How to Photograph Polar Bears in One of the Most Extreme Places on Earth | Short Film Showcase

High in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, nature photographer Joshua Holko is on a mission to document polar bears in the wild.
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Two polar bears, a mother and her cub, clamber over the sea ice with the pink winter sky glowing behind them. “These are the moments I live for,” says nature photographer Joshua Holko.
High in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, Holko is on a mission to document polar bears in the wild. Braving the elements for up to 16 hours a day, he is joined on his quest by cinematographers Abraham Joffe and Dom West of Untitled Film Works. Despite technical issues and frostbite due to the subzero temperatures, the crew persisted in the depths of winter to capture the haunting beauty of this frozen expanse.
In Ghosts of the Arctic, get up close to polar bears in their natural habitat and experience the breathtaking Arctic landscape in stunning detail.
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[@nadiaidris2017]

National geographic showing quality video's that give information to people well done and keep going !!!

[@NatGeo]

Thanks for continuing to watch our videos, Nadia!

[@さおり-i4u]

Shout out to the guy doing an amazing job, capturing a beautiful footage is not an easy job, persistent is the key

[@NatGeo]

Yes, it takes persistence and courage to photograph our wildlife in their natural habitats! Thank you for your encouraging words.

[@seasea7212]

What about the person who filmed the photographer :

[@Thereisnosp00000n]

I feel so much awe for the photographers at NG. Such compassion. Working there is like reaching the highest point on the career. They spend days and weeks in freezing conditions, searing heat and humid jungles with all the problems they cause for the equipment. After all this they get a few minutes of their material on television. And still they go on, driven by their passion. Bravo!

[@NatGeo]

We have a deep respect for all our photographers too. Without them, we would not be able to witness the beautiful stories on our channel.

[@DivingWithMatt]

This is beautifully shot, need more shorts like this Nat Geo. Also be a dream to be able to have a to film in epic locations like this for our channel.

[@NatGeo]

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[@DCL14388]

The snow is very fitting considering there are only 6 days until Christmas!

[@ashleylooksfab]

Majestic place. Majestic creatures.

[@Junewl206]

Thank you, Natgeo. It’s beautiful shots

[@betonkevero6823]

I could watch this all day. This whole video is just beautiful. Raising awarness is more important than ever before. Job well done, Natgeo!

[@iamgc89]

respect to you boss..........its a privilege to watch this footage

[@MehdiMirian]

What an incredible job these guys have, from filming to photographing!

[@Adam-uk2dh]

Congratulations Joshua, absolutely stunning videography and photography from your adventures!

[@NatGeo]

Our photographers are encouraged daily by supportive viewers like you! We hope to continue featuring our photographers and videographers in our channel.

[@Adam-uk2dh]

I'm 3rd year Environmental Studies major @WilfridLaurierUniversity hoping to one day follow Joshua's footsteps. National Geographic is my inspirational platform to explore environmental awareness and I hope so too to see more content from your photographers and videographers! Thank you!

[@Hahahannahh]

National Geographic is a good KZbin channel that we can study and watch it in the free time

[@karismagrier4668]

They are such beautiful creatures! 💙

[@Listte]

Always love National Geographic (short) film's. Did however laugh out loud when Joshua said: "in order to connect with my subjects, I need to fully emerge myself" - wears full black on black while laying in the snow. Hahahaha

[@NatGeo]

Haha, that is a bit ironic! Thanks so much for watching!

[@firapolemos3879]

Can you blame him, though? Black absorbs light and heat, and you're going to want some warmth in those temps.

[@dkdkxkcjfjfjfj]

Amazing shots !!!

[@benmasta5814]

To photograph the polar bear, you must be the polar bear...

[@amirkamal2694]

Your Chanel made very nice and informative video mostly about these Arctic nature thanks for these

[@amirkamal2694]

Your Chanel made very nice and informative video mostly about these Arctic nature thanks for these

[@Ghaffar_KH]

When the music is more beautiful than the video itself.

[@PecanPie1102]

Just spectacular 👍

[@giovanimans4ni]

*This was so well done that I watch 3 times, thanks NatGeo!*

[@NatGeo]

Third time's the charm, but we can always watch our videos again. 😉 Thanks for watching our video, Giovani!

[@lurade13]

It's like a picture of the earth million years ago. The freezing and cooling years

[@Cyberspine]

Went there last May, an absolutely stunning place. Seeing wild polar bears isn't as difficult as it's made out to be here though, you just need patience. You can see deer without even leaving the comfort of Longyearbyen, since they're not afraid of people.

[@caddypopps3872]

Jeez. I could watch hours and hours of this

[@ameliaholko]

Hi uncle! It’s AJ! Great movie ❄️🐠

[@TuyenPham-ep2xz]

Amazing!!

[@claraschroeder1749]

How beautiful

[@nephileonardo4822]

Really nice, I wish i could be there to see them polar bears!

[@Daniellewoodwose]

Nephi Leonardo that really would be awesome 😊

[@HackWare]

if they still exist...

[@datpotatoes4005]

I have met polar bears OwO But it was only in zoo.. the only zoo in finland that has polar bears.. there was little polar bear playing in water with car wheel thing :3 So cute!!!

[@Daniellewoodwose]

Dat Potatoes in the wild would be so cool though

[@datpotatoes4005]

Danielle Lucas Yep.. yep

[@themonk51]

Thank you . . .

[@willemp8656]

If a video is renderd in 21:9 ratio, it would really help if you upload it in the same ratio

[@AIFRONINJA]

Canon 1dx Mark ii = 5500 dollars Canon 800mm f/5.6 = 12,000 dollars Having Nat Geo hand you all that equipment and paying you to go do what you love = priceless!

[@just4mygrl413]

Wow, so beautiful! I love polar bears! ❤ Great video!!

[@Chryslerx88]

This was so beautiful!

[@Polandsyndromebodybuilding]

Amazing.

[@tompetak2329]

this begs the question: who needs more photos of polar bears? if you have seen 10 good ones, you've seen them all

[@nikhilchitteti4499]

Iam watching this in 2019 & meditating Happy to see

[@KeepingSA]

Polar bears are one of my favorite animals!

[@_adamalfath]

It will be awesome if NatGeo channel start to release video in 4K

[@NatGeo]

Thanks for the feedback, Adam! We're working to create some really cool, immersive pieces.

[@sonsofanarchy5316]

Thank✌️✌️✌️ you național geografic, showing quallity💕💕💕

[@payelghosh493]

Feels like heaven 🌎

[@hanaatv1148]

amazing job, capturing a beautiful

[@benskelly1217]

I've known most of his tips before, it's just that I've never put them to use!!! Btw, this is a great video!

[@NatGeo]

Well, it's never too late to put these tips to use! We hope our videos inform and inspire you in your own adventures, Ben!

[@gameraappp]

Hats of to to the photographers😀😀

[@chestershandor8363]

Those bears are warriors

[@marcharb3911]

Wonderful carrer. I wish if i could spend a day in a place like this

[@jedediahlongtree7430]

~I wanna arctic polar bear for Christmas~ ~Only an arctic polar bear will do~

[@hoang149]

I feeling the extreme cold only watching this video

[@FushiV2]

What girls see: its just a guy doing photography What men see: Good shot soldier.

[@tigera6681]

excellent job...

[@katw7098]

How absolutely beautiful this is to see!!

[@NatGeo]

The scenery is truly breathtaking! Thanks for joining our photographer on his mission, Kat!

[@robertpolestar-em4je]

Where is this? Svalbard? Canada? Amazing photography. I assume you have someone with protection if needed?

[@foedeer]

To be honest I don't contribute much towards conservation. I wish I could but sometimes getting bogged with day to day living can make me forget about other important issues such as this. Thank you so much to those who make a career to specialise in this area and to those who dont but still make the effort to contribute!

[@Jeffshi20]

Polar bears are so cute I want to own a zoo just for one.

[@shihabuddin4275]

Majestic

[@tigera6681]

amazing photography and just beautiful ice bear.

[@seilaaaaaaaaa9]

Very beautiful

[@zaforshahin8828]

Beautiful from Bangladesh

[@SDGRTX1455]

NaGeo plz upload in 4k, too! :)

[@NatGeo]

Thanks for the suggestion! We'll try to create more immersive videos on our channel.

[@EnriqueCruz-zs4zq]

Perfect, know Im ready to photograph some bears.

[@mohan76392]

omg what a bravery shots

[@tompetak2329]

no bravery needed, he 's got a gun

[@QuiteDecent]

"Nothing between you and the animal"? They're at least a half mile away, and you have a snow mobile...

[@nickyr7582]

A machine that makes ice and produce coldness can stop the glaciers from melting and make them bigger.

[@Kiaxoxo_]

Whos watching without socks

[@Daniellewoodwose]

You Need God X.x socks, slippers, and a roaring fire here!

[@DCL14388]

You Need God X.x I am

[@Daniellewoodwose]

Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin you must have polar bear feet! 😮

[@datpotatoes4005]

Its just 20:16 so not time for that.. still wearing socks.. :D

[@NewMessage]

ONLY wearing socks.. but close.

[@pranavan_shoots]

Excellent awesome very good

[@carlosthethunder04]

Sorry for my ignorance, what animals are the first ones? They're a delight :)

[@cadumbblonderiley7895]

they are carbou

[@carlosthethunder04]

Cadumbblonde Riley Thank you mate!

[@tamsmd1]

I love the polar bears ♥️

[@TheHurricane2k]

Great video thnx !

[@XSpImmaLion]

Anyone else caught a Skyrim vibe there in the intro?

[@havoc6441]

YA. I FEEL IT.

[@bierigblondje]

like it.....from the netherlands

[@manishk007]

Video completed like superfast

[@JaguarSniper49]

It gave me goosebumps

[@jonathanzenihmancilla1803]

Amo a los osos polares, son unos magníficos animales, mi preferido!

[@larryhernandez5062]

Healthy . . . Stay Frosty All .

[@mochure]

Does anyone know the name of the Melodies played at the background?

[@chestershandor8363]

We need to pull together and save them. All countries.

[@bibimyart4067]

maravilhoso

[@johncgibson4720]

I am curious about how your DJI drone's Lipo battery can operate at that extreme cold for those aerial videos. Unless you use a nitro/gasoline power micro helicopter, I can't think of how you can fly a drone like that.

[@dasanibottle2420]

Wow so helpful! now I can take photos of dogs!

[@CarpIXOYE]

The natural habitat for Canon R5

[@discomutt1503]

Who's trying to watch but can't bear it?

[@flatearthwatertownnewyork1141]

What is beyond 90 degrees north?

[@smfatimanaqvi4118]

Owsam place

[@cacharreador]

THAT is the ultimate end???!

[@katonadani99]

How did he use the camera with his gloves on?

[@lancegasper6092]

Polar Bears live in the Arctic and Antarctica

[@Anonimul921]

❤️

[@jeansooter2420]

The ultimate aim is helping them they're dying. I have seen videos that are so horrific of these animals trying to survive. I don't believe its global warming I believe it's controlled global warming and how they make the storms go where it's all a farce and it's horrible.

[@marque27]

After seeing that Zombie polar bear in Game of Thrones, this job gets a no from me. lol

[@tZinar]

how much to get his life?

[@lancegasper6092]

Polar Bears live in the North Pole and also Antarctica

[@johnmcclane264]

i think its time... to leave them in peace ...

[@jislord22]

He states early on, "to see some of the earth's last polar bears." This is a lie. The polar bear population is thriving, increasing by 30% since 2007. Check it out online, not at Nat. Geo site.

[@malikhussain4511]

I am interest in these type of videos who else? Hit like

👍👍👍

[@emmacabading3287]

2019, these kinds of videos still makes me emotionally happy?, I don't know why......God's creation is so majestic

[@teraht.5594]

My favorite animals. I wish I could have one🤞🏾❤️.

[@tompetak2329]

you can order on amazon

[@fishbuddy547]

But who's filming him?

[@Euphytos]

Mr. Fish the frog this is hollywood full of fake

[@KittySYT]

How to Photograph Polar Bears: Step 1. Take your ex, or soon to be late-wife/husband to Antarctica and dress them as SEALS Step 2: Wait for the Polar bear to arrive. Step 3: Watch the happiness unfolding... and click the photos to keep them as good memories. Step 4: Enjoy the property, money 💰 and things all alone now... look at the photos and feel better. 🤤

[@PantsB4Squares]

Lol "butt wear"

[@anitaabdulrahim8910]

Plz sympthy the polar bear..help give the food