Antarctica is often thought of as a cold and uninhabitable place. The truth is it is teeming with life.
Deciding to return to the colony or take to the ocean, this Gentoo Penguin seems lost in thought.
At home on the ice.
Gentoo Penguin heading back to the colony after a swim in the ocean.
A napping Weddell Seal seem unbothered by our presence.
Out passing ship startled this trio into retreating into the ocean.
Gentoo Penguins are excellent swimmers.
A Leopard Seal lazes on and iceberg as we pass in our zodiac.
The stunning blue ice was all around.
A Gentoo Penguin fights off an opportunistic Skua looking for an egg.
South Georgia Island showcases King Penguins, Elephant Seals, and Fur Seals against stunning backdrops.
Elephant Seals doing what they do best.
King Penguin chick (Okum Boy) asking for a meal.
King Penguins standing in Tussock grass.
All tucked in for a nap.
This little pup is only a few days old.
West Point Island, in the Falkland Islands, is home to colonies of Rockhopper Penguins and Black-browed Albatross.
A Rockhopper Penguin issuing a warning cry to all that would listen.
Black-browed Albatross mate for life.
Having a discussion.
Bow riding Peale’s Dolphins were a treat to watch.
A White Tiger yawns at the Singapore Zoo.
Cotton-Top Tamarin at the Singapore Zoo.
A perfectly posed Meerkat at the Singapore Zoo.
Head in the tree-tops at the Singapore Zoo
Taken in the Singapore Cloud Forest.
Watching carefully.
Watching my every move at the Singapore Zoo.
Also known as the Black-Capped Capuchin stays safe in the tree-tops.
Showing off.
Brightly coloured Sally Lightfoot Crab on lava rocks.
A salt crust Marine Iguana watches from his rock.
Kung-Foo Booby?
This majestic predator patiently let us photograph him for over 30 minutes.
Taking a stroll down a red-earth road in the Galapagos.
Giant Tortoise close-up.
There is no other place on Earth quite like Machu Picchu.
Llamas roam the grounds of Machu Picchu to keep the lawns “mowed”.
My favourite side of Machu Picchu to photograph is the “back”.