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Website updated on November 12, 2025
🆕 Trip Report - Norway Orcas 2025 - Day One Added - (November 12, 2025)
We’ve just returned to northern Norway, where orcas and humpback whales gather each winter to feed on the great herring migration. Join us for an unforgettable week of the raw Arctic, and wildlife encounters on the fjords. 👉 Read the Report.
The Wild Minute - (November 12, 2025)
The Wild Minute, is now live, a one-minute video series sharing real moments from the field. The journey continues, we are in Skjervoy, Norway for orcas and Arctic wildlife. 👉 Watch Episode 10.
Youtube Video - Face to Face with a Giant Female Anaconda - (November 9, 2025)
We found her, a massive female anaconda, gliding through the water, calm but cautious. She was shedding her skin, her eyes covered with the pale white film that signals renewal. 👉 Watch the Video
Trip Report - Polar Bear Expedition 2025 - (November 8, 2025)
Our Churchill adventure has begun! From early morning flights to the edge of Hudson Bay to up-close moments with polar bears, ptarmigan, and Arctic hares, the tundra is alive with stories. 👉 Read the Report
Behind the Lens - Flying Fox - (October 31, 2025)
New images and photography insights every day on our website. Each post offers a glimpse behind the lens, stories, field notes, and techniques from encounters with wildlife around the world. 👉 Check Out the Photos
Blog Post - Introducing The Wild Minute - (October 30, 2025)
Wild Minute is a new short-form video series, one-minute stories from the field that bring our expeditions to life in real time. You’ll still find our written trip reports and photos, but now you’ll also see the wild in motion daily. 👉 Read the Blog
Blog Post - When the Chimp Outsmarted Us. - (October 23, 2025)
While tracking a wild chimpanzee through the forest, Eli and the team found themselves knee-deep in mud, laughing, slipping, and realizing just how clever these apes can be. 👉 Read the Blog
Blog Post - The One Rule I Always Break in Wildlife Photography. - (October 22, 2025)
Why sometimes the best wildlife shots happen when you break the rules, like shooting straight into the sun. It’s a mix of art, instinct, and chaos, with a few practical tips for capturing backlit subjects when the moment finds you. 👉 Read the Blog
Youtube Video - Giant Anteater in the wild. - (October 22, 2025)
Join Eli in this short film as he shares what it’s like to photograph one of South America’s most unique and elusive animals. It’s a rare moment of patience, presence, and perspective — seeing the world through the quiet grace of a giant. 👉 Watch the Video
Blog Post - Imperfect Words - (October 20, 2025)
It’s a personal reflection on the challenge of finding the right words — words that move people, protect the wild, and make others care about animals that are often overlooked.👉 Read the Report
Blog Post - Are Orcas Dangerous? - (October 15, 2025)
Many people fear orcas after seeing stories of attacks and captivity. But after swimming with orcas in Baja, Norway, and New Zealand, I learned the truth. 👉 Read the Blog
Blog Post - The Sound of Letting Go - (October 8, 2025)
After a decade with my trusted camera Gloria, I’m beginning to think about change, not for sharper images or faster focus, but for something quieter.👉 Read the Blog
Blog Post - Protecting the Wild From Our Own Lenses - (October 4, 2025)
I’ve seen how quickly magic places can change once the world discovers them. Over the years, I’ve shared stories and locations that brought awareness, but also more boats, more cameras, more pressure. 👉 Read the Blog
✈️ Trip Updates – What’s Happening Now
Updated on November 9, 2025
🟢 NEXT TRIP!
Norway Orcas (November 11 - 17, 2025)
Daily updates available here!
🆕 New Trips Added
Sei Whales - March 2026 - ( Limited to 5 Guests)
Elephant Seals - September 2027- ( Limited to 6 Guests)
Anaconda Diving - August 29 - September 4, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
Mongolia Snow Leopards - February 26 - March 12, 2026 (Limited to 4 guests.)
