South Georgia Island Collection (page 8)

Two grey-headed albatross (Thalassarche chrysostoma) and chick in nest
They are on a tussock-covered bluff, summer, Elsehul, South Georgia

South Georgia, iceberg at sea, sunrise, autumn

Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella) pup on beach
autumn, Ocean Harbor, Cumberland East Bay, South Georgia

South Georgia, cumulus clouds in sky over calm sea, sunrise

South Georgia, Smaaland Cove, stream flowing over moss-covered rocks

King penguin rookery (focus on two chicks in foreground)
The king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) chick to the right of the image is molting, St. Andrews Bay with Allardyce Range in background, South Georgia

South Georgia, cumulus clouds in sky over ice floe, sunrise

South Georgia, rainbow and cumulus clouds over calm sea, autumn

South Georgia, Smaaland Cove, rough sea in wind, autumn evening

South Georgia, cumulus clouds over seascape, autumn

large, massive, walls, slopes, waterfalls, towers, iceberg, chunks, blue, floating
Large, massive blue iceberg in fog with picturesque steep walls, towers, slopes, waterfalls, groves and details, floating

Lenticular cloud against blue sky
autumn, Cumberland Bay, South Georgia

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) in sea, elevated view
autumn, Right Whale Bay, South Georgia

South Georgia, mountain peak enshrouded in fog, autumn morning

King penguin and female Antarctic fur seal side by side on rock
Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella) and king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus), autumn, Twitcher Glacier, Gold Harbor, South Georgia

sky, morning, ice, chunks, floe, coastal, mountains, ridge, peaks, rugged, cumulus
Dramatic cumulus clouds in sky above coastal mountains and calm sea with floating ice chunks, south coast, Southern Ocean; Antarctic Convergance; South Georgia Island

South Georgia, Salvesen Range, Drygalski Fjord, glacier melting
This glacier is melting quickly due to global warming

Female Antarctic fur seals passing through king penguin rookery
Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) and king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus), Right Whale Bay, South Georgia

Southern elephant seal pup in king penguin rookery
Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) and king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus), Right Whale Bay, South Georgia

Cirrus, clouds, stretching, island, rocky, steep, small, blue sky, fall, landscape
Cirrus clouds stretching over small and rocky Green Island, south coast, Southern Ocean; Antarctic Convergance; South Georgia Island

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) rookery
The chick in the foreground is molting, Right Whale Bay, South Georgia

King penguins and Southern elephant seals on beach
King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) waddle along and Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) rest in crowded harems on beach during breeding season in spring

Dramatic clouds in blue sky, South Georgia Island
Dramatic cumulus clouds in blue sky, spring, St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean, Antarctic Convergence, Polar Front

Massive iceberg with layers of blue ice
Massive blue and white iceberg with delicate layers of blue ice floating in sea near Iris Bay in spring, South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean, Antarctic Convergence, Polar Front

Clouds in blue sky above Salversen Range
Clouds in blue sky above snowy Salversen Range, Moltke Harbour, South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean, Antarctic Convergence, Polar Front

Blue iceberg floating in sea in spring, with cirrus clouds in blue sky, South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean, Antarctic Convergence, Polar Front

Southern elephant seal bull on beach
Young Southern elephant seal bull ( Mirounga leonina) patiently waiting on beach for chance to breed during breeding season in spring, Ocean Harbour, South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean

Large tabular iceberg and great cumulus clouds
Large tabular iceberg sculpted by waves and melting action, floating in sea as global warming causes faster melting of ice, and boiling cumulus clouds, south coast, South Georgia Island

Beautiful colorful evening clouds and sea
Beautiful colorful evening clouds and calm sea, spring, St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean, Antarctic Convergence, Polar Front

Southern elephant seal weaner pup resting on beach
Southern elephant seal weaner pup (Mirounga leonina) resting and scratching on beach, spring, Salisbury Plain, South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean, Antarctic Convergence, Polar Front

Iceberg and sea waves, South Georgia Island
Iceberg and sea waves on overcast spring day, South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean, Antarctic Convergence, Polar Front

Coastal mountains and glaciers near Trollhul
Coastal moutains, peaks and ridges, glaciers and cumulus clouds in blue sky in spring, south coast near Trollhul, South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean, Antarctic Convergence, Polar Front

Southern elephant seal weaner pup asleep on beach
Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) fat and docile weaner pup sleeping on beach during seal breeding season, spring, St

Clouds soaring in blue sky above snowy mountains in clear blue sky at sunrise, spring, Right Whale Bay, South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean, Antarctic Convergence, Polar Front

Blue iceberg carved by waves floats in calm sea
Textured blue iceberg carved by waves and melting floats in calm sea, spring, South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean, Antarctic Convergence, Polar Front

Antarctica, South Georgia Island, iceberg calved from Twitcher Glacier
Mar 2006

King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) close-up

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) examining abandoned egg
St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia Island, Feb 2006

Three king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) on shoreline
St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia Island, Antarctica, Feb 2006

South Georgia landscape

South Georgia Island, Antarctica. Two southern elephant seals square off

South Geoprgia Island, Antarctica. Southern Baby Elephant Seal rests up-side-down on the snow

Southern Elephant Seal -Mirounga leonina-, King Penguins -Aptenodytes patagonicus-, South Georgia, South Atlantic, Antarctica

Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina), South Georgia Island

Black-Browed Albatross (Diomedea Melanophris) Pair on Cliff

Southern Elephant Seals (Mirounga leonine) interacting

Southern Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella) lounging in tall grass

ANTARCTIC FUR SEAL (Arctocephalus gazella), SOUTH GEORGIA ISLAND

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"Exploring the Untamed Beauty of South Georgia Island: A Captivating Journey" Embarking on a journey to South Georgia Island feels like stepping into a world frozen in time. As you wander through its rugged landscapes, you'll come across the lonely monument dedicated to Irish explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, a testament to his indomitable spirit. In Godthul, your heart will skip a beat as you encounter a close-up of juvenile elephant seals basking lazily under the sun. Their innocent eyes and playful demeanor are simply enchanting. But it is the sight of King penguins marching majestically towards the sea that truly takes your breath away. Like an army on a mission, they waddle with purpose, ready to cleanse their feathers in the cool waters. St. Andrews Bay becomes their stage, where thousands upon thousands gather in harmony. Amidst this grand spectacle lies another heartwarming scene – a devoted king penguin feeding its chick at St. Andrews Bay. The bond between parent and offspring is palpable; it's an image that encapsulates love and resilience against nature's harshest challenges. Further along the shore, amidst Southern Elephant Seals vying for dominance, one bull stands out as he roars mightily amongst his harem of females. It's an awe-inspiring display of power and authority that leaves you humbled by Mother Nature's creations. And then there are surprises waiting around every corner – like encountering an albino Gentoo Penguin on Salisbury Island. Its unique appearance serves as a reminder that beauty comes in all forms. As you continue your exploration, groups of King penguins grace Grytviken with their regal presence during November—a true feast for both eyes and soul. The colonies formed by these majestic creatures alongside Southern Elephant Seals create scenes straight out of dreams—an abundance of life thriving harmoniously against all odds.