The first two images were taken in the spectacular Right Whale Bay, South Georgia, from the zodiac. After an inspection of the beach, it was deemed too dangerous to land, because of the Fur Seals – the females had pups.. The shore was filled with wildlife – not only the King Penguins and the Fur Seals, but also Skuas and Giant Petrels.
Right Whale Bay 1, South Georgia – Alison Price, November 2016
Right Whale Bay 2, South Georgia – Alison Price, November 2016
A couple of days later we visited Fortuna Bay, South Georgia. I was very excited as this was where Shackleton, Worsley and Crean had walked on the final leg of their journey, on foot, to Stromness, where the alarm was raised to rescue the rest of the Endurance crew. But beyond that were tens of thousands of King Penguins and chicks in a tranquil river valley.
Fortuna Bay 1, South Georgia – Alison Price, December 2016
Fortuna Bay 2, South Georgia – Alison Price, December 2016
The following day, after a few aborted landings, we arrived at Gold Harbour, South Georgia where we were to have our final King Penguin sightings in the snow. This would be our final stop before heading through the Scotia Sea towards the South Orkney Islands.
Gold Harbour 1, South Georgia – Alison Price, December 2016
Gold Harbour 2, South Georgia – Alison Price, December 2016
Gold Harbour 3, South Georgia – Alison Price, December 2016
Gold Harbour 4, South Georgia – Alison Price, December 2016
And finally, a difficult choice for Image of the Week but this shot catches my eye every time I revisit these photographs. I think the scree slopes are striking as a background and I love the grey tones. I was also attracted to the reflections of the penguins in the water and the way the seals are protecting the beach. No doubt part of my attraction to the image is that it has the feel of monochrome even though it is in colour.
IMAGE OF THE WEEK – Right Whale Bay, South Georgia – Alison Price, November 2016
