BlogHide Resteemsthomasjmitchell (70)in photography • 4 years agoPower of the Flukethe power of the whale's movement comes from its fluke (or tail but it is called a fluke... not a tail). This wide part of the whale is constantly propelling the animal from place to place in order…thomasjmitchell (70)in hive-142013 • 5 years agoThe Falkland Island/Malvinas are an amazing group of Islands well worth your time ...... to explore, especially, if you are a fan of bird life. Not only are there a great number of albatross and penguin species amongst many others but the scenic landscape of this part of the…thomasjmitchell (70)in hive-142013 • 5 years agoThe world right now is.. well, to put it frank just insane. I had no idea that once ...... I had finished working in Antarctica for the summer season I would be entering a world of panic and forced social distancing. All for a good reason, mind you. This photo reminds me how we…thomasjmitchell (70)in hive-142013 • 5 years agoTo put it plainly, baby elephant seals aka weaners are beyond adorable. Their big ...... brown eyes and round chubby faces & bodies are the epitome of cute. However, they have probably one of the toughest beginnings of life than other marine mammals. A lot of other mammals have…thomasjmitchell (70)in hive-142013 • 5 years agoExploring on the Antarctic Peninsula is beyond amazing! I cant put into words just ...... what it is like to be present in this place. Even to attempt to capture this place in a photograph is just simply not possible. However, that will never stop me from trying again and again.…thomasjmitchell (70)in photography • 5 years agoit is a busy time in springSpring time in bear country, means finding food to bulk up once again for the upcoming winter because winter is always coming in the bear world, feed the young-ones if you are a new mother bear, and…thomasjmitchell (70)in nature • 5 years agoThe photo opportunities are endlessThe more time I have right now to go through old photos from my world adventures, the more I realize just how many photo opportunities I am exposed to when in Antarctica. I am somewhat surprised…thomasjmitchell (70)in bescouted • 5 years agoGentoo penguins to help make you smile todayI have been moving quite a lot lately from Vancouver to Haida Gwaii, to Lima, to Australia, back to Vancouver and shortly over to Vancouver Island, which allows me a lot of time to myself. It is…thomasjmitchell (70)in landscapephotography • 5 years agoThe landscape view on South Georgia in the sunshineSome of the most beautiful places on earth are not easy to access and require a lot of time and patience. The easiest way to get to this place you, is you need to fly to Ushuaia in Argentina and…thomasjmitchell (70)in photofeed • 5 years agocurtain of water off the flukeBy now, I am sure you have figured out that humpback whales are one of my favourite animals to not only photograph but to interact with and simply be there with them. Something about their grace and…thomasjmitchell (70)in nature • 5 years agoRunning away from a male grizzlyIt is a tough world for bears. I have spent a lot time recently in grizzly bear sanctuaries of late, locating and interacting with these huge mammals. One thing that I have a complete respect for…thomasjmitchell (70)in photofeed • 6 years agohumpbacks surfacingBeing the 4th largest whale in the world, it is surprising that only a little bit of the animal will be exposed when they surface to breath. What you see here is the snout of the humpback covered in…thomasjmitchell (70)in animals • 6 years agoresting bear styleDuring the spring, summer and fall seasons Grizzly bears have it tough. It is all about food and eating as much as they can to grow big to have a chance of mating and to survive the winter months.…thomasjmitchell (70)in photofeed • 6 years agoa waterfall in Union Inlet, Somerville IslandA grand and marvellous aspect of departing from "civilization" and head into nature to explore is what you might find just around the corner. There is something very freeing and addictive about…thomasjmitchell (70)in nature • 6 years agoNorthern resident orca after bear viewingWhenever you are traveling/exploring along the west coast of Canada you always have an opportunity to encounter the apex predators that call this region home. This of course is Orca, which I am…thomasjmitchell (70)in nature • 6 years agoBeing approached by a Grizzly BearWell, I have been off the map for the past month working on a small ship along the west coast of Canada out of a small coastal town, Prince Rupert. The region I spent a lot of my time guiding…thomasjmitchell (70)in photofeed • 6 years agoThe stare down from a Gentoo PenguinLet me say this. Penguins have some serious attitude and also some charm to them and their behaviour. It is a lot of fun just to sit at a breeding colony and watch these tiny, adorable creatures…thomasjmitchell (70)in nature • 6 years agoThe beauty & power of naturePeople tell me quite often that I have quite the job/life with what it is I do. I am beyond blessed and grateful for the places I get to go to, experiences I have and the people I get to share these…thomasjmitchell (70)in photofeed • 6 years agoVibrant colours of a King PenguinPenguins are somewhat fantasied by people around the world as these adorable, fluffy and cute little animals that can only be found in the freezing waters that are at the bottom of the world. The…thomasjmitchell (70)in photofeed • 6 years agosunset over the Antarctic peninsulaWhen exploring the remote and beautiful part of the world in the summer time it is quite rare to see a sunset or sunrise - well, I should clarify that it is possible but most sunsets will around…
