The photograph of the month for 2017 comes from my recent expedition to the Emperor Penguins on the sea ice at Gould Bay in Antarctica (Read the Trip Report). This particular image is very evocative for me of the life the Emperor Penguins lead out on the sea ice. The blowing snow that surrounds the huddled penguins really bring this photograph to life.I know some of you are eagerly awaiting the final details for my 2018 expedition to the Emperor Penguins and I hope to have these finalised in the next few weeks. If you have already registered your interest I will be in touch soon.