My Antarctic season of 08/09 finished exceptionally well. Plagued by foul weather and more snow than the norm through early spring the Antarctic summer took its time to arrive.
When the sun break through so to did the whales. From both ship and kayak I managed to capture this selection of images.
My favourite image of the season! Unreal! 20feet of Minke Whale 30cm under your seat.... Val Lubrick (kayaker pictured screamed every time)
OrcaImage - Zak Shaw
Elephant seal in the surf zone, South GeorgiaImage - Zak Shaw
Some days are colder than others. Cold water, cold air = time to paddle!Image - Tor Johnson
This is why I earn the big bucks! Sea kayak guiding South Georgia style.Note the image background (King penguin chicks numbering 60,000 on the one beach!)
Image - Kevin Sampson
Gold Harbour, absolutely standout.Image - Zak Shaw
Blackbrowed Albatross, West Point Island, Falkland Islands.Image - Zak Shaw
Humpback Whales - Neumayer Channel, Antarctic PenninsulaImage - Zak Shaw

Paddling amongst fantastic ice sculptures.
Image - Zak Shaw

Outstanding!
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Excllent Photos! Love the stories Zak!
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