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Antarctica landscape and wildlife: penguins, icebergs and more

Helicopter landing on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica

Helicopter landing on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica

Helicopter landing on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica

Closeup of melting ice in Antarctica with icicles, demonstrating global warming

Closeup of melting ice in Antarctica with icicles, demonstrating global warming

Closeup of melting ice in Antarctica with icicles, demonstrating global warming

A person is standing between giant icebergs in Antarctica in crystal clear blue water

A person is standing between giant icebergs in Antarctica in crystal clear blue water

A person is standing between giant icebergs in Antarctica in crystal clear blue water

One ray of sunlight illuminates a tabular iceberg in the Ross sea of Antarctica

One ray of sunlight illuminates a tabular iceberg in the Ross sea of Antarctica

One ray of sunlight illuminates a tabular iceberg in the Ross sea of Antarctica

Dugdale glacier and Admiralty mountains at Robertson Bay, Ross Sea Antarctica

Dugdale glacier and Admiralty mountains at Robertson Bay, Ross Sea Antarctica

Dugdale glacier and Admiralty mountains at Robertson Bay, Ross Sea Antarctica

Captain Scott's hut at cape Evans in a snow storm, Ross Island, Antarctica

Captain Scott's hut at cape Evans in a snow storm, Ross Island, Antarctica

Captain Scott's hut at cape Evans in a snow storm, Ross Island, Antarctica

Internal view of Shackleton's hut at Cape Royds, Antarctica

Internal view of Shackleton's hut at Cape Royds, Antarctica

Internal view of Shackleton's hut at Cape Royds, Antarctica

Cape Adare in Antarctica is home of the largest Adelie penguin colony

Cape Adare in Antarctica is home of the largest Adelie penguin colony

Cape Adare in Antarctica is home of the largest Adelie penguin colony

Peter I Island is a lonely and rarely visited volcanic island in Antarctica

Peter I Island is a lonely and rarely visited volcanic island in Antarctica

Peter I Island is a lonely and rarely visited volcanic island in Antarctica

Helicopter landing on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica in marginal weather conditions

Helicopter landing on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica in marginal weather conditions

Helicopter landing on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica in marginal weather conditions

Ventifact, rock shaped by constant strong wind. McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica

Ventifact, rock shaped by constant strong wind. McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica

Ventifact, rock shaped by constant strong wind. McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica

Mummified leopard seal in the McMurdo Dry Valley of Antarctica, on of the driest places on earth

Mummified leopard seal in the McMurdo Dry Valley of Antarctica, on of the driest places on earth

Mummified leopard seal in the McMurdo Dry Valley of Antarctica, on of the driest places on earth

A mummified seal in the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica

A mummified seal in the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica

A mummified seal in the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica

The Commonwealth glacier in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica

The Commonwealth glacier in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica

The Commonwealth glacier in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica

Ortelius cruise ship searchlights are illuminating a snow storm in Antarctica

Ortelius cruise ship searchlights are illuminating a snow storm in Antarctica

Ortelius cruise ship searchlights are illuminating a snow storm in Antarctica

Abstract golden wave patterns on the ocean surface at sunset

Abstract golden wave patterns on the ocean surface at sunset

Abstract golden wave patterns on the ocean surface at sunset

Frozen world of icebergs, mountains and clouds in Antarctica

Frozen world of icebergs, mountains and clouds in Antarctica

Frozen world of icebergs, mountains and clouds in Antarctica

Sunset at the active volcano Mount Erebus in Antarctica, with freezing ocean and iceberg

Sunset at the active volcano Mount Erebus in Antarctica, with freezing ocean and iceberg

Sunset at the active volcano Mount Erebus in Antarctica, with freezing ocean and iceberg

Beautiful blue open ocean waves captured during rough sea days in the Antarctic ocean

Beautiful blue open ocean waves captured during rough sea days in the Antarctic ocean

Beautiful blue open ocean waves captured during rough sea days in the Antarctic ocean

Nesting Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on Torgersen Island, Antarctica

Nesting Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on Torgersen Island, Antarctica

Nesting Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on Torgersen Island, Antarctica

A Southern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialoides) in flight, Antarctica

A Southern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialoides) in flight, Antarctica

A Southern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialoides) in flight, Antarctica

The Monolith is a single impressive rock at Sabrina Islet, part of the Balleny Islands, Antarctica

The Monolith is a single impressive rock at Sabrina Islet, part of the Balleny Islands, Antarctica

The Monolith is a single impressive rock at Sabrina Islet, part of the Balleny Islands, Antarctica

Antarctic ocean covered with pancake ice at sunset, McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

Antarctic ocean covered with pancake ice at sunset, McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

Antarctic ocean covered with pancake ice at sunset, McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

Pancake ice forming on the ocean of Antarctica

Pancake ice forming on the ocean of Antarctica

Pancake ice forming on the ocean of Antarctica

Pancake ice is forming at the start of winter in Antarcic oceans

Pancake ice is forming at the start of winter in Antarcic oceans

Pancake ice is forming at the start of winter in Antarcic oceans

Ice floes are freezing together in winter at McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

Ice floes are freezing together in winter at McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

Ice floes are freezing together in winter at McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

Ice floes are freezing together in winter at McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

Three types of ice in the freezing ocean of Antarctica: grease ice, small pancake and one large pan cake ice

Three types of ice in the freezing ocean of Antarctica: grease ice, small pancake and one large pan cake ice

Three types of ice in the freezing ocean of Antarctica: grease ice, small pancake and one large pan cake ice

Grease and pancake ice: Fascinating to see the ocean freezing up in Antarctica

Grease and pancake ice: Fascinating to see the ocean freezing up in Antarctica

Grease and pancake ice: Fascinating to see the ocean freezing up in Antarctica

Magic colours: Antarctic ocean covered with pancake ice at sunset

Magic colours: Antarctic ocean covered with pancake ice at sunset

Magic colours: Antarctic ocean covered with pancake ice at sunset

The ocean in Antarctica is freezing up at the beginning of winter

The ocean in Antarctica is freezing up at the beginning of winter

The ocean in Antarctica is freezing up at the beginning of winter

Sea ice floes from previous winter are freezing again at McMurdo sound, Antarctica

Sea ice floes from previous winter are freezing again at McMurdo sound, Antarctica

Sea ice floes from previous winter are freezing again at McMurdo sound, Antarctica

The Antarctic Ocean at the Ross Sea starts freezing at the beginning of the winter with impressive fog patches

The Antarctic Ocean at the Ross Sea starts freezing at the beginning of the winter with impressive fog patches

The Antarctic Ocean at the Ross Sea starts freezing at the beginning of the winter with impressive fog patches

Extremely cold and windy day on the ocean of McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

Extremely cold and windy day on the ocean of McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

Extremely cold and windy day on the ocean of McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

Weddell seals resting on ice floes at the Ross Sea, Antarctica

Weddell seals resting on ice floes at the Ross Sea, Antarctica

Weddell seals resting on ice floes at the Ross Sea, Antarctica

Weddell seals resting on ice floes at the Ross Sea, Antarctica

Fog, snow, clouds and mountains. McMurdo sound landscape like a painting

Fog, snow, clouds and mountains. McMurdo sound landscape like a painting

Fog, snow, clouds and mountains. McMurdo sound landscape like a painting

Tabular iceberg in evening light at the Ross Sea, Antarctica

Tabular iceberg in evening light at the Ross Sea, Antarctica

Tabular iceberg in evening light at the Ross Sea, Antarctica

Cape Adare rock cliffs and Adelie penguin colony, McMurdo Sound Antarctica

Cape Adare rock cliffs and Adelie penguin colony, McMurdo Sound Antarctica

Cape Adare rock cliffs and Adelie penguin colony, McMurdo Sound Antarctica

Murray glacier and rock cliffs at Robertson Bay, Antarctica

Murray glacier and rock cliffs at Robertson Bay, Antarctica

Murray glacier and rock cliffs at Robertson Bay, Antarctica

Helicopter flying in front of Murray Glacier at Robertson Bay, Antarctica

Helicopter flying in front of Murray Glacier at Robertson Bay, Antarctica

Helicopter flying in front of Murray Glacier at Robertson Bay, Antarctica

Mount Wheat and Luigi peak, panorama of mountain range at Port Lockroy in Antarctica with reflections and kayaks

Mount Wheat and Luigi peak, panorama of mountain range at Port Lockroy in Antarctica with reflections and kayaks

Mount Wheat and Luigi peak, panorama of mountain range at Port Lockroy in Antarctica with reflections and kayaks

Panorama of Admiralty Mountains with Mount Sabine and 3 glaciers seen from Robertson Bay, Antarctica

Panorama of Admiralty Mountains with Mount Sabine and 3 glaciers seen from Robertson Bay, Antarctica

Panorama of Admiralty Mountains with Mount Sabine and 3 glaciers seen from Robertson Bay, Antarctica

Panorama of Dugdale glacier with Admiralty Mountains in the background. Robertson Bay Antarctica.

Panorama of Dugdale glacier with Admiralty Mountains in the background. Robertson Bay Antarctica.

Panorama of Dugdale glacier with Admiralty Mountains in the background. Robertson Bay Antarctica.

Adelie penguins taking a ride on a small iceberg, Antarctica

Adelie penguins taking a ride on a small iceberg, Antarctica

Adelie penguins taking a ride on a small iceberg, Antarctica

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) on an ice floe in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) on an ice floe in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) on an ice floe in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

Murray glacier at Robertson bay entering the ocean as ice shelf, Antarctica

Murray glacier at Robertson bay entering the ocean as ice shelf, Antarctica

Murray glacier at Robertson bay entering the ocean as ice shelf, Antarctica

Sunrise while sailing the Antarctic ocean on board of Ortelius

Sunrise while sailing the Antarctic ocean on board of Ortelius

Sunrise while sailing the Antarctic ocean on board of Ortelius

Large tabular iceberg, that broke off the Ross ice shelf, Ross Sea, Antarctica

Large tabular iceberg, that broke off the Ross ice shelf, Ross Sea, Antarctica

Large tabular iceberg, that broke off the Ross ice shelf, Ross Sea, Antarctica

Blue iceberg with purple sky, Antarctic colors

Blue iceberg with purple sky, Antarctic colors

Blue iceberg with purple sky, Antarctic colors

Giant iceberg arc in the Ross Sea, Antarctica

Giant iceberg arc in the Ross Sea, Antarctica

Giant iceberg arc in the Ross Sea, Antarctica

Giant iceberg with double arc in the Ross Sea, Antarctica

Giant iceberg with double arc in the Ross Sea, Antarctica

Giant iceberg with double arc in the Ross Sea, Antarctica

Castle shaped iceberg at sunset, Antarctica

Castle shaped iceberg at sunset, Antarctica

Castle shaped iceberg at sunset, Antarctica

Flying low over deep glacier crevasses at Robertson Bay, Antarctica

Flying low over deep glacier crevasses at Robertson Bay, Antarctica

Flying low over deep glacier crevasses at Robertson Bay, Antarctica

Iceberg landscape with dramatic weather in Paradise harbour, Antarctica

Iceberg landscape with dramatic weather in Paradise harbour, Antarctica

Iceberg landscape with dramatic weather in paradise harbour, Antarctica

View from the mast of yacht "Spirit of Sydney" over the bay of Port Lockroy

View from the mast of yacht "Spirit of Sydney" over the bay of Port Lockroy

View from the mast of yacht "Spirit of Sydney" over the bay of Port Lockroy

Magic orange evening light on snow and ice covered mountains in Antarctica

Magic orange evening light on snow and ice covered mountains in Antarctica

Magic orange evening light on snow and ice covered mountains in Antarctica

Group of Gentoo penguins on a hill with view over icebergs, Antarctica

Group of Gentoo penguins on a hill with view over icebergs, Antarctica

Group of Gentoo penguins on a hill with view over icebergs, Antarctica

Antarctic Fur Seals (Arctocephalus gazella) on Half Moon Island, Antarctica

Antarctic Fur Seals (Arctocephalus gazella) on Half Moon Island, Antarctica

Antarctic Fur Seals (Arctocephalus gazella) on Half Moon Island, Antarctica

Funny penguin photo shooting with toy penguin on the ice in Antarctica with sailing yacht

Funny penguin photo shooting with toy penguin on the ice in Antarctica with sailing yacht

Funny penguin photo shooting with toy penguin on the ice in Antarctica with sailing yacht

Funny penguin photo shooting with toy penguin on the ice in Antarctica with sailing yacht

Kayaking between giant icebergs in Antarctica

Kayaking between giant icebergs in Antarctica

Kayaking between giant icebergs in Antarctica

Beautiful white snowy mountain landscape at Cierva cove in Antarctica

Beautiful white snowy mountain landscape at Cierva cove in Antarctica

Beautiful white snowy mountain landscape at Cierva cove in Antarctica

Expedition cruise ship Professor Multanovskiy in heavy seas during Drake Passage crossing

Expedition cruise ship Professor Multanovskiy in heavy seas during Drake Passage crossing

Expedition cruise ship Professor Multanovskiy in heavy seas during Drake Passage crossing

Young Weddell Seal showing his teeth, Antarctica

Young Weddell Seal showing his teeth, Antarctica

Young Weddell Seal showing his teeth, Antarctica

Lichens are one of the few plants that survive in Antarctica, Half Moon Island, Antarctic Peninsula

Lichens are one of the few plants that survive in Antarctica, Half Moon Island, Antarctic Peninsula

Lichens are one of the few plants that survive in Antarctica, Half Moon Island, Antarctic Peninsula

Argentine Brown station. Black rocks, white snow and gray ocean, a monochrome winter landscape in Antarctica

Argentine Brown station. Black rocks, white snow and gray ocean, a monochrome winter landscape in Antarctica

Argentine Brown station. Black rocks, white snow and gray ocean, a monochrome winter landscape in Antarctica

World of ice, glaciers and mountains at Cierva cove, Antarctica landscape with lenticular clouds

World of ice, glaciers and mountains at Cierva cove, Antarctica landscape with lenticular clouds

World of ice, glaciers and mountains at Cierva cove, Antarctica landscape with lenticular clouds

Detail of blue melting iceberg with icicles, Antarctica

Detail of blue melting iceberg with icicles, Antarctica

Detail of blue melting iceberg with icicles, Antarctica

Close view of melting iceberg with icicles, Antarctica

Close view of melting iceberg with icicles, Antarctica

Close view of melting iceberg with icicles, Antarctica

Seal gull flying in front of a massive glacier in Antarctica

Seal gull flying in front of a massive glacier in Antarctica

Seal gull flying in front of a massive glacier in Antarctica

Dramatic low clouds over Greenwich island, Antarctica

Dramatic low clouds over Greenwich island, Antarctica

Dramatic low clouds over Greenwich island, Antarctica

Weddell seal pup (Leptonychotes weddellii) playing with mother, Antarctica

Weddell seal pup (Leptonychotes weddellii) playing with mother, Antarctica

Weddell seal pup (Leptonychotes weddellii) playing with mother, Antarctica

Chinstrap Penguins (Pygoscelis antarcticus) resisting a snow storm in Antarctica

Chinstrap Penguins (Pygoscelis antarcticus) resisting a snow storm in Antarctica

Chinstrap Penguins (Pygoscelis antarcticus) resisting a snow storm in Antarctica

Melting iceberg with icicles in Antarctica near Port Lockroy

Melting iceberg with icicles in Antarctica near Port Lockroy

Melting iceberg with icicles in Antarctica, Port Lockroy

Expedition cruise ship Professor Multanovskiy entering the Lemaire channel with perfect weather, Antarctica

Expedition cruise ship Professor Multanovskiy entering the Lemaire channel with perfect weather, Antarctica

Expedition cruise ship Professor Multanovskiy entering the Lemaire channel with perfect weather, Antarctica

Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) feet on lava sand of Deception Island

Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) feet on lava sand of Deception Island

Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) feet on black lava sand of Deception Island

Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus) couple in courtship

Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus) couple in courtship

Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus) couple in courtship

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus) rookery in the mountains above Orne Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus) rookery in the mountains above Orne Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus) rookery in the mountains above Orne Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula

Crystal clear water allows a view to the bottom of an iceberg in Antarctica, view from a kayak

Crystal clear water allows a view to the bottom of an iceberg in Antarctica, view from a kayak

Crystal clear water allows a view to the bottom of an iceberg in Antarctica, view from a kayak

Amazing tones of blue ice: Melting iceberg in Antarctica

Amazing tones of blue ice: Melting iceberg in Antarctica

Amazing tones of blue ice: Melting iceberg in Antarctica

After an early Drake Passage crossing in a storm, the sailing yacht is covered in thick ice

After an early Drake Passage crossing in a storm, the sailing yacht is covered in thick ice

After an early Drake Passage crossing in a storm, the sailing yacht is covered in thick ice

Hiking, skiing and mountain climbing, expedition at Orne Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula

Hiking, skiing and mountain climbing, expedition at Orne Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula

Hiking, skiing and mountain climbing, expedition at Orne Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula

Rocks covered with bright red lichens at the coast of Torgerson Island, Antarctica

Rocks covered with bright red lichens at the coast of Torgerson Island, Antarctica

Rocks covered with bright red lichens at the coast of Torgerson Island, Antarctica

Spectacular iceberg and mountains near Port Lockroy, Antarctic Peninsula

Spectacular iceberg and mountains near Port Lockroy, Antarctic Peninsula

Spectacular iceberg and mountains near Port Lockroy, Antarctic Peninsula

Expedition cruise ship Professor Multanovskiy in thick ice in Antarctica

Expedition cruise ship Professor Multanovskiy in thick ice in Antarctica

Expedition cruise ship Professor Multanovskiy in thick ice in Antarctica

Dramatic iceberg scenery in the fog of the Scotia Sea on the way to Antarctica

Dramatic iceberg scenery in the fog of the Scotia Sea on the way to Antarctica

Dramatic iceberg scenery in the fog of the Scotia Sea on the way to Antarctica

Group of Gentoo penguins at nesting site in Antarctica, with high mountains in the background

Group of Gentoo penguins at nesting site in Antarctica, with high mountains in the background

Group of Gentoo penguins at nesting site in Antarctica, with high mountains in the background

Group of Gentoo penguins at nesting site in Antarctica, with high mountains in the background

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