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Antarctica and Patagonia, Chile – Wildlife

Posted on February 15, 2022 by rongatesphotography

After shooting sunrises the first two days in and around Torres del Paine National Park, we went looking for puma before heading back to the hotel for breakfast. They are most active early in the morning and late in the … Continue reading →

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Antarctica and Patagonia, Chile – Seals and Icebergs

Posted on February 15, 2022 by rongatesphotography

There are several kinds of seals in this part of the Antarctic. This one is a Weddell seal. I shot it at a low shutter speed to blur the snow. We made several zodiac landings at various points on the … Continue reading →

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Antarctica and Patagonia, Chile – Sunrises and sunsets!

Posted on February 14, 2022 by rongatesphotography

Patagonia is a region of South America that is located in the southern part of both Argentina and Chile. The largest part is in Argentina but there are 600,000 sq. miles in Chile with the Andes being the border between … Continue reading →

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Antarctica and Patagonia, Chile

Posted on February 10, 2022 by rongatesphotography

I’ve recently returned from a trip to Antarctica and the Patagonia region of southern Chile. This is my first trip since my round-the-world trip in late 2019 and traveling has certainly changed. After filling out multiple forms for the Chilean … Continue reading →

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Koalas and the Redwood Forest. RTW Blog 28

Posted on December 8, 2019 by rongatesphotography

As I mentioned previously, I hadn’t seen a koala since arriving in Australia.  Yesterday I got some great shots of several.  I had to go to the Moonlit Sanctuary, though, to get them.  And for an extra $20 Australian (about … Continue reading →

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Three Days in the Mountains. RTW Blog #27

Posted on December 6, 2019 by rongatesphotography

Halls Gap, Victoria, Australia is located in the Grampians, a mountain range about three and a half hours north and west of Melbourne.  Again, David had been here multiple times beginning as a youngster on trips with his parents.  We … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Australia! RTW Post #26

Posted on December 4, 2019 by rongatesphotography

Welcome to Australia!  I arrived early on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and was met at Melbourne airport by my friend, David McKern.  David and I had been roommates on my Iceland trip a year ago.  Melbourne is a city of more … Continue reading →

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Northwest Through Arthur’s Pass – RTW Blog Post #25

Posted on November 22, 2019 by rongatesphotography

We had a little excitement, Southeast Kansas style, last Monday in Christchurch.  A tornado hit about 3-5 miles from where we were staying.  We heard a loud noise and the wind starting blowing quite strongly.  We found out later that … Continue reading →

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Seeing the bottom of New Zealand! Blog Post #24

Posted on November 17, 2019 by rongatesphotography

After leaving Otematata Sheep Station last Monday, David and I headed south through the Dansey Pass on our way to Cromwell.  As we came over a small rise, we were met by a flock of sheep being driven north.  (Just … Continue reading →

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The Otematata Sheep Station…RTW Blog #23

Posted on November 15, 2019 by rongatesphotography

I arrived in New Zealand on Monday, Nov. 4th and was met by my friend, David, who lives on the east side of the North Island.  This is David and Toni’s backyard. After a day relaxing at their place, David … Continue reading →

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