My Photography Expedition to Antarctica

The time has come for my Antarctica photography expedition! This is video 1 from my trip with Polar Latitudes to Antarctica.
My Trip to Antarctica: bit.ly/3OfpiYp
Antarctica is special, and there's no need to even mention that. It's just one of the most impressive, remote, and unbelievable places on earth. For a photographer, it's paradise. And I think most think that photography in Antarctica is mostly about penguins. Sure, there are lots of penguins to photograph in Antarctica. But the peninsula is about so much more than that when it comes to photography and experience. The landscapes are just unreal.
This first episode from the series documents my journey to Antarctica with Polar Latitudes.

[@GaryGough]

Hi Brendan, excellent storytelling and location makes this an incredible, compelling and must-watch video. Already looking forward to your next episode. Take care 👍

[@PereaPhotography]

Man I miss your vlogs. Great to see you out there buddy, and what an adventure!!! Looking forward to more!

[@rogerdunn5988]

This is the Brendan we know and love. Great vlog, great pictures and plenty of enthusiasm. Now for part two!

[@KrisLuckPhoto]

Living in Alaska and Antarctica is still #1 on the bucketlist

[@scotty4418]

Loved the story telling in this episode Brendan, the footage and your commentary was fantastic and has been well worth the wait. Loved the initial images and cant wait to see the other episodes from your trip

[@awilsonatl]

I remember watching your videos in real time from BA when you were living there. The nostalgic flashback to that here really made me feel the passage of time and all that goes with it. Great video.

[@sakura_kreuz]

watching this video overwhelms me how majestic our nature is🤩 I'm glad this was recommended by YT. thank you for sharing your journey with us!

[@alasdairmackenzie905]

Fantastic work Brendan - can't wait for episode 2. And so good to have you back to inform and entertain us.

[@HusbandnWifeDuo]

Salute and respect from Ontario, Canada! We have been watching your videos on our TV, but came here on our desktop to subscribe and leave a few comments here and there. Your conducting a photographers' tour with other professional photographers was amazing as is this video! Beautiful movie, photos, and narration.

[@andysphotography2017]

Amazing!!! Love the Video Brendan and damn thats one heck of a journey, but with all the hours of travel, the end result is going to be so worth it. Look forward to your next Video

[@matthewericksen]

Amazing, great stuff, looking forward to the next one!!!

[@TheNewTravel]

Really enjoyed this one. Great storytelling

[@neklamp2431]

More, more, more!!!!

[@jwashervisuals]

Been waiting for this one! So excited to get to relive the trip from your camera!

[@tjsinva]

Nice! That flight itinerary is for the birds. You are a true road warrior. It would definitely be a bummer to go all that way and not be able to leave the ship. Look forward to the next chapter. 👍🥂

[@itsoksubs9951]

Loved this episode, Brendan. Really well thought out and with amazing footage! Loved the shots from the boat mid way through and the final shots. I didn't know, but I want to go to Antartica! haha

[@sharonsuskin6859]

You are such a great story-teller and photographer. I have missed your regular blogs and so happy to have more to look forward to.

[@JoanEscala]

Just wow! From another world. Brilliant!

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

I'm thinking of you and your co-travellers "bubbling" in Buenos Aires, and I think of the Antarctica workshop recently led by Adam Gibbs, Nigel Danson, and Alyn Wallace. Mads Peter Iverson was set to co-lead also, but he tested positive in Punta Arenas and had to stay behind. What a bummer! Thankfully, no such drama for your group. I hope this madness slowly gets more under control. I'm not sure it will ever go away, but maybe we'll come to live with it like the flu. Love the story-telling!

[@ngrabowskiphoto]

Good to see you again. Cool video, thanks for that.

[@TaavP]

💙 Those Ice Blue icergs.. So beautifull >.> Amazing ep storie, waiting for the next one 😁

[@J4Photo]

First Cameo.... dude, I knew I was your favorite. HA! Some great snaps. Really great colors! Can't wait for the rest.

[@jawracing911]

Stunning!!!

[@ode2jen]

Thanks Brendan ! I am actually not a photographer. Also, I do not travel that often but your excellent videos are always a welcome break from work and responsibility. I have greatly appreciated your work for years ! Thanks again.

[@sharronferreira6420]

Only managed to start catching up on your vlogs now! A bit late I know, but glad that now I can watch them all one after the other and not have to wait for your next posting 😂. Loved the images taken from the moving ship in the first half - can’t wait to watch the second half 🙌🙌

[@YouhavebeenGilmored]

Awesome video, it looks gorgeous over there. I love Pinguins, so I am kind of jealous, hehe. Excellent pictures!

[@J4Photo]

Now that I’ve shared it on my page and via email to my folks. As John said, truly awesome to relive it through your lens. I might actually talk Jeannine into coming when I go again. And yes, I caught the soliloquy midway through. Very poetic my dude!

[@helenagustavsson5633]

Absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@joycady8325]

I have missed your vlogs so much, but it was sure worth the wait. You’re one of the best narrators, you sure know how to tell a story, actually brought tears to my eyes. You are surely in your element, your enthusiasm is contagious. Thank you so much for it all. Looking forward to more of your amazing videos!

[@BrendanvanSon]

Awww that's so kind, Joy. Thank you

[@phynx2006]

Looks like a great adventure 🐧 love the vlog, those penguins look darn healthy 😎👍

[@oliverhummell]

Yeah, loved it. Travel vibes :-)

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

OK, I’m officially envious!

[@JohnRavolta]

loved this one!! so jealous! someday, ill make it there..... hopefully.

[@gwenmay902]

Excellent photos and story telling.

[@mattorrz759]

Those blue icebergs man! Absolutely stunning!!

[@PaulHowcroft]

Fantastic vlog loved every minute. Such a great story, very much looking forward to more.

[@BrendanvanSon]

Thanks Paul! Was an awesome start!

[@G0FUW]

great video Brendan, thanks for sharing and sparking thoughts of doing the trip at some point.....maybe?

[@danielhenzphotography]

What a great experience it must be! Those images are great. No wonder you have Harddrives full of them.

[@BrendanvanSon]

Thanks buddy, i hope you're well!

[@robertfordjr.3507]

Wow...the video I have been waiting for. I remember meeting you at the airport in Lisbon at 3:00 AM back in December. Excellent content as always :)

[@BrendanvanSon]

Ah! It was nice to meet you then. Sorry i was dead tired lol

[@davidsherman3462]

Great video!!

[@norskattforfun8575]

Hopefully I can do this trip next year 🤞 Great video and storytelling

[@maszekmeans]

JUST WHOOW !

[@heiz1962]

Beautiful Brendan

[@PMCN53]

WOW!!... I will never be able to go there but you have given us a fantastic introduction to Antarctica (PS: I'm and Australian--now out of lockdown after TWO LONG YEARS!!....YEA!!)

[@bradzaruba9686]

There were some awesome images and I agree with the comment on the commentary! By the way.. I’ll be in Lisbon next Sunday for three days. I wish it wasn’t so far from the coffee shop!

[@burnsie83]

Watched this after Heston's Sweden trip, and well, this one has penguins!

[@WILDANDSTORY]

Yesss. Between you and Greg we’re spoilt for travel photography inspiration. Finally starting to feel like pre-pandemic good times returning. Missed these vlogs.

[@BrendanvanSon]

Hopefully the whole world stops with the shenanigans and we can start living the good life again!

[@WILDANDSTORY]

@@BrendanvanSon Amen to that. Appreciate the hard work that goes into making these videos ✌️

[@darenhomewood7853]

So great to see you posting videos again after a bit of a lay off, really missed your vlogs. I'm guessing that this is a different trip than the one that Alyn Wallace (et Al) went on recently?

[@PaulYeghouchian]

EPIC👀👀👀👀

[@lesfisher8941]

You really do have a way with words Brendan, one day you will have to publish your diaries, it would make for a great read together with photos of course.

[@carlosvanvegas]

Brrrrilliant

[@Adriana.Gabriela]

I *really* don't like the cold and the snow, let alone ice. But I would *love* to go to Antarctica

[@derbagger22]

You should also update the what's in your bag page. I'm curious as to whether you would still recommend the 3 legged thing Jay for a travel tripod...

[@BrendanvanSon]

Yes, i definitely need to update that all! And yes, i still love Jay!

[@raewebb6365]

Thanks!

[@raewebb6365]

This video was awesome. You are my absolutely favorite channel & I look forward to what is next. Thanks for helping me get a glimpse of something I’ll never be able to experience in real life

[@harryl1418]

Makes me want to join the trip

[@BrendanvanSon]

Can join us this coming January! There's a link in the description

[@davidpearson3304]

At least you made it onboard. Unlike poor Mads who got the Rona and was stuck in Chile while Adam Gibbs, Nigel Dansen and crew went on.

[@gustavoalatourstaffeld6469]

Brendan how much is the cost of that trip? I will like to go next time!

[@pmc7105]

I was starting to wonder if there was an Antarctica sale on or something, just saw Nigel Danson and Adam Gibbs down there too. But it's probably just because trips were put off due to covid until now.

[@JKPhotoNZ]

I just checked the prices... $8000 from Argentina was the cheapest I saw. $28000 from New Zealand (my preference). Ouch!

[@derbagger22]

What kind of costs to do these Antarctica trip? Do you keep the jacket? I'm so intrigued, but I also want to see so much else of the world...

[@derbagger22]

Welp, I just clicked on that link. I guess Alaska will have to do for now. Maybe Iceland, lol. Maybe Longyearbyen...

[@guykerr8111]

Remember....one hand for you and one hand for the boat.

[@BrendanvanSon]

I need a third hand for my hat

[@Phigosch]

Is that the trip that was supposed to be the monster Workshop with all kinds of Photographers?

[@estevenbangngay4303]

I came here because of the prank I watched in the tiktok about the Filipino coconut wine hehe

[@vproven]

Brendan, what is with the hats? Really! 😂

[@peggytravels793]

Brendan, a boat can go onto a ship, so you are on a ship not a boat. While you are walking down the corridors, do not put your hands on the wall but use the hand rails. Think about the crew can clean up the handrails much better then wiping down all the walls, it’s about safety & health.

[@nickdailey9889]

How was aerolinas? Hate their service. They lost my bag 2 days before we sailed out. Hoping it would get to me before, it never did. So I had to spend 1200$ to buy all new gear in Ushuaia hours before we sailed out.

[@BrendanvanSon]

Terrible. Lol. They are definitely not my favorite

[@nickdailey9889]

@@BrendanvanSon you and me both. Took me 6 weeks to get my suitcase back with no reimbursement. Next time I rather drive down there instead of dealing with em lol

[@gordonbrunner9429]

@@nickdailey9889 re: driving...what a great trip that would be...something to consider i'd say..

[@dawidwolnik628]

i love ice, strawberry is best

[@UnkieKevie]

Happy to see this adventure finally… but 5 ad breaks in 25 minutes?!

[@BrendanvanSon]

Wish I had more control of that. Yt pushes it in some locations. I'm sorry.

[@davidpearson3304]

Get KZbin premium….haven’t had and ad in months.

[@sofotographic]

Thanks for triggering my Google Hub Max 😂

[@BrendanvanSon]

When i was editing, every time I went over this line it triggered my phone haha

[@esusolinas]

The sense of getting water from a non stable establishment is what makes shower

[@javierramirez4722]

Bring some of that ancient city found overthere by..CHILE EXPLORERS . The one US took over

[@Twistdflinx]

Don't record your "OK Google"s! it set my speaker off!

[@rogersteele9890]

First

[@BrendanvanSon]

1 million points!