HUGHES BAY, Antartide: I turisti si accamparono sul ghiaccio e sulla neve a Hughes Bay, sulla penisola antartica, mentre un gruppo di pinguini Gentoo (Pygoscelis papua) riposano sul ghiaccio vicino al bordo dell'acqua. Questa scena cattura la convergenza unica di avventura umana e fauna selvatica in uno degli ambienti più remoti e incontaminati del mondo.
6706 x 4476 px | 56,8 x 37,9 cm | 22,4 x 14,9 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
18 dicembre 2013
Ubicazione:
Hughes Bay, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Altre informazioni:
Photograph by David Coleman. At Hughes Bay, located on the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, human adventure meets the natural world of Antarctica. A campsite is set up on the snow and ice, providing a rare opportunity for visitors to experience the Antarctic environment intimately. This form of 'extreme tourism' allows people to connect with the continent's stark beauty and challenging conditions firsthand. Closer to the water, a group of Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) rest on the ice, seemingly unperturbed by the human presence. This juxtaposition of human activity and wildlife exemplifies the careful balance required in Antarctic tourism. Gentoo penguins, recognizable by their white eye patches and orange-red bills, are well-adapted to the icy conditions and often use ice floes for resting between foraging trips in the krill-rich waters. The proximity of the penguins to the camping site highlights the importance of strict adherence to Antarctic Treaty guidelines, which mandate minimal disturbance to wildlife. This scene at Hughes Bay encapsulates several key aspects of modern Antarctic interaction: the growing interest in experiential tourism, the need for responsible travel practices in sensitive environments, and the ongoing coexistence of humans and wildlife in one of the planet's last great wildernesses.
