12.06.25 — I married the love of my life. @eydismariaolafs ❤️

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Beyond the wall. In the vast expanse of Arctic pack ice, a lone Polar Bear roams over the ice floes to the North. As a crew member on board with @naturalworldsafaris, I was able to use the 168mm telephoto lens on the Mavic 4 Pro to capture this scene from a long rage distance. At all times I closely monitored the behaviour of the bear to ensure I did not impact its behaviour. This scene was captured in the international marginal ice zone, sitting just south of the North Pole more than 12 nautical miles from the northern tip of Svalbard.

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A Beluga whale cruising under the Arctic pack ice ❄️ This scene was captured in the international marginal ice zone, sitting just south of the North Pole more than 12 nautical miles from the northern tip of Svalbard. As a crew member on board with @naturalworldsafaris, I was able to use the telephoto lens on the Mavic 4 Pro to capture this scene from afar.

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The home of the Polar Bear. Walking over huge ice chunks on a pressure ridge, here you can see some long lens stills of the bear that we witnessed trying to hunt Beluga whales. Such a beautiful bear and an incredible ice environment. These scenes were captured on the Canon R5 Mark II and RF 400mm 2.8 with @naturalworldsafaris in the international marginal ice zone, sitting just south of the North Pole more than 12 nautical miles from the northern tip of Svalbard.

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The shot of a lifetime. In the remote Arctic pack ice, a Polar Bear attempted to hunt a pod of Beluga whales swimming along the ice edge. In the close up image of the Beluga surfacing, you can see what looks like the scratch marks from a previous event with a Polar Bear. Seeing this scene unfold for the first time after ten years of Arctic expeditions is something I will never forget. The absolute highlight of my career so far as a nature photographer and natural history DOP. As a crew member on board, I was exceedingly careful when capturing this moment from an aerial perspective. This is the first time I have flown a drone to document wildlife in the Arctic, and I was extremely conscious of maintaining a large distance to avoid any disturbance to the Bear and Beluga’s behaviours. Thanks to the newest innovation in drones, I was able to use the 168mm telephoto lens on the Mavic 4 Pro to capture these scenes from afar. At all times I closely monitored the behaviour of the bear to ensure I did not impact its behaviour. I only used a single battery to capture this sequence to minimise my time in the air. These scenes were captured with @naturalworldsafaris in the international marginal ice zone, sitting just south of the North Pole more than 12 nautical miles from the northern tip of Svalbard.

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Polar Bear vs Beluga. In the high Arctic pack ice, we came across a pod of Beluga whales swimming along the ice edge. We’d spent days making our way out to the marginal ice zone in the direction of Greenland and this sighting completely caught us off guard. Soon after spotting the Beluga, a Polar Bear came into view from the distance and tried twice to hunt one of the Beluga as they surfaced for air. As a crew member on board, I was exceedingly careful when capturing this moment from an aerial perspective. This is the first time I have flown a drone to document wildlife in the Arctic, and I was extremely conscious of maintaining a large distance to avoid any disturbance to the Bear and Beluga’s behaviours. Thanks to the newest innovation in drones, I was able to use the 168mm telephoto lens on the Mavic 4 Pro to capture these scenes from afar. At all times I closely monitored the behaviour of the bear to ensure I did not impact its behaviour. I only used a single battery to capture this sequence to minimise my time in the air. These scenes were captured in the international marginal ice zone, sitting just south of the North Pole more than 12 nautical miles from the northern tip of Svalbard. @naturalworldsafaris

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A blue sky day with the locals in Svalbard. These still and peaceful conditions truly felt like a gift after venturing down from the pack ice. Captured on the RF 400mm F2.8 with @naturalworldsafaris.

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The northernmost Puffins in the world. Sometimes burst mode comes in very handy! Captured on the @canonnordic R5 Mark II and RF 400mm F2.8.

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Snapshots from the high Arctic with @samsungmobile. This expedition is the first time I have truly put a mobile camera to the test as a tool for landscape photography. Equipped with a 50mp wide lens, the Galaxy S25 Ultra honestly crushed in the Arctic conditions. The detail in the RAW files allowed me to achieve an aesthetic similar to that of my wide angle portfolio shots, all while fitting in my pocket. I will of course always carry my big camera setup too, but this is an exciting addition to the kit for those moments where I need a high quality camera in a pinch. 
Comment #ExploreGalaxy and let me know your favourite shot from the reel!

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