Abandoned houses at Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica
Maximilian Lehrke
Maximilian Lehrke www.maximilianlehrke.com
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Abandoned houses at Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica
Maximilian Lehrke
Maximilian Lehrke www.maximilianlehrke.com
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Antarctica Abandoned houses at Whalers Bay, Deception Island

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Deception Island in Antarctica is a flooded volcanic caldera where ships can sail directly into its sheltered harbor through a narrow passage called Neptune’s Bellows. The island’s black sand beaches, steaming geothermal vents, wildlife and abandoned whaling stations create an eerie, otherworldly atmosphere. It’s one of the few places in Antarctica where you can stand between fire and ice.

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Look to the structures on the ground and search for some nice leading lines to your subject with you want to have in the images.

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Travel Information

You only can reach Deception Island by an expedition boat. Most of the unforgettable journeys are starting from Ushuaia Argentinia. On every landing site you have around 90-120 minutes time to create your content.

Please take attention to all the strict rules that your crew bring you closer to protect the wildlife and nature sites. Especially you need to clean all your gear every time. Also you are not allowed to lay your personal belongings on the ground.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Nearly no other people
Best Timing Daytime in summer
Sunrise & Sunset 01:24 - 06:36 | current local time: 23:04
Photo Themes Abandoned Abandoned Buildings Beach black beach expedition Historic Building Historical Site Rocky Beach Volcanic Volcanic rocks Volcano

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