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South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are a remote and stunning archipelago located in the southern Atlantic Ocean. This British Overseas Territory is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including penguins, seals, and albatrosses, making it a popular destination for nature photographers. The islands offer a unique opportunity to capture images of these animals in their natural habitat, as well as breathtaking landscapes of glaciers, mountains, and fjords. With limited human presence and strict conservation measures in place, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands provide a rare chance to experience unspoiled wilderness and capture unforgettable photographs.

The dirty dozen
Salisbury Plain
by Rob Oo

King Penguins. Salisbury Plain, South Georgia

Mossy
Shackleton Walk
by Rob Oo

South Georgia

First Glimpse
Shackleton Walk
by Rob Oo

Shackleton's first view of human activity at Stromness, South Georgia, on May 20 1916, after one of the craziest adventures in human history. Imagine how he felt: exhausted, hungry, extremely dirty and worried about his crew, but knowing that his rescue is down there. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_Trans-Antarctic_Expedition

All together now
Penguins
by Rob Oo

King penguins taking a bath

Churchgoers
Grytviken Church
by Rob Oo

Grytviken Church

Beachgoers
Salisbury Plain

Penguins and seals on the beach at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia Island, South Atlantic Ocean.

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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands!
Most notably Rob Oo.