Antarctica Anyone?

Hey All

If you have any interest in photographing at the bottom of the world, see:

Where's Rick?

This will be my second trip to Antarctica with Quark Expeditions. Cool... to say the least.

If you go, here are some important tips:
- ask your Dr. about seasickness pills; you will be traveling through some of the roughest waters in the world. once you get there, seas will be relatively calm.
- snack on ginger and Skittles during your journey; helps to settle your tummy.
- get the best gloves money can buy for shooting in the cold. try on a few different pairs. i use Windstoppers.
- pack a polarizing filter to reduce glare on the spectacular blue ice.
- you'll get close to the animals - so you really don't need a lens longer than a 100-400mm zoom.
- pack your gear in a waterproof camera backpack; Lowepro offers a few.
- make air arrangements well in advance - flights book up fast.

Take care,
Rick
P.S. Click image for larger view.