Photos and Videos - Luciano Pires

Brazilian hyphenate Luciano Pires was aboard 50 Years of Victory's maiden voyage to the North Pole in 2008. The well-known author, journalist, radio personality and cartoonist was inspired by the adventure to create a series of cartoons.

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Polar bear as expedition leader tempts the seal.
Polar bear as expedition leader.
Polar bears seemed to prefer midnight visits.
Seabirds catch a ride, resting on the helicopter blades.
I own the owner, cartoon quip
Franz Josef Land is the place to see wildlife.
Sighting polar bears was an important part of the voyage.
Enjoying a meal on 50 Years of Victory
The polar plunge at the top of the world.
Nobody inside the parka
Who owns the Arctic?
The Victory bar was the place to gather.
Bring your camera and binoculars.
Penguins don't live in the Arctic.
The excitement on reaching 90N.
Luciano saw walrus cruising through Franz Josef Land.

We thank him for allowing us to share some of them with you.

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