This whaler, probably from the tail end of the peak whaling era (it continued to mid 20th century) is set off against the Chinstrap Penguin headed back to the Southern Ocean. I like this because of the juxtaposition of the surviving species representative and the artifact from the previous, now dead, era. The composition is what appeals to me. See this in the deteriorating barns, and houses of times past. Half Moon Island is a frequent stopping point for Antarctic trips because it is easy to access and has a nice set of Chinstrap rookeries. It was our first stop in Antarctica and the first place I saw a wild penguin. The wider view gives more of the setting of course. I could not decide which one observers might like more.
This whaler, probably from the tail end of the peak whaling era (it continued to mid 20th century) is set off against the Chinstrap Penguin headed back to the Southern Ocean. I like this because of the juxtaposition of the surviving species representative and the artifact from the previous, now dead, era. The composition is what appeals to me. See this in the deteriorating barns, and houses of times past. Half Moon Island is a frequent stopping point for Antarctic trips because it is easy to access and has a nice set of Chinstrap rookeries. It was our first stop in Antarctica and the first place I saw a wild penguin. The wider view gives more of the setting of course. I could not decide which one observers might like more.
My favorite Antarctica image. Half Moon Island
A Chinstrap Penguin & maybe 100+ years old whaler
Closer & farther for setting
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