Cool Timelapse Video of Antarctic Expedition

Very cool video of the 54th Russian Antarctic Expedition, shot using time lapse photography.

I want to go there so badly....it's my last continent to visit, and I'd love to see the Emperor Penguins. Need to get my dry suit certification first, though!

РАЭ-54 с борта НЭС "Академик Фёдоров" from North Pole on Vimeo.

via GeekoSystem

A short overview of the expedition can be found here (using Google translate)

Comments

[cliff1976]

Wow, that was fascinating. I especially liked the build-up and tear-down of the helicopters, airplane, and swimming pool. Last year at the gallery next to the Holyrood House in Edinburgh there was a photographic exposition of some British expeditions to the Antarctic from the early part of the 20th Century. If you're in Edinburgh by chance, and the exposition is still running, I highly recommend it!

[Frau A]

Thanks for the info, Cliff. Looks like it's moved on to New Zealand, but many of the photos are the web site (along with a podcast) at http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/microsites/HOTGA/ Really great photos - I love the ones with the old ships tethered near the ice, and of course the penguins and dogs!