Looking up at the Emperor
by SteenM

Comment by SteenM:
Thanks to everybody who voted for this one. This was my first entry in a challenge and I am very happy placing this high on the list.

Several people have asked where it is taken and what I am doing here. I am providing engineering support for a science team studying the Weddell seal population at Ross Island in Antarctica. We are 7 people in a small camp on the sea ice off the coast. Looking at a globe, go South from New Zealand and you get to the Ross Sea and Ross Island. This is where many of the old explorers were a long time ago and both Scott's and Shackelton's huts are just a few miles from our camp.
We often have Adelie Penguins around but this was a rare visit by Emperors.

If you are interested in seeing more pictures or reading more about this then please visit my website at: //www.viking-photography.com

Message edited by author 2006-11-29 00:54:24.

Looking up at the Emperor
by SteenM

Comment by daboardergirl:
Great photo! I didn't see this one while voting unfortunately. And I second the question... what are you doing in Antartica?

Looking up at the Emperor
by SteenM

Comment by ursula:
Wow, this is a beautiful image! Purely out of curiousity, what are you doing in the Antarctica?

Looking up at the Emperor
by SteenM

Comment by Koobers:
Beautiful image, sharp as a tack, I like it.

Looking up at the Emperor
by SteenM

Comment by kwani:
Just perfect...

Looking up at the Emperor
by SteenM

Comment by emayner:
They are so beautiful!

Looking up at the Emperor
by SteenM

Comment by IreneM:
Wow! Amazing shot.

Looking up at the Emperor
by SteenM

Comment by David Ey:
Can you hear their "Happy Feet"?....great photo

Looking up at the Emperor
by SteenM

Comment by Ivory:
How cool is this, in my opinion its a 10 cool!

Looking up at the Emperor
by SteenM

Comment by ksymeon:
Beautiful picture. 10. So, was Antarctica your holiday destination?