Rough seas in the Drake passage, Antarctica. Canon 1Ds Mark III, 400mm f/4 IS DO, 1/6400 @ f/5, ISO 800.
In less than a week, I’ll be flying far, far way from Fairbanks, Alaska, headed to a near equal latitude in the southern hemisphere. This year, my solstice will be reversed and rather than it being the darkest and shortest day of the year, it will be the opposite. Besides collecting the necessary gear (as the pile grows in my office) I’ve been finalizing a few presentations that I’ll be giving on board the icebreaker. During the process, I came across this photo I took on the return from Antarctica a few years ago, crossing the famed and feared Drake Passage, known as one of the most violent bodies of water in the world. I slipped out on deck to grab a shot of the tumultuous waters which juxtapose a paradoxical portrayal of storm, sun and color. I’m hoping the waters are relatively calm on the next passage, as I’m sure the other 100 passengers are wishing for the same.
Patrick, oh how I remember that Drake crossing. 🙂 Love the tonality of your image. Will you be bringing the 200-400 in lieu of the 500? 🙂
Mark,
I’ve been debating and have decided to take the 200-400, in addition to the 100-400. Presuming I’ll use the former infrequently, due to its size and my need for mobility and simplicity. But I’ll have it in case.
Makes sense Patrick, as least to me (and, of course, you). 🙂 There’s certainly a part of me that wishes I was going to be joining you. 🙂
but not the seasickness part…
Quite true. 🙂 I recall you wearing a patch during our trip. You may want to talk to Lynn about adding to that the anti-seizure medication that she had with her for my trip in 2012, which in combination with the patch was pretty effective (better than either one individually). I forget the name of the medication, but I’m sure she knows it. 🙂