Portal Point, Antarctica Portal Point – my guests’ and my first landing in Antarctica. Ever. Our first experience of Antarctica. Ever. It was so much more than I have ever dreamed, and I know my guests’ feelings reflected those of mine. It shone in their eyes and smiles. Such spectacular scenery surrounded us. Ice-blue icebergs … Read more
This was an excursion that made me feel very reflective, and cradled a somber atmosphere close to it. Many, many years ago, this area was teeming with whales. There have been accounts recorded from people who worked there of seeing hundreds of whales within this natural harbor’s walls. Now? There are none, as Grytviken is … Read more
How do you begin to describe a destination and the multitude of experiences had, and one that has had a profound impact on who you are? I know I arrived back home a different person to the one who started the photography expedition. How could I have not? It was spellbinding. It was mesmerizing. It … Read more
The American actor Danny Kaye insightfully once said “To travel is to take a journey in to yourself”. This sums up the recent photo tour for me with ORYX Photography and One Ocean Expeditions. Having recently left my job in London I wanted to take some time to get away. But not just anywhere. Somewhere … Read more
Dale Morris captures the harsh beauty — and wildlife — of the Southern Ocean islands and the Great White Continent on a polar voyage for a photo safari like no other! The Russian research vessel upon which I am about to set sail for my Antarctica photography tour is tiny compared with most of the … Read more
I’m aboard the Russian research vessel, ‘The Akademik Ioffe’ on a voyage out of Ushuaia in Argentina all the way down to the Antarctic Peninsula. It’s a long journey of well over a thousand kilometers through the infamously rough and stormy seas of the Drake Passage. But the motion sickness and long dull days are … Read more
Going far back into history and historic accounts, it seems that we as a race, have long been wanderers. From desert landscapes to icy mountain slopes, from vast grasslands to thick forests, people have carved a life for themselves in every habitat on Earth.The need to discover new destinations, explore the unknown and experience the … Read more
“I recently got back from Antarctica and it was absolutely spectacular. Out of about 10 photographer-guides I’ve travelled with in the past, Dale is the best overall! He’s a wonderful teacher, has almost no ego and is always concerned about his clients getting great shots. I never fail to be impressed by his talent in … Read more
An excited group of photographers gathered in a restaurant in Ushuaia, Argentina, the first evening. You could feel the level of expectation in the room. People where talking about the Drake crossing, penguins, light and cameras. Everyone was there and we where ready for our first WildPhoto Travel exclusive photographic expedition to Antarctica. Martin Enckell … Read more
