Gone to See Antarctica 2014/2015. Hurtigruten Christmas Voyage on the MS Fram. Day 17: Antarctic Peninsula.
The first stop in the morning was at the Argentine Almirante Brown Base. Lots of Snowy Sheathbill and Gentoo Penguins. The Gentoo Penguins were minding their nests, with several hatching and just hatched chicks.
Snowy Sheathbill near the landing at the Argentine Brown Scientific Station in Antarctica. Image taken with a Leica T camera and 18-56 mm lens (ISO 100, 56 mm, f/16, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)Snowy Sheathbill on rocks at the Argentine Brown Scientific Station in Antarctica. Image taken with a Leica T camera and 18-56 mm lens (ISO 100, 27 mm, f/16, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)Snowy Sheathbill on snow at the Argentine Brown Scientific Station in Antarctica. Image taken with a Leica T camera and 18-56 mm lens (ISO 100, 56 mm, f/16, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)Gentoo Penguin nesting site at the Argentine Brown Scientific Station in Antarctica. Image taken with a Leica T camera and 18-56 mm lens (ISO 100, 56 mm, f/8, 1/250 sec). (David J Mathre)Gentoo Penguin nesting site at the Argentine Brown Scientific Station in Antarctica. Image taken with a Leica T camera and 18-56 mm lens (ISO 100, 56 mm, f/16, 1/160 sec). (David J Mathre)
Author: David Mathre
I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.
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