Antarctica

Emperor Penguin

Aptenodytes forsteri

Taylor Dry Valley, McMurdo Sound, November 22, 2011

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Emperor Penguin

Aptenodytes forsteri

Taylor Dry Valley, McMurdo Sound, November 22, 2011

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Emperor Penguins

Aptenodytes forsteri - headed back to the sea.

Taylor Dry Valley, McMurdo Sound, November 22, 2011

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Emperor Penguins

Aptenodytes forsteri

Taylor Dry Valley, McMurdo Sound, November 22, 2011

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Emperor Penguins & Polar Plunge Setup

Aptenodytes forsteri - preparing the ladder used for the Polar Plunge.

Taylor Dry Valley, McMurdo Sound, November 22, 2011

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Chris, Beau, Don & Debbie

Getting ready to photograph the Polar Plunge participants.

McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, Antarctica, November 22, 2011

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Polar Plunge

Dylan Evoy - one of a number of swimmers in 30.5 degree F water.

McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, November 22, 2011

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Polar Plunge

Mary Gibbs - swimmers wore a harness with rope attached in case of emergency extraction.

McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, November 22, 2011

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Polar Plunge

Irene Jerez

McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, November 22, 2011

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Polar Plunge

Irene Jerez - swimming over to fresh ice.

McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, November 22, 2011

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