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Antarctica Trip #2 on Seabourn Quest – Chiloe Island

Boats at low tide on the beach in Dalcahue, Chiloe Island, Chile

Boats at low tide on the beach in Dalcahue, Chiloe Island, Chile. 

Nikon D4, 24-70mm, 1/60, F 16

 

After changing passengers in Valparaiso, Chile, we are heading south for our second trip to Antarctica.  Today, December 14th, we landed on Chiloe Island.

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Interior of the Unesco World Heritage Site church (built in 1730)  in Achao on the island of Quinchao, Chiloe Island, Chile

Nikon D4, 24-70mm, 1sec, F 7.1

Interior of the Unesco World Heritage Site church (built in 1730)  in Achao on the island of Quinchao, Chiloe Island, Chile

Detail of the Unesco World Heritage Site church (built in 1730)  in Achao on the island of Quinchao, Chiloe Island, Chile

Nikon D4, 24-70mm, 2sec, F 7.1

 

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Leaving Castro, we saw Dusky dolphins and Orcas (right photo)

Nikon D4, 200-400mm, 1/800, F 8, 400 ISO

Upcoming Photo tours:  Iguassu Falls March 2014, Botswana June 2014, Pantanal September 2014, Alaska 2015, Svalbard 2015

Posted December 15, 2013 | Categories: Blog, Photography, and Travel. Tags: Antarctica, Chile, Chiloe Island, church, Dusky dolphin, Orca, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and wildlife.

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