From Greg Ferguson to the Sweetwater Camera Club:

Just wanted to let you know about an exciting trip I have coming up. My wife's sister, Irene Croft, who has organized three or four large trips per year for 25 years, has put together a fabulous 17 night cruise to Antarctica in January, 2011 on Silversea Cruise line, the top cruise line in the world. We will sail on Silversea Cruises' luxury Prince Albert II, a marvelous little 132-passenger expedition ship designed and outfitted to carry guests into the Antarctic in unparalleled style and comfort. The fare—common to all Antarctica voyages—is higher than traditional land and cruise journeys. However, she added tremendous value to our program with many unexpected extras, such as an all-inclusive three-day pre-cruise sojourn in enchanting Buenos Aires. Click here for a PDF brochure.

This isn't a photography tour per se, so non-photographers are welcomed and encouraged. I will be giving some presentations on board, particularly presentations about basic photography. Everyone winds up taking far more pictures than they planned. I can tell you from personal experience that the scenery is dazzling, and the abundant wildlife is so spectacular you are likely to experience penguins pecking on your shoes.  Weather permitting, we will have two zodiac excursions every day when we are close to land. It is a fantastic photographic trip.

Antarctica is truly the "First Name in Last Frontiers." If you are interested, please contact Irene directly at the number in the brochure. We will close reservations no later than the end of January, 2010, or when we fill the 15 rooms we have reserved with Silversea. Half the space is already reserved after only one week. Feel free to show this to others who might be interested.