This week's photos from the field rhymed in interesting ways: bow-riding dolphins in Antarctica and Baja California, and spectacular skies in French Polynesia and the Galápagos Islands.
Whaler's Bay, Antarctica
Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage, February 1, 2025
A sign at King George’s Island points to some of the world’s major locations. —Sævör Dagný Erlendsdóttir, Undersea Specialist
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Makatea, French Polynesia
Pearls of the Pacific: The Society and Tuamotu Islands, February 1, 2025
We return to National Geographic Orion as a golden sunset rolls in. —Jeff Litton, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Espanola Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, February 2, 2025
This is the first owl spotted here in my eight years of being a guide. —Bernardo Jacome, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Magdalena Bay, Baja California
Baja California: Observing the Whales of Magdalena Bay, February 2, 2025
Bottlenose dolphins bow ride our ship, to our immense enjoyment. —Kimberly Baldwin, Naturalist
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Rangiroa, French Polynesia
Pearls of the Pacific: The Society and Tuamotu Islands, February 2, 2025
Expedition Leader Lisle and his partner Stephanie soaking up the wonders of the stunning aquarium reef, surrounded by vibrant fish and crystal-clear waters. —Jeff Litton, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Drake Passage
Voyage to Antarctica, February 2, 2025
Three hourglass dolphins take to the air at once, as they keep pace with our ship, doing 15 knots towards the Antarctic Circle. —Conor Ryan, Naturalist
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San Cristobal, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage, February 4, 2025
Kicker Rock at sunset. —Roberta Schiess, Naturalist
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Horseshoe Island, Antarctica
Voyage to Antarctica, February 4, 2025
Bow of National Geographic Endurance with the sun halo. —Jonas Beyer, Naturalist
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Sailing Vietnam and Cambodia’s Mekong River Aboard The Jahan, February 4, 2025
One of the many piles of shrimp, and fish ready for sale at the Central Market. —Steve Morello, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Los Islotes, Baja California
Baja California: Among the Great Whales, February 4, 2025
A panga mooring at the snorkeling location at Los Islotes in the Gulf of California. —Bryan Holliday, Naturalist
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Torres del Paine, Chile
Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords, February 5, 2025
As we hiked, the mighty granite spires rose in the distance with their snow-capped tips piercing the sky and condors soaring overhead. The weather shifted dramatically, with bursts of sunshine followed by gusty winds, adding to the raw beauty of the terrain. —Madalena Patacho, Naturalist
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