March 24, 2018

Photos of Antarctica by My Friend, Albert Knapp, M.D.

As many of you know, I am an avid photographer and enjoy taking pictures whenever I travel.

Several weeks ago, my friends, Albert B. Knapp, M.D. and his wife, Ruth Oratz, M.D., and I, traveled to Antarctica, Earth's southernmost continent. At more than five-million square miles, Antarctica is also the fifth largest continent - twice the size of Australia. Our journey was part of a photography expedition that took us through the most beautiful ice-filled bays, harbors and straits. During our voyage, we came across breathtaking sights - giant icebergs, stunning sunsets and the most fantastic mountain ranges. We also saw a large number of diverse wildlife, including seals, countless penguins and many other sea birds.

Both Dr. Knapp and Dr. Oratz share my passion for photography - they’ve been taking nature photos for many years. Upon our return, Dr. Knapp sent me this selection of images to share with you - I know you will enjoy them.

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  • These pictures looks of
    Georgia o keelfe !
    well words do not come,easy to describe Martha. Wow thanks .i,especially,adore the lil red hut on the skyline. Pretty to frame.

  • These photos are absolutely stunning. Many of them would be gorgeous in frames. I’ve always been drawn to the colder, more remote climes of our planet. When I visited the Faroe Islands a few years ago I was really enchanted by the rugged, tree-less landscape. I experienced similar feelings in Iceland and Scotland. I love these photographs! Thank you and Dr. Knapp for sharing them!

  • Wow! Just wow! I have never thought about visiting this area, but these photographs make me want to see their beauty firsthand! Awesome photography!

  • These are stunningly beautiful! Thank you for posting.

  • Beautiful photography. Thank you for sharing. Love the blue ice. Great adventure.

  • Hi Martha,
    A place of beauty and three adventurous friends. Thanks to all for sharing. Trish

  • Good Morning
    Thank you ever so much for sharing these stunning photos of nature.

  • My thanks to Dr. Knapp, for these absolutely, spectacular photos! The icebergs look like sculpture... like another commenter said, very Georgia O'Keefe. The soft blending of colors, the shades of blue, remind me of that. The animals, captured in their natural habitat... lovely. The beauty must be something to see, in real life. Thank you, Martha, for sharing and thank you, Dr. Knapp.

  • Love the sea creatures of Antartica!! 🙂