Saving The Best For Last: Time-Lapse/Star Trail Series during The Antarctic Winter

July 12, 2013  •  Leave a Comment
I'm really excited about how this time-lapse turned out. It is put together from just over 1200 images from 3:30pm to 4:45pm July 6th. It is worth a couple of views to focus on the auroras in the background and then check out all the satellites that fly over too.  Scott's Discovery Hut sits about a quarter mile from McMurdo Click for full...
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Part 2 of a 3 Part Time-Lapse/Star Trail Series during The Antarctic Winter

July 09, 2013  •  Leave a Comment
Since I've been enjoying creating time-lapse videos this winter I was really excited when I walked through Sunday's storm to retrieve my camera that had been out all night. I was surprised that the battery had lasted 4 hours and captured 3700 photos. I let my camera warm up and the snow and ice, that had made its way through the many layers of jack...
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Part 1 of a 3 Part Time-Lapse/Star Trail Series during The Antarctic Winter

July 08, 2013  •  Leave a Comment
Last week I took advantage of the clear skis and calm winds to get a series of three time lapse videos composed of anywhere from 300 to 3700 photos throughout evening and night. Below is the first one taken on July 4th. The clear, calm night of July 4th was idea for setting me camera up to endure the night. Here is the first time lapse of j...
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The Night Sky is The Only Thing That Changes This Time of Year

July 07, 2013  •  Leave a Comment
There really isn't much to do around here this time of year so every clear day/night we have I try to get out and take photos. I've had a list of winter photos that I want to get and with the noontime horizon getting brighter every day I feel like I'm running out of time. I wanted to get some photos of McMurdo from the top of Observation Hill, but...
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I've Made it Halfway Through The Antarctic Winter!

June 27, 2013  •  Leave a Comment
Each day is slowly getting a little bit brighter. Last weekend was the annual midwinter celebration at Scott Base and McMurdo. The weekend started out at Scott Base with one of the best meals that I have ever eaten. I lost count, but I believe that there were 7 or 8 courses. Each course was small (by American standards), but eating that many course...
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