Amazing video and videos. Probably all trips are bucket lists 🙂. If you make a black panther trip, I would be interested. I made a polar bear trip last year, same ship you used this year, and will make a jaguar trip this year.
It's long been my dream to visit all 7 continents. Svalbard is high on there. Hurtigruten has a cruise that goes to the Falklands, South Georgia and the Palmer Peninsula. Australia and New Zealand will be done someday, though I don't know where specifically.
Wow, what a fantastic trip! I would love to go to Alaska, Yellowknife, or Manitoba to photograph the Northern lights. I also would like to return to NB to do justice to the beautiful white birch trees I met there now that I have a decent camera. Fantastic footage and shots! I appreciate the information about the history, ecosystem, and wildlife.
You went from grown man to child in a matter of seconds. The true excitement and delight was visible from a mile away everyone deserves their happiness
As someone who can almost never cry this video absolutely brought me to tears!💙 It's wonderful to see shared excitement and love for the world's creatures and their homes. 😊 I truly hope we can protect these ecosystems that are so crucial to the world.
Velkommen til Norge Simon. I am a Nova Scotian living in southern Norway and a trip to Svalbard is on our list. I shoot more landscape than wildlife but enjoy both. We have done many trips around the mountains of Norway and last year we visited the Lofoten Islands. Norway is full of beautiful sights and golden hour can last for hours. I have been to many places on this planet but the light in Norway is something special.
My wife and I have just returned from Alaska. We enjoyed Denali very much….but it can’t compare to your trip, Simon. Excellent photos. Once in a lifetime. Well done!
Simon and Thomas are two of my favorite photographers on TH-cam. Such a great pleasure to see how each of them shared their videos, giving us two distinct perspectives on how they see the world, and tell the story in their own way. Both videos are equally stunning! After watching the videos, Svalbard will be added to many photographers' bucket lists I am sure.
That Walrus encounter at 6:23 is spectacular! There is actually some nice soft direct light, and the Walrus is out on the ice by herself, so you can get clean still images without parts of other Walruses cluttering up the composition. What a great opportunity!
Oh Simon the foto's are stunning. Polar Bears are so special, and to see them in their own environment is amazing. Thanks for sharing you wonderful experience with us.
I’m so happy for you!! You do so much to encouragingly share your knowledge so we can all enjoy making our own art, and you so deserve to have had such a dream experience. What phenomenal shots!!
Absolutely incredible! I was trying to go to a conference there this summer but it filled up too fast! Glad I got to see it through your wonderful work!
Thanks for sharing your amazing experience. I cannot fathom how you must have felt to have this opportunity, but your face shows such excitement and thrills. Congratulations on achieving your dream.
Thank you for letting all of us live vicariously live through you! This morning I found one of my first really good photographs. It got me excited again. Then I saw your video and your excitement! Keep 'em coming Simon!!!
Thank you, Simon. So incredible and beautiful. The landscapes, the birds, the mammals and at the top, a polar bear and her child. Fantastic. Thanks again
So now after we meet in Botswana I have another item added to my bucket list thanks to you. Amazing experience Simon. Thanks for doing such a great job documenting and sharing. See you in the Chobe! Juan F.
WHAT A THRILL!!! SO GLAD THAT YOU GOT THIS OPPORTUNITY!! IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE I AM THERE , EXCEPT THAT IT IS 88 DEGREES HERE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!!!!! THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ADVENTURE!!!!!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!
Hi Simon, what an amazing experience you had, great photos and amazing Drone footage, and i loved the video quality so crisp and clear. Loved the Glaciers, the Penguin's, the Birds, the Fox. And DRUM ROLL THE POLAR BEAR. Great moment when the Polar Bear had it's mouth opened. I also learned more about Polar Bears that i didn't know. Thank you very much for sharing your dream and passion with us viewers, congratulations Simon 👏
Simply beautiful! So happy you got the experience of a lifetime. Thank you for teaching us that it is OK to wait and important to have dreams to go towards. I'm sure your travels aren't done yet. To your many adventures 🌞 Motivates me to start and work towards my own journeys 🌞
Simon - I am so happy to see you were able to experience this dream of yours after all these years. You deserve this. Thank you for blessing us with your content and expertise with your videos. I hope to one day experience this as well and wish you the best in your life. Congratulations
I got tears in my eyes by the beauty of nature that you just showed. It makes me so sad that all these beautiful animals and their homes are dying because of humans. I will literally start crying when I get a chance to witness all that in person. So beautiful!!😍 and great photos as always❤
WoW! Such beauty in nature and you have captured some incredible images. Lovely to see you so excited to realise a lifelong dream and thanks so much for sharing. ❤
I could feel your excitement - what a great experience, and such a terrific video! Your best yet - dang, what great photos and video and music!!! Nailed it!
Excellent video and your introduction to Svalbard was excellent. I had watched numerous videos by photographers, but collectively I learned extremely little about that location as the photographers didn't say much about it. I did look up info about that location. But, your quick introduction was very interesting and packing with just the right amount of information. AS always, your photography is great. Thanks for sharing.
A difficult place for blow out whites and grays but you have all mastered that art what a magical place indeed if you are looking for something warmer look me up if you ever come to Australia a next level place for photography wildlife thanks for sharing your dreams photography and love for wildlife
Simon, this is some of the best footage and images of yours to date. Absolutely incredible and I’m glad you finally fulfilled your lifelong goal of photographing polar bears. Thank you for sharing this video, it was so heartwarming and inspirational 😊
All I can say is, "thank you!" for sharing your experiences. Your videos are tremendously helpful for those of us aspiring to be better photographers. Your thoughtful, inspiring and encouraging videos are a gift to all of us!
Really happy for you! I am convinced that the magic of photography relies on the emotions one has when facing new experiences and challenges taking photos. Thanks for sharing!
Simon, I felt your excitement. This is a superb video , you nailed it my friend. Excellent images. I don't know my favorite. That first shot of the walrus, outstanding. And what can I say about the polar bears. WOW. Thanks for taking us along.
Hi thanks so much for showing your lifetime experience with me as it is something I would love to do but finances won't let me. The excitement on your face says it all. Wildlife is fantastic and very precious. So good for mental health to.
WOW what an incredible experience. One of the great joys of photography is the outdoor experience of being there and the encounters. Thanks for sharing this amazing journey that I’m sure has added to the fabric of your life. Amazing and inspirational to get me out and exploring:).
So amazing to see the polar bears in the wild. How beautiful. Cerro Torre would be amazing to see. So many beautiful places in the world. Thanks for sharing, Simon. Awesome channel. :)
What a beautiful video Simon! Thank you for sharing such an incredible experience with us. My day is always brightened when I see that you have uploaded a new video!
Great video! Beautiful footage! I really liked the atmosphere-setting content. Showing where Svalbard was, how the sun doesn't set, and all your descriptions of the area and wildlife. It gives me so much more context towards appreciating all the things you got to see.
Such an amazing experience, congrats on crossing that off your list. Not only polar bears would be on my list, but so would Elephants...and maybe Tigers.
Genuinely pleased for you that you did this trip. What an amazing experience. And the video and the shots are just sublime. Didn't want this video to end.
I did a trip to Svalbard in '22 and like Simon's video shows- A TRIP OF A LIFETIME. Thanks for sharing your trip as it rekindled the wonderful memories of our trip .
You are always worth watching but What a special video Simon. Your exhilaration comes across and many years of honing skills led to some amazing photos. Thanks.
Oh my goodness Simon you took some amazing photographs. My favourites were the 3 King eiders and the photo after the last walrus shot. You talking about getting to photograph the polar bears brought me to tears. I am happy for you as not many people get their life long dream fufilled. Congratulations.
I’ve watched dozens of videos from this location and none compare to yours! Everything about it is fantastic! Your PolarBear shots captured their personalities! WOW! Thanks for taking me along!
That was an incredible video, and I can't even begin to imagine what the experience felt like. The video alone was enough to make me emotional. Thanks for sharing your journeys with us. Massively inspirational for me and I'm sure many others.
What’s your bucket list photo dream? Let me know! Did you already accomplish it?
Bucket list photo dream - a trip south of the equator to see the southern nigh time sky and photograph the Southern Cross and other constellations.
Amazing video and videos. Probably all trips are bucket lists 🙂. If you make a black panther trip, I would be interested. I made a polar bear trip last year, same ship you used this year, and will make a jaguar trip this year.
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It's long been my dream to visit all 7 continents. Svalbard is high on there. Hurtigruten has a cruise that goes to the Falklands, South Georgia and the Palmer Peninsula. Australia and New Zealand will be done someday, though I don't know where specifically.
Wow, what a fantastic trip! I would love to go to Alaska, Yellowknife, or Manitoba to photograph the Northern lights. I also would like to return to NB to do justice to the beautiful white birch trees I met there now that I have a decent camera. Fantastic footage and shots! I appreciate the information about the history, ecosystem, and wildlife.
If Simon is excited then you know it’s special.
He is always excited. It’s always special
Oh WOW! The footage you, Thomas and Jonas are sharing with us is totally unreal! Thank you all so much for sharing this fantastic experience!
Glad you enjoyed it!
You made a 43 year old guy tear up, Simon. Mission accomplished. Thanks so much for letting us tag along!
You went from grown man to child in a matter of seconds. The true excitement and delight was visible from a mile away everyone deserves their happiness
As someone who can almost never cry this video absolutely brought me to tears!💙 It's wonderful to see shared excitement and love for the world's creatures and their homes. 😊 I truly hope we can protect these ecosystems that are so crucial to the world.
We can see the excitement on your face! Congrats on crossing out this bucket shot, Simon!
Velkommen til Norge Simon. I am a Nova Scotian living in southern Norway and a trip to Svalbard is on our list. I shoot more landscape than wildlife but enjoy both. We have done many trips around the mountains of Norway and last year we visited the Lofoten Islands. Norway is full of beautiful sights and golden hour can last for hours. I have been to many places on this planet but the light in Norway is something special.
My wife and I have just returned from Alaska. We enjoyed Denali very much….but it can’t compare to your trip, Simon. Excellent photos. Once in a lifetime. Well done!
Simon and Thomas are two of my favorite photographers on TH-cam. Such a great pleasure to see how each of them shared their videos, giving us two distinct perspectives on how they see the world, and tell the story in their own way. Both videos are equally stunning! After watching the videos, Svalbard will be added to many photographers' bucket lists I am sure.
That Walrus encounter at 6:23 is spectacular! There is actually some nice soft direct light, and the Walrus is out on the ice by herself, so you can get clean still images without parts of other Walruses cluttering up the composition. What a great opportunity!
Oh Simon the foto's are stunning. Polar Bears are so special, and to see them in their own environment is amazing. Thanks for sharing you wonderful experience with us.
They are!
Ok...first of all...the INTRO!!!!! is blowing me AWAY!!!!!....absolutely wonderful video Simon. ❤
Thank you so much!
Great to see you so excited! Like a kid.
You so deserve it. Your work is much joy for many of us. I am so glad you made it.
I’m so happy for you!! You do so much to encouragingly share your knowledge so we can all enjoy making our own art, and you so deserve to have had such a dream experience. What phenomenal shots!!
What a cool trip! Been following all the great photos over on Instagram!
Thanks Anthony! hope all is well.
I’m always fascinated by Svalbard and this was one of the most informative videos I’ve seen from there.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was some of the most beautiful footage I've ever seen... Thank you for sharing.
Simon,
Fabulous and I knew that you got shot of a lifetime just by your expression!
BRAVO 👏
Absolutely incredible! I was trying to go to a conference there this summer but it filled up too fast! Glad I got to see it through your wonderful work!
Next time!
A great summation of these amazing islands. Your footage and images are wonderful and inspiring as is your
visible excitement. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Many thanks!
Thank you for sharing your excitement, pleasure, and joy in your journey
My pleasure!
Hello Simon: Thank you so much for sharing your memories and educating us about Svalbard and the life of arctic animals. You are the best!
Many thanks!
Bravo! Absolutely Amazing. God fr you, your smile says it all, Merci
Thanks for sharing your pictures and experience. Your passion for photography and your subjects is evident in from every picture.
I appreciate that!
Thanks for sharing your amazing experience. I cannot fathom how you must have felt to have this opportunity, but your face shows such excitement and thrills. Congratulations on achieving your dream.
Thank you so much for taking us along. Just breathing! Glad your dreams are coming true. ❤
Our pleasure!
Brilliant stuff! What an experience and thank you for taking us along for the ride.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for letting all of us live vicariously live through you!
This morning I found one of my first really good photographs. It got me excited again. Then I saw your video and your excitement!
Keep 'em coming Simon!!!
That is awesome!
This video brought tears to my eyes! Incredible! So much thanks!
Thank you, Simon.
So incredible and beautiful. The landscapes, the birds, the mammals and at the top, a polar bear and her child.
Fantastic. Thanks again
So now after we meet in Botswana I have another item added to my bucket list thanks to you. Amazing experience Simon. Thanks for doing such a great job documenting and sharing. See you in the Chobe! Juan F.
Sounds great! See you soon!
Blown away by this. Much respect to all 3 of you 🫡
WHAT A THRILL!!! SO GLAD THAT YOU GOT THIS OPPORTUNITY!! IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE I AM THERE , EXCEPT THAT IT IS 88 DEGREES HERE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!!!!! THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ADVENTURE!!!!!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!
Brilliant and stunning. Congratulations and many thanks to you, Simon, for sharing this magnificent episode with us!
Many thanks!
Hi Simon, what an amazing experience you had, great photos and amazing Drone footage, and i loved the video quality so crisp and clear. Loved the Glaciers, the Penguin's, the Birds, the Fox. And DRUM ROLL THE POLAR BEAR. Great moment when the Polar Bear had it's mouth opened. I also learned more about Polar Bears that i didn't know. Thank you very much for sharing your dream and passion with us viewers, congratulations Simon 👏
Many thanks!
Your very welcome Simon 😊
So happy for you!! I felt your joy as you made your closing statements. Thank you!!
Thank you so much!
Simply stunning! Your enthusiasm is wildly infectious and utterly inspiring.
Thank you!
Good for you! That smile was genuine!!😊
Always!
Simply beautiful! So happy you got the experience of a lifetime. Thank you for teaching us that it is OK to wait and important to have dreams to go towards. I'm sure your travels aren't done yet. To your many adventures 🌞 Motivates me to start and work towards my own journeys 🌞
Thank you so much!
Congrats on the epic trip and realizing your dream shot! Beautiful views 🎥
Simon - I am so happy to see you were able to experience this dream of yours after all these years. You deserve this. Thank you for blessing us with your content and expertise with your videos. I hope to one day experience this as well and wish you the best in your life. Congratulations
I got tears in my eyes by the beauty of nature that you just showed. It makes me so sad that all these beautiful animals and their homes are dying because of humans. I will literally start crying when I get a chance to witness all that in person. So beautiful!!😍 and great photos as always❤
Absolutely beautiful shots of the polar bear! My two bucket list photos are a gray wolf in the snow and an eagle in flight.
This comment made me tear up! I was so happy for you Simon! Well done and well deserved!! ❤
Thank you so much!
Deng. So inspirational 👏 that Polar Bear butt while diving is truly 1 in a billion shot
Wow! What a great time that must have been! Congratulations on your Polar Bear photos! Awesome video Simon!
I've been so looking forward to this video, and it didn't disappoint! Thanks for taking us along on your adventure!
Glad you enjoyed it!
So much incredible wildlife in one place, no wonder you were so excited. Your shots and video are fabulous.
Thank you so much for taking us with you to this great wildlife adventure ❤ wish u all the best ✌️😎 wildlife.jens
One of those videos that makes me smile all the time while watching it :) The pictures of the arctic foxes are amazing.
You are so kind
WoW! Such beauty in nature and you have captured some incredible images. Lovely to see you so excited to realise a lifelong dream and thanks so much for sharing. ❤
Many thanks!
Beautiful shots! The colors and contrasts of the birds are amazing. Thanks for helping spread awareness on global warming.
Thanks, Simon, for sharing your wonderful opportunity with us!
My pleasure!
I could feel your excitement - what a great experience, and such a terrific video! Your best yet - dang, what great photos and video and music!!! Nailed it!
Excellent video and your introduction to Svalbard was excellent. I had watched numerous videos by photographers, but collectively I learned extremely little about that location as the photographers didn't say much about it. I did look up info about that location. But, your quick introduction was very interesting and packing with just the right amount of information. AS always, your photography is great. Thanks for sharing.
A difficult place for blow out whites and grays but you have all mastered that art what a magical place indeed if you are looking for something warmer look me up if you ever come to Australia a next level place for photography wildlife thanks for sharing your dreams photography and love for wildlife
Lucky you !! Thanks for taking us along.............
Congrats Simon on finally getting to photograph the great white bears and what photographs you got. Wonderful video!
Many thanks!
Simon, this is some of the best footage and images of yours to date. Absolutely incredible and I’m glad you finally fulfilled your lifelong goal of photographing polar bears. Thank you for sharing this video, it was so heartwarming and inspirational 😊
Many thanks!
Wow - what a wonderful experience indeed to photograph a creature you've dreamed of for a very long time. Ever so special.
It really is!
Those King Eiders are magnificent birds! Great trip by some of my favorite photographers. Makes me feel like I'm there! Thank you Simon!
Great trip, you are a lucky one!
Very!
Not only the best place for its animals but also that you've been there. Great work sharing your journey. Been seeing the photos on social media also.
Wow! Thank you Simon for letting us tag along on your adventure. You pictures are as always amazing and inspiring
All I can say is, "thank you!" for sharing your experiences. Your videos are tremendously helpful for those of us aspiring to be better photographers. Your thoughtful, inspiring and encouraging videos are a gift to all of us!
You are so welcome!
Really happy for you! I am convinced that the magic of photography relies on the emotions one has when facing new experiences and challenges taking photos. Thanks for sharing!
Simon, I felt your excitement. This is a superb video , you nailed it my friend. Excellent images. I don't know my favorite. That first shot of the walrus, outstanding. And what can I say about the polar bears. WOW. Thanks for taking us along.
Simply amazing Simon! The polar bears are so beautiful. Congratulations on a bucket list catch 🎉👏🏻
Many thanks!
Hi thanks so much for showing your lifetime experience with me as it is something I would love to do but finances won't let me. The excitement on your face says it all. Wildlife is fantastic and very precious. So good for mental health to.
WOW what an incredible experience. One of the great joys of photography is the outdoor experience of being there and the encounters. Thanks for sharing this amazing journey that I’m sure has added to the fabric of your life. Amazing and inspirational to get me out and exploring:).
What a brilliant experience, well worth waiting a lifetime for Simon. Amazing wildlife, amazing photography. This video was a privilege to watch.
So amazing to see the polar bears in the wild. How beautiful. Cerro Torre would be amazing to see. So many beautiful places in the world. Thanks for sharing, Simon. Awesome channel. :)
Welcome to Norway 🤗🤗🤗 you must see more of my beautiful country 🙏
You've inspired me to get back into photography!! Thank for sharing such an amazing experience!!
What a beautiful video Simon! Thank you for sharing such an incredible experience with us.
My day is always brightened when I see that you have uploaded a new video!
Wonderful!
Thank you Simon for sharing with us the views and feelings of this amazing trip ! Cheers from Lisbon .
Absolutely Outstanding!!!!!! Thanks for taking us along Simon.
Wow! Never knew about a genre called "environmental pics" before.
As always, thanks sir Simon, for teaching so clearly ❤
Great video! Beautiful footage!
I really liked the atmosphere-setting content. Showing where Svalbard was, how the sun doesn't set, and all your descriptions of the area and wildlife. It gives me so much more context towards appreciating all the things you got to see.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful video and photos! Congratulations on your bucket list accomplishment!
Such an amazing experience, congrats on crossing that off your list. Not only polar bears would be on my list, but so would Elephants...and maybe Tigers.
What a special trip! Thanks for sharing with us! I love the shot with the bears butt in the air!
Well, as Thomas Heaton has said on more than a few occasions in the past, “Absolutely Stunnin’ “.
Genuinely pleased for you that you did this trip. What an amazing experience. And the video and the shots are just sublime. Didn't want this video to end.
I stand in awe! Beautiful, and I can see why you are so enthousiastic about that place!
Thanks for sharing this OIAL experience!
Very happy you had this experience! Thank you for sharing it with the world 🌎
My pleasure!!
I did a trip to Svalbard in '22 and like Simon's video shows- A TRIP OF A LIFETIME. Thanks for sharing your trip as it rekindled the wonderful memories of our trip .
You are always worth watching but What a special video Simon. Your exhilaration comes across and many years of honing skills led to some amazing photos. Thanks.
Many thanks!
The Arctic is stunningly beautiful and stunningly brutal and unforgiving at times.
Fabulous! Thanks for sharing your adventure.
An amazing photographic place that one can visit once in a lifetime.
Oh my goodness Simon you took some amazing photographs. My favourites were the 3 King eiders and the photo after the last walrus shot. You talking about getting to photograph the polar bears brought me to tears. I am happy for you as not many people get their life long dream fufilled. Congratulations.
I’ve watched dozens of videos from this location and none compare to yours! Everything about it is fantastic! Your PolarBear shots captured their personalities! WOW! Thanks for taking me along!
Very happy for you, Simon! 🎉 Incredible photos and footage - thanks for sharing.
The photo of the bear’s bum as he’s diving is just too cute 🥰💯
Thanks for bringing us along. You brought a tear to my eye with your excitement!! Congratulations.
Awesome video man! What a trip that must have been.
It was!
That was an incredible video, and I can't even begin to imagine what the experience felt like. The video alone was enough to make me emotional.
Thanks for sharing your journeys with us. Massively inspirational for me and I'm sure many others.