Aurora Australis
"The Aurora Australis is Australia’s Antarctic flagship.
Designed as a multi-purpose research and resupply ship, the Aurora was built by P&O Polar and launched in September 1989. Ninety-four metres long and 3600 tonnes in weight, the ship accommodates 109 passengers.
The Aurora Australis is well equipped with a trawl deck, purpose designed for marine science and oceanographic work.
The ship is also fitted with a helipad and hangar facilities for three helicopters."
( Information: © Australian Antarctic Division 2006
Kingston Tasmania 7050)
Photo taken by Janine Fabre in Hobart, July 06.
Aurora Australis belongs to the following groups:
Nautical, Night Photography, Tasmania and Timelapse/Long Exposure PhotographyAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Paul Vanzella
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about 1 year ago
Briliant. Love the overall texture and feel – so vibrant… There is so much warmth and appeal in this image. Great stuff!
botanicfanatic, about 1 year ago
Impressive. I agree about the sense of warmth and appeal. The information you’ve supplied completes the picture, for me at least. I’ve been staring at the shot for at least five minutes now, full of awe :)
Brooke Hyrapiet, about 1 year ago
very cool!
Janine Fabre, about 1 year ago
Thanks guys for your kind words. The colours are true too.
Kelly McGill, about 1 year ago
Beautiful!!! Everytime I see it docked here in Hobart I contemplate how best to stow-away :)
phillip wise, 8 months ago
very interesting shot
Inishiata, 2 months ago
Gorgeous image …almost looks like a aurora itself.
AnthonyDavey, 2 months ago
Great photo, warm and mysterious