Gulf News reader Alistair D’Souza took these pictures on his recent holiday to Antarctica.
Life & Style | Travel
Capturing Antarctica in all its splendour
Natural beauty of the seventh continent inspires Gulf News reader to click away
- By Prerna K. Sethi, Reader Interactivity Journalist
- Published: 13:14 January 25, 2013
- Image Credit:
- Hey, come back!: D’Souza caught these two Gentoo penguins in the middle of a chase.
He said: “This December, I sailed with my wife Andrea Cornel to the seventh continent — Antarctica. After a three-day sail from South Ameria, in a sturdy ice-breaker ship, through the Drake Passage, we saw the first sign of land — an Antarctic iceberg arising from the horizon.
“It was the time of the Antarctic summer [December-February], so the sun never set. The sun’s rays hitting the iceberg were a fabulous sight. Standing on the deck of the ship, staring into the endless blue ocean with sub-zero winds hitting our faces, we were reminded of how far we were from home.
“After we received repeated reminders asking us to wear multiple layers of clothing, not to interact with wildlife and not to carry any food items, we finally cleared for landing. On the shore, it was fascinating to see the hosts of the continent, penguins and seals, curiously welcoming us.
“Since Antarctica is off limit to tourists for nine months in a given year, these hosts were not used to seeing humans around, so they approached us quite comfortably to investigate, thus helping us take some amazing shots. We spent the rest of the days chasing elusive killer whales, camping, skiing, hiking and visiting research bases.
“There were times when we simply sat on the shores of the continent, doing nothing, because the scenery was so breathtaking. Time flew by quickly and to bid Antarctica farewell was difficult. This 11-day voyage was certainly the trip of a lifetime.”
Do you have a subject that you wish to express through photographs? Send us your photo essay at readers@gulfnews.com
Popular in Travel
More Lifestyle stories
- Kuwaitis expected to spend $5.2b on vacations
- Junk fish turn into gourmet delight
- 5 freebies from shrine to ‘cool’ Japan
- See a theme park like a VIP
- MGM, AEG to develop Las Vegas Strip arena
- Ohio theme parks rank in top 15 in US attendance
- Vivafit comes to Abu Dhabi
- Water adventures in Scotland
- Burberry showcases latest menswear in London
- Tuning into Daisy Clarkson
- McQueen collection turns heads in London
- Maison Bagatelle: A French cafe and more
- Stop putting a cheap price on your safety
- Fatafeat unveils Ramadan programming
- Bharat Thakur’s Himalayan Challengers meet
- Gaby Dalkin’s ode to avocados
- Vacation travel picking up
- Summer care for your vehicle
- 15 of the best iPhone, iPad and Android apps
- Spring/Summer 2014 , London Collections: Men
- Make a splash at the beach
- Bringing back Galapagos’ giant tortoises
- Tamara Ecclestone visits Dubai
- Erin Brady wins Miss USA 2013 pageant
- Into the mind of Trevor Spedding
- Are you in financial trouble? Take our quiz
- Anum Fatima heading for Harvard
- Tackling male depression
- Living it up in superb St Lucia
- Fire Fest lights Kiev alight
Life & Style editor's choice
-
15 of the best iPhone, iPad and Android apps
A roundup of new and notable apps for iPhone, iPad and Android devices
-
Are you in financial trouble? Take our quiz
Take a quiz to assess your financial situation and reward yourself with peace of mind
-
Abuse: Bollywood stars break their silence
Veena Malik, Amrita Rao and other stars talk about why some women are abused in a relationship
-
Dieting disaster shoppers may not be aware of
If you want to maximize your chances of success, don’t go to the grocery store on an empty stomach
-
Secret project out: Balloons that beam internet
Google's baloons to bring the world's current 4.8 billion unwired people online
