Just returned from Antarctica!
Still a work in progress, but if anyone is interested, here are my photos:
http://tinyurl.com/ycvbx3v and "blog": http://tinyurl.com/ykra9rr Thanks :) |
Lovely pictures
Thank You for posting. Looks like a good time Was it cold, or as cold as it looks ?! |
Thanks Percy. It wasn't really as cold as you'd think it would be. Then again, it's "summer" there :)
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Great pics!
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Read your blog again and looked at all your pictures again.
Great stuff. I would love to goto Antartica also. There are some places in the world you just want to go to .... and itis difficult to explain to others . why! I am glad it was summer there !!! :) |
Beautifully written blog and gorgeous photos. Thank you very much for sharing ... it was all inspiring.
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Heather, thank you so much for your kind words, really appreciate you viewing them and taking the time to post!!
And to Missy too, thanks :) |
Very nice shots, Robin. I'd be interested to know what equipment you used for the telephoto shots. Looks like you had a very successful trip -- makes me want to go back to Antarctica again!
Chris |
Chris, after much debate right up to the last minute, I ended up leaving the 100-400 home. Mainly for weight reasons. So I took my 70-200 f/4 (old version, non IS) and a 1.4x extender.
I had the extender on during my first zodiac ride, and wouldn't you know it, we encountered some really close wildlife, too close, and I missed my shots. So the extender stayed in the cabin after that. I found the 70-200 worked well for me for the rest of the trip. Oh, and the 17-40 too! |
Thanks for the response. It is always hard to figure out lenses for a trip like that, because you can encounter such a huge variety of subject distances. We are going to the Galapagos next May and it seems like exactly the same kind of situation. But in my case, I have my wife taking pictures too, so we can "divide and conquer." In Antarctica, I used the 100-400 and she used the 24-105 on shore landings, and that worked out really well. Not sure what we will do in the Galapagos but I am tempted to give her the 100-400 and use the 500/4.
Anyway, congratulations again on your excellent pictures, and thanks for sharing them. Chris |
Thanks Chris!
Yes, it's nice to have a Canonian (or is it "Canonite?") partner to share lenses :) Galapagos, I'm sure that will be wonderful! Looking forward to hearing about your trip... |
Outstanding photography.
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What were the average temperatures? Did the wind blow constantly? I am going in January.
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Thanks gshah!
Charli: I too went in January. I didn't take note of the temperature, but it wasn't as cold as one would imagine. Then again I packed really well. The coldest and windiest situations were in the zodiac, and outside while on the ship - sometimes it was too brutal to take for more than a minute. On land it was a lot calmer. When the sun was shining I even took off my outer jacket once or twice! |
Nutella,
Amazing Pictures!!! I remember your Amazing pictures from China. Please publish a book, I'll be first in line to buy it. |
Wow thank you so much poochie! Actually I have been toying with the book idea. Of course that would mean I'd have to go back to Antarctica to make sure I had enough photos for it :)
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Heading South on Nov 26th .. Wondered what filters besides maybe a polarizer that you used for your shots. Taking 55-250 and 18-55 lens, Canon Rebel and a point and shoot.
Would you recommend tri-pod? I guess the extender should stay at home. Also with type of thermals did you bring for the trip. Still debating choices. Seems like cotton is out. Appreciate feedback |
I didn't find any filters other than a polarizer useful.
I used a monopod instead of a tripod; especially with my 100-400 lens. If your extender works with your 55-250, I'd definitely take it ... though I didn't use my 100-400 nearly as much as my 17-200, there were times I was glad for the added reach of my long lens. Have you looked into smartwool long johns. Soft; not at all scratchy ... my husband and I both swear by them now. Have fun and come back and share your photos and your impressions. |
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