Heading South from the tip of South America, we crossed, an oddly calm, Drake Passage and continued down into the Antarctic Peninsular. We had a number of sea days with no land in sight, but much bird and marine life to observe between painting sessions.
Once into the Antarctic Peninsular Icebergs drifted by as we passed through unimaginably spectacular scenery
Cape Petrels
Giant Petrel
Wandering Albertros
Scientists from one of the research stations boarding the Zaandam for lectures
Argentine research station
Chilean research station – surrounded by penguins
Our painting room on the Zaandam had huge windows, so as we worked, we could watch the landscape drift by.
Splashing Paint 
Spectacular. Wow! Thank you.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful images. It must have been a most inspiring trip, a trip of a lifetime.
Thank you, and kind regards, Lorraine
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Always enjoy seeing your photos. These are spectacular!
Wow. The photos are amazing. What a very special opportunity you have had, thank you so much for sharing
What a wonderful experience and fantastic photography John. I’m a terrible sailor but would have loved the experience
Wow John, those photos of Antarctica are absolutely amazing! I’ve been wondering how you were all going on the cruise, and trust you and Dianne are now safely home. Looking forward to seeing you post up some paintings on Instagram, from the trip.
What a wonderful trip. Just wish I could have gone too.Plenty of painting ideas.
Your pictures are amazing, the light falling on the rocks.Wonderfull!
And the discreet soft colors. Great thanks a lot
Amazing, unique.
What an amazing experience! I would love to see some of the work done by you and your students!