As a nature photographer, I find nothing more satisfying than going on a true expedition in search of wild animals. Emperor penguins had been on my bucket list since the release of the documentary March of the Penguins, which explores the incredible life of these birds. Over time, my infatuation with them grew, and my desire to photograph and observe them was at a peak when I found an expedition to go see them.
Although many Antarctica tours include potential emperor penguin spotting, in small print, their literature typically says their success rate is very low. I got my opportunity in 2018, when Quark Expeditions offered its highly successful expedition again. It had been eight years since the company was able to hire an icebreaker with helicopters, which are necessary to get to the colony once guests arrive at the ice edge.
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