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Photos of the Week, May 19, 2023

Alaskan landscapes, Amazonian wildlife, and the French Polynesian undersea were among the highlights of the photos sent in by our field staff this week. Get Inspired By Photos, Videos, Webinars, Stories, And Exclusive Offers. Sign Up

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Puerto Ayora, Galápagos

Wild Galápagos Escape, May 8, 2023

sleeping sea lion

A Galápagos sea lion greets us at the dock as we disembark on Santa Cruz. —José Guerrero, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

 

Endicott Arm, Alaska

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia, May 9, 2023

people in a zodiac behind an iceberg

Expedition leader John Mitchell and a group of guests are framed by an iceberg as they cruise. —Ivan Vasquez, Video Chronicler

 

Haida Gwaii, British Columbia

A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii, May 10, 2023

northern lights

Before any of us were planning on being awake, our diligent expedition leader surprised us with an announcement at 1:30 a.m.: a chance opportunity to see the aurora borealis. While the forecast wasn’t strong, iPhone Night Mode managed to capture a glimpse of the natural phenomenon. —Brooke Jackson, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

 

Ucayali River, Peru

Upper Amazon Aboard the Delfin II, May 10, 2023

juvenile male sloth in a tree

On the second skiff ride, we enjoyed a close encounter with a juvenile male sloth. —Aaron Raymond, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

 

Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia, May 11, 2023

black bird flying near water

A male surf scoter taking off. —Jesse Humbert, Naturalist

 

Wrangell Narrows, Alaska

A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii, May 11, 2023

two bald eagles perched on top of bright orange triangular markers

Bald eagles on a navigational marker in the Wrangell Narrows in Southeast Alaska. —Rich Reid, National Geographic Photography Expert

 

Johnstone Strait, Alaska

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia, May 12, 2023

mountains shrouded in mist, with an island in the foreground

We awoke to stunning British Columbia scenery with layers of mountains rising above the islands while we cruised along Johnstone Strait. —Bryan Holliday, Naturalist

 

Bartolome Islet, Galápagos

Wild Galápagos Escape, May 13, 2023

zodiacs in the water at sunrise

Sunrise at Bartolome Islet. —Salvador Cazar, Naturalist

 

Grenville Channel, British Columbia

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia, May 14, 2023

mountains shrouded in mist

Verdant vistas emerged around every corner, a clear illustration that we are in evergreen country. —Zoey Greenberg, Naturalist (Photo by Bryan Holliday)

 

Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii, May 14, 2023

sea lions on a rock with mountains in the background

Sea lions hauled out on South Marble Island with the gorgeous Fairweather Range in the background. —Shayne Sanders, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

 

Misty Fjords National Monument, Alaska

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia, May 15, 2023

snowpack on a mountainside

Snowpack from the previous winter is still present. I’m curious how long this snowpack will hold as the summer heat continues. —Kimberly Wood, Naturalist