Monthly Archives: March 2013

Mirage effects

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

“On these fine, clear, sunny days wonderful mirage effects could be observed, just as occur over the desert. Huge bergs were apparently resting on nothing, with a distinct gap between their bases and the horizon; others were curiously distorted into … Continue reading →

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Seems to resemble crisp bacon

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

“It is remarkable how our appetites have changed in this respect. Until quite recently almost the thought of [blubber] was nauseating. Now, however, we positively demand it. The thick black oil which is rendered down from it, rather like train … Continue reading →

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Never again

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

“I sent Macklin and Crean back to make a further selection of the gear, but they found that several leads had opened up during the night, and they had to return when within a mile and a half of their … Continue reading →

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Not slushy but elusive

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

“The surface is awful! — not slushy, but elusive. You step out gingerly. All is well for a few paces, then your foot suddenly sinks a couple of feet until it comes to a hard layer. You wade along in … Continue reading →

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North of the Circle

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

“Lat. 65 degrees 43 minutes South — 73 miles North drift. The most cheerful good fortune for a year for us: We cannot be much more than 170 miles from Paulet. Everyone greeted the news with cheers. The wind still … Continue reading →

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One last journey

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

“The going was so bad that they could not pull my weight, and I had to get off and flounder along beside the sledges. The dogs too kept falling back, and as soon as one dog collapsed or let his … Continue reading →

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Hussey and Samson

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton
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Leopard Seal – National Geographic

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

[Don’t try this at home. Or anywhere, really.] Paul Nicklen, National Geographic photographer, meets a leopard seal ready for her close-up.

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Sea Leopard

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Ernest Shackleton

“A man on foot in soft, deep snow and unarmed would not have a chance against such an animal as they almost bound along with a rearing, undulating motion at least five miles an hour. They attack without provocation, looking … Continue reading →

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