Scenes from Antarctica

Down in Antarctica, November marks the end of spring, the beginning of austral summer, and the beginning of Antarctica's cruise season. The Sun just rose for the first time in 6 months on September 22nd, and is now visible in the sky all the time. Recent studies in Antarctica have brought new insights into the origins of deep sea octopus species (a 30 million-year-old ancestor from Antarctic waters), volcanic contributions to disappearing antarctic ice, and the effects of increasing numbers of icebergs scouring the seafloor. Collected here are 32 photographs of Antarctica from the past several years. (32 photos total)

After waiting for over two weeks for his mate to return from the sea and relieve him of nest duty, this Adelie penguin's hunger helps him make the decision to abandon his egg in search of fish and krill in the sea. Photo taken December 12, 2002. Known populations of the Adelie penguin have dropped by 65% over the past 25 years. (Melanie Conner/National Science Foundation)

A killer whale (viewed from above) swims amid floating ice in the Ross Sea in January of 2005. Researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Southwest Fisheries Science Center were studying the whales to determine if there are three separate species of Antarctic killer whales. (Donald LeRoi, NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center/National Science Foundation) #

Palmer Station seen from the ocean on June 10, 2006. Palmer Station is the smallest of the three U.S. Antarctic Program research stations, located on Anvers Island, near the Antarctic Peninsula. (Glenn E. Grant/National Science Foundation) #

A molting emperor penguin seen on January 3, 2007. (Carlie Reum/National Science Foundation) #

Sculptured iceberg in North Bay, Rothera Point, Adelaide Island, Antarctica. (© Pete Bucktrout/British Antarctic Survey) #

The Calkin Glacier, seen on November, 2003. The glacier is located in the Taylor Valley in Victoria Land, named for Parker Calkin, US Antarctic Program geologist who conducted research in the area during the 1960-61 and 1961-62 field seasons. (Brian Johnson/National Science Foundation) #

The aurora australis over the Dark Sector at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station on June 3, 2008. The Dark Sector is so-named due to the absence of light and radio wave interfence. The bright spot above the ground shield in the foreground is Jupiter. The white streaks of light going up are the Milky Way. (Keith Vanderlinde/National Science Foundation) #

Penguins on a massive iceberg near the Antarctic Peninsula on November 28, 2003. (Kurtis Burmeister/National Science Foundation) #

Nacreous clouds near McMurdo, Ross Island, Antarctica on August 28, 2004. These polar stratospheric clouds at 80,000 feet are the highest of all clouds. They only occur in the polar regions when the stratospheric temperature dips below 100 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. They are also the site of chemical reactions that break down ozone in the upper atmosphere and contribute to the creation of the ozone hole above Antarctica. (Zenobia Evans/National Science Foundation) #

The Commonwealth Glacier in the Transantarctic Mountains, seen on February 4, 2007. The glacier was named by the British Antarctic Expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott (1910-1913) after the Commonwealth of Australia. This glacier flows in a southeasterly direction, west of Mount Coleman, in Victoria Land. (Mike Embree/National Science Foundation) #

A balancing stone seen on the Dufek Massif in the Pensacola Mountains of Antarctica on January 18, 2007. (Bill Meurer/National Science Foundation) #

An aurora over the Elevated Station at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station on July 16, 2008. (Keith Vanderlinde/National Science Foundation) #

The northern edge of the giant iceberg B-15A seen on January 29, 2001. (Josh Landis/National Science Foundation) #

A view of the Antarctic coast from the Research Vessel NATHANIEL B. PALMER in April of 2007. (Patrick Rowe/National Science Foundation) #

A person stands silhouetted by the South Pole sunset on April 6, 2008. The sun dipped below the horizon on March 20th and did not appear again until September 22nd. (Calee Allen/National Science Foundation) #

A person stands underneath a natural arch in a glacier at Norsel Point, Anvers Island, Antarctica on July 30, 2006. (Glenn Grant/National Science Foundation) #

A full moon and 25 second exposure allowed sufficient light into this photo taken at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station during the long Antarctic night in July of 2005. The new station can be seen at far left, power plant in the center and the old mechanic's garage in the lower right. Red lights are used outside during the winter darkness as their spectrum does not pollute the sky, allowing scientists to conduct astrophysical studies without artificial light interference. The green light in the sky is the aurora australis. (Chris Danals/National Science Foundation) #

The former Russian icebreaker and now cruiseliner Kapitan Khlebnikov breaks through the annual sea ice near the Oates Coast of Antarctica on January 29, 2005. (Mike Usher/National Science Foundation) #

A view from the Research Vessel Nathaniel B. Palmer in April of 2007. (Patrick Rowe/National Science Foundation) #

US Antarctic Program participant DJ Jennings shows his frozen beard on October 26, 2006. (DJ Jennings/National Science Foundation) #

The first glow of sunrise appears above McMurdo Station, Ross Island, Antarctica on July 13, 2007. (Chad Carpenter/National Science Foundation) #

The Dome at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station is seen above a field of sastrugi - ridges of snow formed by wind erosion on October 29, 2003. (Bill McAfee/National Science Foundation) #

South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic Ocean, seen on February 23, 2006. (Melissa Rider/National Science Foundation) #

A cable protrudes from the ice wall at Explorer's Cover, New Harbor, McMurdo Sound in this photo taken on November 12, 2005. The cable was used for the Remotely Operable Micro-Environmental Observatory (ROMEO), an underwater camera. Connected to onshore equipment and linked by radio to the Internet, ROMEO allowed scientists to study benthic fauna year-round. (Steve Clabuesch/National Science Foundation) #

Ross Island as viewed from Black Island, about 25 miles away. The glow of lights of McMurdo Station (US) can be seen, and the glow of the sun just below the horizon creates a sunrise which will last for weeks. (Chad Carpenter/National Science Foundation) #

Icebergs near the Antarctic Peninsula in September 2002. (Jeffrey Kietzmann/National Science Foundation) #

An ice cave near Palmer Station, Anvers Island, Antarctica seen on July 24, 2000. (Zee Evans/National Science Foundation) #

Adelie penguins launch themselves out of the frigid water onto the ice on December 31, 2005. (Patrick Rowe/National Science Foundation) #

U.S. Antarctic Program participants handle ropes to secure the docking of a ship at Palmer Station, Anvers Island, Antarctica in the darkness of June 8, 2000. Swirling snow is illuminated above by the ship's lights. (Zee Evans/National Science Foundation) #

Soil biologist Dr. Diana Wall, Colorado State University, looks out across the Taylor Valley near Lake Hoare on January 17, 2006. Her group was conducting research on soil biota. (Emily Stone/National Science Foundation) #

Brooks de Wetter-Smith's photograph of an iceberg titled "Ice Tunnel" (Courtesy of Peabody Essex Museum) #

The polar plateau seen on April 20, 2008. The polar plateau is comprised of a flat white snowy landscape as far as the eye can see in every direction. This photo depicts what most of Antarctica looks like - the bedrock of the continent is more than 2 miles below this snow surface. (Keith Vanderlinde/National Science Foundation) #

More links and information

Antarctic Photo Library - U.S. Antarctic Program page

Antarctica - NYTimes.com Topics page

Antarctica - Wikipedia entry

Catching the Wind in Antarctica - NYTimes.com Green Inc. Blog

Fossils Add More Proof of Global Climate Shift - NYTimes.com 08/05

Census of Marine Life - official site

Icebergs Digging Deep, With Implications for Life on the Bottom of the Sea - NYTimes.com 7/22

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Thank you for such beautiful photos. I have them in my hold file and can view them from time to time. I have also sent them to other friends around the country. It makes you feel good to know that places like that are around and that those who took this pictures know beauty.

Posted by William L. Sasman March 1, 09 06:01 PM

I think I have not seen greater beauty in this world.

Posted by LAG March 1, 09 11:34 PM

breath taking pictures.after seeing these pics,the grand cayton,yellow stone,the rockies and more of the places i have been blessed to see....i would like know how people can think there is no GOD. man doesn't determind what happens GOD does...remember all things are possible with GOD'S help, all you have to do call on HIM in phone is open 24/7 and is never busy.......

Posted by jim roberts March 2, 09 12:23 AM

I have always wanted to go to Antartica because of scenes such as these. How I envey those who had the wonderfull oportunity to view and capture on film The Grand Creators handywork first hand. We live on a beautifull planet and can enjoy the work of God's own hands. Let us not take these wonderfull places for granted but try our hardest to keep them safe.

Pamela Hannon, Australia

Posted by Pamela Hannon, Victoria, Australia March 2, 09 05:17 AM

Awesome pictures! Lets leave religion and god out of this please!
I am a heathen and could do without all the god comments.
phuck god!

Posted by yourmama March 2, 09 12:01 PM

Have been to Antarctica twice (Nov-Dec 2003 & Jan 2005). My husband was a photographer and got many shots as good as yours - the ice formations are unbelievably awesome - intense colors and fantastical shapes. Linblad operates an undersea mini-sub that keeps discovering new species. Oceanites studies penguins. Shakleton was amazing. There's even a herd of reindeer, survivors of those left by a ship's crew decades ago. The penguin mating behaviors are hilarious and touching to watch. Sitting among the penguins, they are not so much curious about you as they just ignore you. Unbelievable place!

Posted by Nancy Porter March 2, 09 01:00 PM

yourmama, People have a right to speak and write what's on thier mind whether you like it or not. This is America, celebrate that! If you don't like it, don't read it. As for the photos, absolutely beautiful. Wish I liked cold weather so I could go enjoy the scenery!

Posted by Jenn March 2, 09 01:49 PM

Awesome pictures. great talent and patient s. to make it.Keep up the good work. Good entretament. P.S.Make goog puzzels.March2. Mag

Posted by Mag March 2, 09 08:22 PM

amazing pictures! thanks science :O

Posted by McWan Sokmacook March 3, 09 04:17 AM

Stunning indeed. The results of millions of years of the evolutionary process. It was not always like this.
For the God minded people, please remember that when the Islamic fanatics do their beheading they shout " god is great". so which is it.?????

Posted by nick ernst March 3, 09 12:16 PM

I have to agree with Jenn's comments made to yourmama on March 2, 09 01:49 PM.
Thanks so much for all the time and efforts that went into the photography and the putting them together for all of us to enjoy. ... Norm

Posted by Norman Skinner March 3, 09 02:10 PM

I concur with Jenn, freedom of speech, etc. I am amere 46 years old and pray to God regularly that he will let my soul occupy this imperfect body for at least 54 more years so I can experince beauty like this up close. These photographs are absolutely stunning but they don't hold a candle to the true, LIVE, experience of being there.

Posted by Stephan D Schultz Sr March 3, 09 04:44 PM

There is no God, just reality, and yes it can be fantastically beautiful if we want to see it that way. And keep it that way.

Posted by J. Adams March 4, 09 05:08 PM

Super photography and subject matter.

I have been to Point Barrow and Prudhoe Bay - I would like to see a photo diary of the living and working quarters too?

Posted by Truman Trowbridge Legg March 4, 09 06:05 PM

Scenes that simply are beautiful. God Bless those who do the work they do so others can appreciate this planet.

Posted by Sharon March 4, 09 10:16 PM

SRI IS VERY COOL

Posted by SRINIVAS March 6, 09 09:26 AM

FOR ALL THOSE WHO DONNOT BELIEVE THERE IS A "GOD" AMEN!!!!!

Posted by CHICK CICIO March 6, 09 05:33 PM

Awesome pictures of our world, which most will never visit. Bless all who have posted....even the non-believers, as they need it the most. As for those concerned about "global warming"...try reading something other than Gore's self-indulgent crap.

Posted by Jeff March 6, 09 06:18 PM

But what are the small craters, and the lines in picture 10?

"The Commonwealth Glacier in the Transantarctic Mountains, seen on February 4, 2007. The glacier was named by the British Antarctic Expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott (1910-1913) after the Commonwealth of Australia. This glacier flows in a southeasterly direction, west of Mount Coleman, in Victoria Land. (Mike Embree/National Science Foundation)"

Posted by Robert March 6, 09 10:27 PM

Absolutely Awesome!!!!!!!!! The stunning beauty of this place cannot be described in words, but its visual impact on one's emotions of the heart and mind are a mind-blowing religous experience that makes tears flow freely and leaves one with feelings of awe, wonderment, sadness, loneliness, peace and love......all at the same time. Thank you so much for sharing these visual experiences.

Posted by Lawrence Kontour March 6, 09 11:09 PM

Absolutely beautiful and will send this around to all my e-mail freinds.
Thank you.
Ann dappen.

Posted by Ann Dappen March 7, 09 02:23 AM

I was a member of Deepfreeze 2 the USN group that built and stayed on the Antarctic continent from dec 57 to Feb 58. The pictrures bring back memories one cannot forget of this wonderful place. I presume what you call Palmemay be what we called Ellsworth or what followed on the Palmer penninsular which was or intended site changed by Icebergs hindering our entrance. I pray God does not let man destroy the pristine nature of the continent

Posted by Dave Greaney USN RET March 7, 09 01:52 PM

As one who believes in an omnipotent God, all I can say is "How great Thou art!" Thank you to all who shared their time and talent to make these photos available for all to see.

Barb King-Grand Rapids MI

Posted by Barb King March 7, 09 02:03 PM

Breath taking! i saved most of them to my computer!

Posted by Julia March 7, 09 04:00 PM

I have never seen anything as beatiful as this. I will email this to friends and family. Would love to see more of GOD's creation.

Posted by crystal March 7, 09 08:42 PM

Awesome GOD JESUS creator and sustainer of this beautiful universe. I will send it on to brighten my friends and family today.

Posted by jackie March 8, 09 01:06 PM

God or no God, what fantastic scenery. Let's not ruin it, let the wildlife remain stewards of it's (the arctic) infinite beauty.

Posted by Elvira Summers March 8, 09 04:31 PM

Awesome? Maybe; but to a glacial geomorphologist it's just another landscape or rocks and ice, not necessarily a divine creation

Posted by Gletscher March 8, 09 06:49 PM

the pics r really vry nice

Posted by joel March 9, 09 12:06 AM

Honestly!!! I cannot believe that any one person who recieves this email and looks at these photo's can make an ugly thing out of it. The photo's are breath taking, I would think to see it in person would be why these people go there, I have never seen such beauty myself and never will as I do not like the cold at all. All of you who do not believe in God that is your business, it does not have to be everyone else's! Does it really matter who people think is responsible as long as they are saying nice things?????? That is more than I can say for the ones who do not believe in God., Can't you just be nice and let well enough alone?

Posted by Tami March 9, 09 02:40 AM

nothing on earth more beautiful, kudo's to the photographers and men and women who brave this environment . Thanks for sharing...... Paul Foster Woodstock Ont. Canada

Posted by Paul Foster March 9, 09 04:42 PM

My God.... Even such place exist on planate earth ??? I have not seen such a wonderful photography and nature at its best through out my life... Three cheers to the one who had been to this unique place without anticipating the dangers involved in it ! thanks for making these pictures available to us who live in a hot country (India).. some of the photographs made me sheever even in the hot condition to which i belong.... minus 100 degree F is just unimanigable....
Good Luck & Cheers !
Dipesh Sheth from Ahmedabad - India

Posted by Dipesh Sheth March 10, 09 03:22 AM

The word amazing is an under statement , This is breathtaking . I am going to save this , Thank You all that had a part in making it possible for viewing.

Posted by Mary March 10, 09 08:00 PM

HOW GREAT THOU ART is exactly right. Who but the Lord could create such incredible beauty even if most of it is water, ice, and sky?

Posted by Penny Zeeff Greenville, SC March 11, 09 08:23 PM

where is the food chain i wonted

Posted by Anonymous March 12, 09 02:24 AM

The greatness in creation is the water, ice, sky and everything else that makes up the universe. We are the blessed to be on this earth with the capability to appreciate all its beauty.

Posted by Gladys March 12, 09 09:06 AM

I saved almost every pic on my computer. they were really interesting

Posted by May Belle March 12, 09 06:43 PM

Magnificent nature photography!, made all the more powerful by the absence of
vulgar and ugly man made commercial enterprises. Re God: as Woody Allen once wrote, not only is there no god, but have you ever tried getting a plumber on the weekend?

Posted by Devar March 12, 09 09:59 PM

Stunning! From this magnificence to the intracacies of the common house fly, some supreme intelligence (God) had to create it. It didn't just "happen".

Posted by M. Sommers, NJ, USA March 14, 09 08:27 PM

Absolutely breathtaking photographs! A close friend of mine had the privilege to travel to Antarctica on an expedition in November 2008 and captured similiar photos. Since I will likely never have the opportunity to visit Antarctica, it's a pleasure to view such amazing photos.

Posted by Rudy O'Hara March 15, 09 05:05 PM

THIS PLANET IS PRECIOUS!!!!!!

Posted by Kristina Tonkin March 15, 09 06:33 PM

Wonderful and spectacular!!! The others have used all the other adjectives, so no need for me to repeat. ha

Posted by Palmer Luro March 15, 09 08:01 PM

The 729.God did this? comment only shows your ignorance of God, and of man. God made a perfect world, and man messed it up. Read and understand the instruction manual, and maybe you'll begin to understand.

Posted by Tom March 16, 09 02:18 PM

Thank you so much for letting us, that can not go to see these wonderful places ourselves. How Grand, and Royal the Icebergs look.

Posted by carol March 17, 09 04:14 PM

I love the way "Snoopy" cloud formation was caught floating in the sky over the mountain (woman studying biota).Thanks for sharing the majesty and beauty of this continent few of will ever be able to visit!

Posted by Carolyn Wolf March 17, 09 08:45 PM

N......ice!

Posted by Dick Bell March 18, 09 09:55 PM

Just Unbelieveable!!!!! Magnificent!!
Thanx

Posted by Mark Robbins March 19, 09 01:19 PM

This is BEAUTIFUL. This is some of the pictures that god created, isn't it amazing what god can do! Well i gtg l8ers!
Thx

Posted by Nichole March 19, 09 01:53 PM

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Randy March 19, 09 02:55 PM

Sure am glad I can view this part of the world from my home in Florida. I have no desire to go there in the freezing tempratures. It is a beautiful site to behold God's handy work. Man can not take credit for any of it but just enjoy the site.

Posted by Bill Baer March 20, 09 10:57 AM

Spectacular photos. Enjoyed them all, will store them to watch again and again.
Thank you.

Posted by Guenter E. Mittelstrass March 20, 09 06:58 PM

I have to give credit to those who are stationed there, in the name of science and for the good of man . we owe you much gratitude

Posted by David Thiele March 23, 09 09:03 AM

Incredible!!!!

Posted by c wilson March 23, 09 09:52 PM

THIS IS AWESOME, I WILL NEVER HAVE THE CHANGE TO SEE IT FOR REAL SO I WILL REMEMBER THE BEAUTY FROM THIS E-MAIL.
THANK YOU SO MUCH

Posted by JOYCE ANN COLLUM March 24, 09 11:32 AM

These pictures are just wonderful.

Posted by Joyce Allen March 24, 09 08:55 PM

I am in awe by what our soul is allowed to view in nature...The shadow of a butterfly fleeting thru my yard is evidence enough for me that our creator thinks we are his most wonderful creation..
posted by Norm Crowson..March 25.2009 7:13 am

Posted by Norm Crowson March 25, 09 08:15 AM

THOSE WERE FANTASTIC.

Posted by NECA March 25, 09 02:26 PM

INCREDIBLE PICTURES OF ANATRICA BY LOOKING AT IT WOULD LIKE TO VISIT

Posted by Anonymous March 25, 09 07:01 PM

Dawk ir-ritratti hallewni fommi berah!!!

Posted by grazio March 27, 09 11:07 AM

I think everyone should be required to have chance to see theys, god is truly an artis.

Posted by jwsaeweed March 27, 09 09:40 PM

the pictures are amazeing.. I have to say the people that got to experience it first hand will never forget it.

Posted by Anonymous March 27, 09 10:48 PM

Well I'm the 850st to say it but there are still some amazing parts in our world. These pictures really "warm" my heart. Fantastic

Posted by Geoffroy March 28, 09 05:29 AM

beautiful and i reckon you dont need a fridge to keep the beer cold either how much saving would that be

Posted by aaron March 30, 09 05:33 AM

awesome

Posted by Aaron Briggs March 30, 09 08:14 PM

Thank you for sharing! I ama teacher and was reading a story about Antartica -I pulled up this website and showed them these beautiful pictures! We may never get there but seeing them gave us some idea of the beauty. Thank you!!!

Posted by Paige LaDuca March 31, 09 01:19 PM

Wonderful and spectacular area of our world !!!
Its very very fantastic scene have been collected.
All these are still some amazing parts in our world.

Now any more & more approaches to this area shall spoil all these " BEAUTIFUL ".
Can't we just be nice and let well enough alone?
Hope all we should ensure to stop more visits to such places.

Posted by Hemant C. Shah March 31, 09 03:58 PM

is this a religious magazine? what is up with all the maniac god references in a nature photography editorial?

Posted by Erik Jonsson April 5, 09 07:27 PM

The photo's lifted and inspired me. The anti-God comments really saddened me.
How grateful I am for this beautiful earth.

Posted by Janeen Thomander April 5, 09 10:42 PM

These pictures are really beautiful and very uplifting.

Man has nothing to do with this except may be the pollution he brings with him eveywhere he goes.
I pray that leave this alone with its beauty.
I do thank the God for all these great places in the world that help uplift our minds, and enjoy them for what they are and not what we can get out of them.

Posted by Marie-Line Rioux April 6, 09 10:14 AM

As an Old Antartica Explorer myself haven been stationed there twice 1970-1971 and 1973-1974 at Mcmurdo Station these pictures always amaze me of the ausome beauty of this continent

Posted by Bill Raymus HTC USN Retired April 8, 09 02:31 PM

These are magnificent pictures of a place that I can only imagine and probably will never see in person. Thank you for sharing them. I'll bet those clams or scallops sitting beside the anemone on the ocean floor are delicious coming from such pristine water!

Posted by Francine Rowan April 8, 09 09:37 PM

What pictures..out of this world...I am speechless..how extra ordinary..and I don't have a collor printer...thank you...Irmgard Gordos

Posted by Irmgard Gordos April 9, 09 08:18 PM

Pessoas que se elevaram de um mundo do pouco e estão a procura e a proteger a natureza do tudo. Parabens por compartilharem esse sonho de ver tanta beleza conosco. Força, continuem...

Posted by fatima April 15, 09 11:16 PM

i think i like to go to Antarctice but...............................................................only if i do not get a cold :) :(

Posted by good April 16, 09 11:16 PM

These are great pictures of an amazing place. Why do so many so called "christians" feel the need to announce their judgements about those of us who enjoy places like this for what they are. Amazing and Unique. If you truly believe in god you'll let him do the judging. Its not up to you to judge. It says so right in your bible. If you judge, you are arrogant and your god will punish you for that. Or did you forget about that part of your biblical teachings? Don't be a religious hippocrate.

Posted by Wes Anderson April 16, 09 11:17 PM

These pictures are absolutely breathtaking! And so real that they make you feel the cold. So different from my beautiful desert and mountains. This is all God's country!

Posted by Geri Messina, Chino Valley, AZ April 17, 09 11:10 AM

These are pictures of a terrible & magnificent beauty not many people will ever see or experience. Canadians have the priviledge of enjoying scenes like this every winter - & then playing hockey in it. Minus 100 is only minus 73 Celcius. Temperatures in a Canadian winter frequently reach minus 60 Celcius & will usually prompt the quintessential Canadian comment, "Brrr, eh?" Come & enjoy winter in our beautiful Country & see for yourself!

Posted by Canadian Girl, London Ontario Canada April 21, 09 10:34 AM

Thank you for the beautiful pictures it is a privilege to view them

Posted by Ruth O'Beirne April 26, 09 01:14 PM

Incredibly nice... Thank you for sharing. Deniz Aryal

Posted by deniz aryal April 29, 09 06:24 PM

This reminds me of the time I spent down below, Winterover 69. We called McMurdo, McMuddhole in the summer months. The Pictures are truly fantastic.

Posted by John A. Joines May 1, 09 10:50 AM

How long do you have to live in that environment because you come back to the states. Is anyone stationed there a Ham Radio Operator? What are you studying there? I take my hat off to all of you. Your photo's are awesome. You are all very dedicated in what ever your research is. God bless you all

Posted by Andrew Casimiro Jr. May 1, 09 09:40 PM

"THE HEAVENS ARE TELLING THE GLORY OF GOD; THEY ARE A MARVELOUS DISPLAY OF HIS CRAFTSMANSHIP"... PSALM 19:1 TLB

THESE PHOTOS ARE MAGNIFICENT, A TRIP WORTH TAKING... TO SEE IS TO KNOW THE TRUTH...

Posted by CATHERINE ANN JONES May 3, 09 04:08 AM

wow beauuuuuutifulllll!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by veronica stover May 4, 09 02:35 PM

Thank God for modern control of cold , without whitch we probalily would "nt be so
awed it.Pictures are great, t he whole creation grandeous.

Posted by thomas l bugg sr May 5, 09 07:43 AM

A friend sent me this link just before I went to Antarctica, I was prepared to be disappointed, I wasn't.

Posted by Mike Atkins May 6, 09 03:46 AM

God is the artist we cannot know.

Posted by anonymous May 9, 09 01:07 PM

these pics are so random

Posted by Anonymous May 13, 09 12:55 AM

People getting a chance to go here are very lucky. Never thought that there would a place in Antartica which is not covered by ice. Also the human settelements created are amazing.

Posted by Raghu May 13, 09 04:46 AM

BEAUTIFUL!!!! Thanks for sharing!

Posted by Shannon Wayne May 20, 09 07:03 AM

It's all wonderful - super!!!!! I very much wish I could live there just for a moment in my life. However, thanks God, that atleast nowadays technology brings this beauty, right into our poor home!

Posted by Takis May 21, 09 10:35 AM

NICE PICTURES; VERY INTERESTING; WAY TOO MUCH FOR ME TO READ WITH MY EYES; A PLACE I HAVE NO DESIRE TO GO GETS TOO COLD FOR ME. MY UNDERWARE ISN'T THICK ENOUGH;

Posted by FLORINE Jones May 21, 09 10:41 PM

Its really awsome..... !!! Cool.

Posted by Prashant May 22, 09 01:43 AM

the penguin photo was really cool

Posted by fkeshfta May 26, 09 01:55 PM

Living in Phoenix, AZ where the temperature is 120 degrees in the summer, viewing these pics was the next best thing turning on my air conditioning and having a cold beer!

Posted by BlabTalk May 27, 09 02:18 PM

These pictures are breath takingly beautiful.
They have have renewed my determination of someday visiting the antartica region

Posted by Bruce P. Scott May 28, 09 09:19 AM

To # 863 - Canadian Girl,
I did visit Canada last winter and I did enjoy! Oh, and yes "Brrr, eh?" says it all.
The pictures are beautiful and I'd love to see the places for myself but Canada is closer and there are restaurants there!

Posted by Gigi May 28, 09 02:44 PM

WOW - The pics are wonderful. I am lucky enough to live in Canada and enjoy all the seasons. The Northern lights are so beautiful, they are really beyond description.

I also love the penguins. It is amazing how they carry the eggs on their feet and how the males learn to recognize their young by their calls, when they come back from feeding. Thank you.

Posted by Betty Fox June 2, 09 12:26 AM

wow lol how cute hahaha :]

Posted by teg June 2, 09 12:45 AM

Stunning photograpy, very much appreciated by yours sincerely!

Posted by Peter Lindahl June 3, 09 06:09 AM

I never in my life, seen so beautifull pictures

Posted by Leon Regaudie Boisbriand P.Que June 25, 09 07:48 PM