Shags
Three chicks follow mom.
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This is our main lounge where I gave my presentations and we met daily for briefings.
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Cabo San Pio
Cabo San Pio, where I finished the trek
Safety Rope
This is the rope that gets put up so there is something to hold onto crossing the Drake.
Southern Giant Petrel
We got lessons on how to shoot birds, this is what I came up with.
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Finn Whale
Finn whale - Notice the scaring, likely from an infection on its side.
Penguin Colony
Chinstrap, Adele, and Gentoo penguins on the South Shetland Islands
This is the landing in the South Shetlands where a woman broke her arm that would send us to King George Island to try and facilitate her rescue.
Elephant Seals and Chinstrap Penguin
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From left to right: NG Photographer Jasper, Naturalist Guide Ginny, and Naturalist Guide Michael on the South Shetlands
Jasper and Ginny cracking up.
Elephant Seal
Shag in flight.
South Shetland Islands
Giant Southern Petrel
They can spit at you when they feel threatened and it's super sticky - you wouldn't be able to wash it out.
Giant Southern Petrel 2
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Chinstrap waves to the ship
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Lone pondering Chinstrap Penguin
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Dexterity
An elephant seal scratches his head. I was amazed at their dexterity.
Elephant seal smiles
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Penguins, shags, and Explorer
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