10,000 Penguins and a Leopard Seal

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  • Опубліковано 25 лют 2023
  • Our Antarctica series continues with this the 3rd video. In this episode we visit Port Lockroy, the historic Brisitsh Base turned Post Office, and also Cuverville Island which is home to over 10,000 Gentoo Penguins. Waiting in the garden of ice lies a Leopard Seal which we also get to witness near the end of the video.
    Next up is Abstract Antarctica. See you there! Big thanks to Polar Latitudes and ‪@BrendanvanSon‬ for helping organize and operate the Photo Voyage, and also to ‪@SimonBaxterPhotography‬ ‪@CourtneyVictoria‬ ‪@juliatrotti‬ ‪@erinbabnik9592‬ ‪@RachaelTalibartPhotography‬ ‪@MikeMezeulII‬ Jeff Bartlett and all of the talented photographers on board. What an awesome journey this is!! #antarctica

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  • @randyschwager2515
    @randyschwager2515 Рік тому +2

    Great stuff! Thanks for taking me along!

  • @mrskarshsphotos
    @mrskarshsphotos Рік тому +2

    Thanks…I am becoming addicted to your weekly musings…it looks so fantastic…I love the idea of being with a group of photographers…pros and others ..so much learning happening in this beautiful environment.

  • @oliverhummell
    @oliverhummell Рік тому +2

    Those Penguins are just gorgeous 🙂

  • @garrydelday5816
    @garrydelday5816 Рік тому +2

    Fabulous Vlog Greg, gotta love Penguins 🐧 the group shot would make a difficult jigsaw. Stunning shot of a Leopard Seal 🦭👌

  • @waynearchibald3920
    @waynearchibald3920 Рік тому +3

    Great video Greg! Always entertaining, thanks for sharing!

  • @davec28
    @davec28 Рік тому +2

    Looks stunning, Greg, really great footage and stills. I love this series you're doing - giving me itchy feet. Thanks !

  • @PMCN53
    @PMCN53 Рік тому +1

    What a fantastic journey & experience! I LOVE the 2 images you captured and displayed of the Leopard Seal with the Icebergs in the back ground...A definite keeper. PRINT LARGE !!

  • @CourtneyVictoria
    @CourtneyVictoria Рік тому +3

    Fantastic. Absolutely jealous of that leopard seal ha, our zodiac missed it! Love the footage from Cuverville, it's like an army of penguins making their way across the Island.

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому

      Courtney!! That seal was a highlight for sure. Footage is shit, but the sighting was great! Also nice to have a bit of Lisa's drone footage from the island.

  • @mattorrz759
    @mattorrz759 Рік тому +2

    Wow! What a talented bunch of photographers. Go Aussie 👙🤙

  • @nickbristol3457
    @nickbristol3457 Рік тому +1

    So awesome to watch. Wonderful work Greg putting this video together and some great still shots as well. Beautiful!!

  • @haroldcarlson2775
    @haroldcarlson2775 Рік тому +2

    What an amazing day, can't wait for the next one!

  • @GregSheard
    @GregSheard Рік тому +2

    Those Penguins are too cute.
    I was so tempted to apply last year to work at Port Lockroy when they were looking haha

  • @juanitakelly3082
    @juanitakelly3082 Рік тому +1

    I thought the penguin group photo was wonderful and didn't need to be perfectly focused throughout - in fact, it makes it more real not to be I think. It gives your eye a variety of dimension to look at, if that makes sense. This is a one of those omg memory photos, not one that needs to be in sharp detail of every penguin or object in the picture. You are really living the dream!!

  • @judyblionphotography172
    @judyblionphotography172 Рік тому +1

    Amazing photography Greg, thanks for sharing and I looking forward to the next video...... :)

  • @martint.evansmd1076
    @martint.evansmd1076 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful photography Greg. Have returned back to Richmond. Really miss the adventure with you guys. Venkat and I are going to Cuba later this year Am still claiming the award for “overshooting “ at 57k for our Africa trip

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому

      Martin I think you could beat your own record at a Penguin colony with over 10,000. Mind you Madikwe and Etosha definitely set a high bar. Would love to travel with you and Venkat again one day. Good times were had amigo. Until then, take care!

  • @teamueberground
    @teamueberground Рік тому +1

    Amazing!!

  • @DflyDude
    @DflyDude Рік тому +1

    Quite the youtube star studded group you have there. Nice shot of the Leopard seal.

  • @marvinburbach
    @marvinburbach Рік тому +1

    I am so jealous of that leopard seal image of yours. 😅 I didn’t see one during the trip. That underwater footage of the Gentoos is so adorable. They’re so cute. 😊

  • @PhotoTrekr
    @PhotoTrekr Рік тому +2

    I recognize a few of you. (Photographers, not the penguins.) The rest I'll have to check out. Nice portfolios. Never been to Antarctica, so I appreciate the video. Thanks for posting.

  • @Richard_OKeeffe
    @Richard_OKeeffe Рік тому +2

    Fantastic video Greg ............... brings back the awesome memories of that expedition .................. still working through my photos

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому +1

      Rich mate. As am I 😂 Still got the last few days to get through. I'm almost all edited the Abstract Antarctica ones though. That's the next video and there are LOTS more photos, which is nice.

  • @wednesdaythroughthelens830
    @wednesdaythroughthelens830 Рік тому +1

    There is a huge dichotomy.. as many of us who might claim to love this planet, have some of the largest footprints! But cracking images.

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому +1

      True!! This was a big point of conversation onboard and for the team. Seems like the ship itself has the biggest impact through burning all the fuel. With that said, these 'cruise' ships are highly regulated and controlled by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators. Check out IAATO for much more detailed information iaato.org/ on this exact topic.

  • @kafountineful
    @kafountineful Рік тому +1

    Thanks for these Greg - I’m looking forward to the rest of the series as it’s been a great way for me to show my family and friends about our trip - as it’s hard to describe just using my photographs and your videos have brought the whole fantastic experience back to life again. Now they have a better understanding ….. as your documentation of the whole experience is so well put together. Regards, Trev.

  • @rafacq
    @rafacq Рік тому +1

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому

      Rafa!! Thanks for watching buddy.

  • @JohnDrummondPhoto
    @JohnDrummondPhoto Рік тому +1

    "🎶 10.000 penguins and a leopard seal 🎶" ... Sounds like a lyric from a Beck song. 😆

  • @MinisterOfGuam
    @MinisterOfGuam Рік тому +1

    Well done Señor Sony Ambassador

  • @heiz1962
    @heiz1962 Рік тому +2

    Awesome video Greg, love your enthusiasm

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому

      Graeme!! Cheers mate. It's hard not to be stoked visiting the natural habitat of Leopard Seals & Penguins.

  • @mattorrz759
    @mattorrz759 Рік тому

    What an amazing adventure. Would love a dollar for every image all those photographers are taking 😜💰💰

  • @tjsinva
    @tjsinva Рік тому +2

    Great stuff, Greg! Nice to see something of substance from this trip. Hope there's more interaction with the other photographers. Carry on! 👍🥂🐧

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому +2

      True!! This was a big point of conversation on the ship and with the team. The biggest impact seems to be the ship itself and burning all the fuel. That said, 'cruise' ships are limited in Antarctica and highly regulated. Check out IAATO for much more detailed information iaato.org/ on exactly this topic and more.

    • @tjsinva
      @tjsinva Рік тому +1

      @@gregsnell I'm guessing you were replying to another comment. A good point just the same.

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому

      @@tjsinva jajaja. Correct. 🙏

  • @tbu010
    @tbu010 Рік тому +1

    Great Video as always - loved those penguins 😍

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому

      Danke dir bruder!! Hope all is good in Berlin mate :)

  • @jackiehamilton271
    @jackiehamilton271 Рік тому +1

    Amazing as always Greg.

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому

      Thanks Jackie. It was just about cold enough for you. Not really though ;) Just a lot of ice. Stay tuned for the last video where we go ice bathing. Now that is something you would enjoy!!

  • @davidwalker2402
    @davidwalker2402 Рік тому +1

    Janine our driver, pilot you mean 😂 great job once again Greg .

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому

      Hahahaha, shit. Zodiac pilot. Of course!! Jeannine also happens to be a Wildlife Biologist and excellent expedition guide. The entire Polar Latitudes team was pretty kick ass.

  • @tomfoord8860
    @tomfoord8860 Рік тому +4

    Well you blew my mind again with your great photography and videography. Wonderful job isolating the penguins at the beach. And underwater video too. Wow!

  • @GeraldFGraham
    @GeraldFGraham Рік тому

    Excellent. Thanks again.

  • @TheChapin333
    @TheChapin333 Рік тому +1

    Great shots again

  • @MrMikewr
    @MrMikewr Рік тому +1

    Awesome Video! Thanks for sharing! Makes me want to go next year!

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому

      Join us in 24/25... I just need to set it up.

  • @sander5086
    @sander5086 Рік тому +2

    Another amazing Antarctica video!! Great to see, you where able to photograph a leopard seal!!!

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому

      Sander!! Thanks buddy. Yeah that was a huge highlight. I'm not too happy with the footage, but being able to observe such a unique animal in it's own habitat was amazing.

    • @sander5086
      @sander5086 Рік тому +1

      @@gregsnell You're own experience is always the most important, pictures and video are second!!

  • @CaseyJohnsonPhoto
    @CaseyJohnsonPhoto Рік тому +3

    Epic footage once again! Looked like a great trip!

  • @ocskaym
    @ocskaym Рік тому +2

    I keep my jaw dropped... Wow! The museum was surprisingly fascinating!

  • @scottman895
    @scottman895 Рік тому +3

    That is a lot of penguins! It is so cool to see them all out in the wild!

  • @marybaker8582
    @marybaker8582 Рік тому +2

    It’s so special to see the pictures are taking. They seem quite adorable. The ice is so pretty with the glacial blue shoeing…

  • @Bonjurro
    @Bonjurro Рік тому +2

    I wish I could have been around to see the 1st generation penguins 😂. Another great video

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому +1

      Apparently thousands of years ago some Penguin species could have been as big or even bigger than humans. Definitely heavier than most.

  • @brianmckeever5280
    @brianmckeever5280 Рік тому +2

    The penguins walking through the blue ice were great. Looks like a lot of fun. I wonder if penguins porpoise or if porpoises penguin? On the filling the frame images, I wonder if multiple images of the rookery dragging the shutter and focus stacked could be a way of having a time-lapse in one pic?

  • @sherrybriggs5459
    @sherrybriggs5459 Рік тому

    Amazing thank you for sharing

  • @ExploringJan
    @ExploringJan Рік тому +2

    I love this series. Every episode is a real masterpeace. That was a 20-minute-trip in an other atmosphere for me. ✌🏼

  • @judylittle1138
    @judylittle1138 Рік тому

    Awesome

  • @robertphillips5051
    @robertphillips5051 Рік тому +1

    Another really good video

  • @PolarLatitudesLive
    @PolarLatitudesLive Рік тому

    Great video!! Thanks for sharing

  • @thepiratecats801
    @thepiratecats801 Рік тому +1

    Awesome vid.

  • @frontfocused
    @frontfocused Рік тому +2

    Man, the quality of your videos this trip have been amazing. It's always really great, but you nailed everything in these.

  • @denisbresolin
    @denisbresolin Рік тому +2

    Incredible experience Greg!!! Love the video and captures you have taken of the Penguins and seal. How do you like the New Sony Gear? We All love the work you do and the information with it. Cheers!!!! Take Care!!

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому +1

      Denis!! New Sony is okay. Thinking I will change it up for the A7RV though. I would like to have a few of the missing features and it feels more like a 5 year camera than the A7IV, at least for me.

    • @denisbresolin
      @denisbresolin Рік тому

      @@gregsnell your pics are very beautiful with that camera. Especially for you your doing both video and images. Need the tools for the craft.👍👍

  • @JWhyte123
    @JWhyte123 Рік тому

    very cool!

  • @charlymauer
    @charlymauer Рік тому

    Nice 360 footage dude

  • @johnround8311
    @johnround8311 Рік тому +1

    Obviously, penguins were the early ancestors of humans. Just look how they walk.

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому

      Hahahaha!! Especially my 2 year old son.

  • @mafallu
    @mafallu Рік тому +1

    Amazing!!! Love it ❤
    Just a note : it is Lisa Lapointe (not Laponite) 😉

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому

      Shit. Typo. My bad. Thanks for the correction :)

  • @jcben
    @jcben Рік тому

    Amazing video

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому

      JC!! Thanks man. Next one is all about abstracts. Something a little different but I feel like they are turning out well.

  • @marybaker8582
    @marybaker8582 Рік тому

    What an incredibly interesting place. The postal box was sad to see as it had ER II, Her late Majesty’s cipher

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому +1

      Royal Post indeed. She lived a good life.

    • @marybaker8582
      @marybaker8582 Рік тому

      @@gregsnell She was a beautiful and accomplished woman. Bet she was the best granny ever as well.

  • @mattorrz759
    @mattorrz759 Рік тому +1

    No Vegemite on the shelf 🤣

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому +1

      Such a shame. Was Vegemite around in the 1950's? Probably.

    • @mattorrz759
      @mattorrz759 Рік тому

      @@gregsnell Inception was 1922 😜

  • @scotty4418
    @scotty4418 Рік тому +1

    Fabulous video Greg, footage and images were on point once again. What were the rules regarding drones as I see you were using footage from someone else (crew member?). I assume you weren’t permitted to fly your own drone

    • @gregsnell
      @gregsnell  Рік тому +1

      Cheers Jim! Yeah the drone regulations are very strict. Usually only one person is allowed to fly and they have to be approved via IAATO, the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators. Polar Latitudes does this at the start of the year for one of their crew. Usually the photographer on board if they are also a certified drone pilot. In this case Lisa is and was ours for the trip. I would LOVE to be able to fly though and next time we go down there I plan to try and get the permit to do so. I'll just need to be a year in advance at least.

    • @scotty4418
      @scotty4418 Рік тому +1

      @@gregsnell thanks Greg, would be an awesome opportunity if you got the permit as I know you would capture some epic footage

  • @andycoleman2708
    @andycoleman2708 Рік тому

    You're telling me that guy isn't @Nateinthewild?

  • @donalde1517
    @donalde1517 Рік тому

    Well I can’t help myself. So here goes. If you had any music did the penguins have “happy feet”? And at least you can get close to them. They can’t fly away. 😂😂 bye from Saskatoon.