Arctic Landscape & Wildlife Photography Expedition

[@AsorArts]

Can we just take a moment and appreciate the cinematography of the b-rolls throughout the video?

[@tapeoy]

thanks to the hated Dji pocket 3

[@asihankhang7579]

Tom is more of a moviemaker then a landscape photographer, fantastic to see the video and sound design he put together. well done

[@simon_dentremont]

Awesome Thomas. A wildlife photographer you are now indeed!

[@MariosLouka83]

I feel eternally grateful that your channel exists.

[@bigjim4983]

I'm not typically emotional but the polar bear shots brought a tear to my eye. There's nothing like persevering for a long time and getting a shot that is everything you could have imagined. Great video Thomas.

[@GodIsReal]

Wow! The portrait of that juvenile bear facing you with his legs spread out, is fantastic! Such power in that photograph.

[@stevenhaworth4838]

So beautiful to see the bears in the wild. Breathtaking.

[@bradzaruba9686]

I can't imagine your heart rate is you were taking these images. I wouldn't have been able to keep the camera steady. This was outstanding!

[@petervanriet5389]

Goosebumps.....

[@denisesavage2382]

stunning encounter with the polar bears. They were images that made me feel sad and hopeful for them at the same time.

[@davidrippin9222]

Majestic stuff Tom. That shot of the bear on the ice-shore, looking straight to camera is utterly captivating, particularly.

[@TessVigeland-nf8ql]

This is the second time your polar bear photos -- and the reverence with which you treat the experience -- have moved me to tears. Thank you for sharing this extraordinary encounter with all of us.

[@mitchellkphotos]

One of your best along with some of the Mongolia vids. Love the feeling of being RIGHT there, as you're photographing.

[@kenbranstetter2354]

Your videos of locations such as these always seem to inspire me to find the “exotic” closer to my “boring” home. And thanks for helping me along my photographic journey

[@Brock_in_the_North]

Genuinely, that shot of the Young Bear facing the camera brought a tear to my eye. We really don't know how close we are to losing these incredible animals. Their world is disappearing fast. The bear shot with the food was also very warming to see. You don't see them with food often. As a Macro photographer, I get the same buzz when I see something I've not seen before and it's the reason I shoot less landscapes. Waiting for conditions, you'll wait forever but with wildlife, enough persistence and it always pays off.

[@davedenison1966]

Thanks Thomas. You’re not just a landscape photographer, you’re also a gifted wildlife photographer. It would be awesome if your next calendar or book would include some of these photos. They are special!

[@trishf29]

Well you had a mid-70s and a 90 yr old watching this, and both enjoyed it immensely! Stunning shots, loved the bears, the birds, the walrus and the tour of the ship, which gives us all an idea of your accommodation. A perfect video😊 Thanks for sharing!🇦🇺

[@petervanriet5389]

Goosebumps. This video hits the mark on every level.

[@tjsinva]

The early bird gets the bear, the fox, and the walrus, not to mention the gulls. Pretty good day, I'd say. Will await Simon's take on the trip, Carry on. 👍🥂

[@robertlee8980]

I am in awe, and you made me smile. The polar bears made me a bit emotional. THANK YOU!!

[@MargusKask-ou6px]

Beautiful photography and storytelling! Thank you for taking us on your journeys while the rest of us can only dream about such adventures away from sitting behind a desk working all day.

[@SP-te5fm]

Some of your best photos IMO. Really liked the birds at 17.56. Well done. 😊

[@doncason6108]

Well done Tom. You make a 72 year old photographer smile. Thank you.

[@StephenBridgett]

Absolutely, 74

[@DanaPushie]

Agree, 71...

[@PMCN53]

Agree! Makes a70yo photographer smile as well! :)

[@johndecker4145]

Making a 73 yo jealous as hell...but smiling!

[@rogercave6435]

yes....76!

[@hiteshpunjabi5715]

you truly make your KZbin videos an experience for all of us !! These are amazing photos Tom👑

[@jbcarle]

As an amateur photographer and a person committed to conservation, this is a precious gift and a reason to do all we can do to limit the impact of fossil fuels. These polar bears are endangered in the wild and we need them to keep our sense of wonder. Thank you, Tom.

[@keithdraycott]

Bucket list just grew by one item !!!!!!

[@Losnariu12]

My bucket list is growing daily 😢

[@JH-qv3xv]

Inspiration, and more inspiration. Thanks

[@jackstutts6439]

I watched the discussion you had with Simone and Jonas before this one. I'm so glad I got to see your shot of the sleeping Arctic Fox. Killer image! Your idea about combining wildlife and landscape is brilliant and you showed that it works with the images in this video. There's a tend in bird photography to show looser and show more habitat but your concept takes it to the next level. Good luck with the storm chasing.

[@altrujillo3566]

Snow Leopards Polar Bears....within months of each other. You're seriously leading a charmed life Thomas!!

[@opendoorslowly]

that last shot with the bear and the bird.. is amazing.well done.

[@JonasPaurellUnscripted]

That's a stunning video thomas! ENjoyed every moment on this expedition and lovely to have this to remember it by! Thanks man!

[@millymucci]

An Awards-worthy film! And Photography! So moving! Frankly speechless. Impeccable. Unsurpassable. Divine. 🕊

[@fatp0ssum]

To say that I’m jealous is an understatement. Such beautiful scenery and nature. To see Polybears in their natural environment, rather than some bored senseless, grey stained captive bear in a zoo, must be a real privilege. Thanks Thomas.

[@tmjr]

That image with the cub staring from the ice edge was just chilling good!

[@JohnSmith-fu3ec]

This was incredible!

[@michaelhill692]

Thanks for taking us with you. These are experiences that some of us may never get to have.

[@joe_vaughan]

I know I've come to this about a fortnight late but *Wow*. That shot of the juvenile looking straight at you at 16:25 is amongst the best I've ever seen. You must be very proud and honoured by that one. Once in a lifetime.

[@David-K-NY]

Well done, Thomas, l think some of your best work to date. I also personally think the 16x9 crop looks better. l guess I just don't go too much on a 1x1 square look for landscape, but that's just me 😊

[@pedrosanchez4035]

Thomas I have been following you for years now. Not one of your films has disappointed.

[@nomadictimbo9185]

Stunning images! Keep these brilliant videos coming Thomas 👍

[@calmdown888]

Thanks for taking us with you.

[@raskhanphotography]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@markattardo]

Great video! I saw a polar bear on a school field trip many years ago. While it left quite a lasting impression, I can't imagine the feeling of seeing them in the wild. Also wanted to say I'm enjoying your newsletter. Thanks for the adventure!

[@GrahamMarkham]

The Arctic Fox on the mound was my fav, exceptional capture...........

[@sniper_shot_photography]

Maybe I'm just not remembering the images from past trips, but I believe these might be the best ones you done yet. They feel like they are exactly what I'd expect to see in national geographic, telling stories, including environment, and the interactions between docent species. Well done.

[@justmeinit]

Tom love you embracing wildlife photography, I remember you saying years ago it wasn’t your thing but glad you changed these are fantastic

[@charliejg]

What a privilege to be able to witness such beautiful wildlife! Fantastic images. Thanks for taking us along....

[@bernym4047]

Wonderful. Bet you're hooked on wildlife now. 😀 Definitely worth buying you a coffee. Thanks.

[@vaughnthomas3897]

Oh my gosh! Wonderful images and video. Congratulations on a magnificent expedition.

[@terra___photo]

What a wild and beautiful experience. Bucket list for sure.

[@darranmilne9944]

Beautiful images Thomas thanks for sharing, really captivating video truly stunning

[@NeilArthurs]

What a wonderful Polar Bear encounter, absolutely stunning images! Cheers

[@teknokitty]

Thank you so much for this beautiful video. Your video, you, the photographs, the landscape and music, have brought me to tears. I am very happy for you. I was in Svalbard this April and it's beyond my wildest dreams. I can't wait to go back.

[@NRWverbot449]

i love how your images have a more natural look without that crazy editing and oversharpening

[@TomMorterLaing]

For anyone thinking about this - I've met Jonas (as well as Tom) some years ago, and Jonas is one of the nicest, coolest people ever - 10/10 would recommend his trips. And Tom of course 😆

[@jacquelinecurtis]

All I can say is WOW! What amazing photography and video. Yours is surely the best photography youtube video out there at the moment. Thank you so much.

[@mikebarbee8621]

Fantastic job and images Thomas! Look forward to more. 72 years young me is somewhat envious!!

[@innesdunbar]

Some beautiful shots there Thomas, the young Polar Bear ones were full of character.

[@JohnPaul-ii]

Great start Tom, looking forward to seeing more.

[@SuelenTiekoPhotos]

Really beautiful Thomas! Thanks for sharing these images with us 🙏

[@MeasuredLight]

Holy heck!! What a video! What a trip!! Amazing!! Beautiful images, Tom!! 😍

[@slaphead2965]

The polar bear photos are magical. Great work Thomas. 👍🙂

[@philipweir8318]

Stunning vlog Thomas, scenery was spectacular & the bonus being the polar bears in their natural environment. Great.

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Just fabulous. Purely brilliant images. And the music on it was perfect. What an experience. The shot of Mama Bear facing you slightly crouched towards the water was breath taking. Amazing video and images.

[@thomasphillips5850]

Thomas, excellent. Some tremendous images. I was freezing while watching this. As always thanks for taking uus along.

[@kyralichtenstein2971]

AMAZING Shots! You where so lucky and you captured those polar bear and other animals so perfectly, thanks for sharing!

[@petesuchon7340]

Thank you for taking us with you. You are an excellent videographer. Oh yeah, the photos are good too.

[@wilbmoore]

Thomas I am sooooo envious. You are the man. These are extraordinary shots. Great video my friend.

[@angelksaxena]

18:50 Incredible image Tom. Very powerful.

[@paulasimson4939]

The photo at 13:20 - wowie!! Well, all of them! I literally cried looking at these magnificent creatures.

[@MKWHD]

Aah! Yes! You hit a homerun with the photos of the bears. Looking forward to the prints.

[@urbexphotographer]

I dare say as good as the snow leopard! Another fantastic video my friend.

[@kevinhenderson9146]

Ooh that last image is just such an amazing wildlife shot, such perfect framing of the bird too.

[@tonymckeage1028]

1:29 classic Thomas Heaton, well done 3:06 wonderful mood, 3:56 extreme abstract! 13:29 Fantastic mood! 16:30 Brilliant Capture 16:40 Magnificent moment! 16:48 absolute action 16:56 Minimalist! Thanks Thomas for another great Video!

[@atalaykaracaorenli7698]

You really captured beautiful photos in the cold climate, Thomas. 🧿🎗️

[@robgainer6146]

Another awesome adventure, love the blending of wildlife and landscape photography! Thanks!

[@WoodsmanLandscapePhotography]

I don’t think I have seen a better wildlife image than the Sleeping Fox. That image is simply fantastic. Wish it were part of the video. I’ve followed the channel for years now and this is one of my favorite images of yours.

[@VABrowneMDPhD]

For many years, I have dreamed of goingto Svalbard! What an amazing adventure you’ve had! I can’t wait to see these places in person!

[@Waldo58]

Incredible landscape and spellbound watching the Polar Bears 😁👍

[@manajorymanajory7751]

Very well portrayed.... this is what dreams are made of, sent chills through me! Thank you Tom!!

[@timschaefer86]

Wow Tom. That first shot of the male bear staring down the barrel of the lens is one of the best things I’ve seen in years. Once in a lifetime capture. Superb!

[@RickFarrar-e7j]

Wow! Tom that was absolutely superb even I got excited with you. Dare I say a slight emotional feeling came over me when viewing the Polar Bears images, especially with the soundtrack. Made the whole trip worthwhile I’d say….well done.

[@sapphieburry5216]

Bloody fantastic shots Thomas! I think my favourites are the first bear one, the one where he/she is jumping/diving into the snow and the sleeping fox 😍

[@gyundoanyumer1800]

What an incredible journey and photos. Svalbard js a different world. Thanks.

[@robdlain9145]

Simply breathtaking. Looks so peaceful and away from the chaos of the rest of the world. I wish I could go but with my health issues my doctors wouldn't agree that I face this atmospheric conditions. Just too cold for me 🥶🥶. However, I'm enjoying your videos and images. Thank you Tom. I'd love to be in your shoes. 🙂 I'll never get enough of watching your landscape adventures. Keep them coming. 🙏🙏

[@MrShmellit]

Congratulations on some beautiful images. Fantastic memories.

[@lonewolfphotography01]

Wow , beautiful photographs, beautiful video, thank you for sharing, breathtaking..

[@marlenehazlehurst8666]

Amazing. Some of the best Svelbard images I've seen. Thank you for sharing. Love them

[@wolfypics7339]

I must admit after watching your uploads on and off for years your landscape photography still fails to excite or inspire me. However credit where credit is due. Your cinematography and film making skills are 2nd to none and I truly enjoy your faraway trips to these places and the Mongolia ones too. Your wildlife photography is 2nd to none too and you are a way better at taking wildlife shots than landscape shots Tom! Please spend the time, effort and money to make more of these trips to places that most of us cannot go and don't waste your time with local photography any more..you have outgrown that type of work and need to move above the rest of mostly boring pack on YT that still shoots around Scotland or the Lake District. Thanks for making these masterpieces!

[@guycl2381]

That was beautiful !! Loved every minute and every photo ! Kind regards, Guy.

[@oleggontar2942]

"Pack snacks"? - i thought the tourists themselves are the snack. Beautiful video, indeed that rock formation is out of this world.

[@davelindey8023]

Amazing. Very well documented. Good to see my fellow Canadian, Simon made the cut to be in the video.

[@KellyPettit]

Amazing. I've said this before but your channel is better than anything on TV by far! Always so well created. Thanks for the 30 minutes of pure enjoyment. Fabulous photos too.

[@hannevdc4140]

You blessed us with an amazing video and pictures. This made me smile! Safe travels, Thomas!

[@timclark9051]

Absolutely stunning images. The adult bear glaring from the edge is an all time must have moment. Well done sir as always. Cheers

[@helengray1695]

Simply stunning video and photos. A real pleasure to watch. Thank you for everything you do!

[@mattbibbings]

simply stunning.

[@bronwyndarlissen2944]

Absolutely outstanding video. Great to see how you experienced the Ship as a photographer. Thank you Thomas 😊

[@johnhillman2619]

19:25 Bear and bird. Nice capture!

[@johannaknowles8569]

Wow those bear photos are amazing!!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

That mountain at 3:56... Probably one of my favourite photos of yours! Looks ridiculous!

[@zenphotojourney]

Fantastic shots! Especially that one of the bear cub climbing out of the sea with the water pouring off of him!