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Voice of the iceberg 1 - Discovery

Artist Joseph Michael and a team of eight film-makers head to Antarctica on a yacht, to discover and record the sights and sounds of icebergs. But before they reach the frozen continent and encounter their first bergs they must face the challenge of the notorious Drake Passage.

Arriving in Antarctica on board the yacht Australia during a snow storm. Photo Joseph Michael

The Drake Passage, between South America and Antarctica is one of the roughest stretches of water in the world. Photo Joseph Michael

It took more than five days for the Australis to cross the Drake Passage. Photo Joseph Michael

As the team became accustomed to the rough seas they ventured on deck during the crossing. Photo Joseph Michael

The expedition endured snow storms and wild weather Photo Joseph Michael

Iceberg graveyard, where hundreds of icebergs have eddied into a sheltered bay. Photo Joseph Michael

Arriving in Skontorp Bay. Photo Joseph Michael

Brash ice is small floating pieces of ice that break off icebergs as they disintegrate. Photo Joseph Michael

The Australis amongst icebergs adrift in Antarctica. Photo Joseph Michael

Sound recordist Mark Michel discovers the incredible and varied sounds that icebergs produce. Photo Joseph Michael

The iceberg Deakins was named after film-maker Roger Deakins who is known for his use of light. It was the first iceberg to be fully mapped by the team. Photo Joseph Michael

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