Colorful skies in the Galapagos Islands, Europe and Alaska were among the most memorable photos staff sent in from the field this week.
Daphne Major Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, May 14, 2025
A spectacular sunset over Daphne Major Island, where a scientific study continues for over forty years showing evolutionary change in Darwin finches. —Jason Heilmann, Undersea Specialist
Isabela Island, Galápagos
Galápagos by Catamaran: An Intimate Voyage, May 14, 2025
Vermilion flycatcher in the highlands of Isabela. —Iván Vásquez, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Signehamna, Svalbard, Norway
Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard, May 15, 2025
Kayaking took place in the calm bay with fast ice, common and king eiders, and a great skua, along with birds starting their nesting season up on the cliffs. Black-legged kittiwakes, Brunnich’s guillemots, and glaucous gulls soared above while guests paddled around the serene waters. —Bryan Holliday, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Ucayali River, Peru
Upper Amazon: A River Expedition, May 14, 2025
The plum-throated cotinga is surely one of the most colorful birds in the Amazon. Typically, they’re high in the canopy where the light is bright, making them challenging to detect. This individual provided a great opportunity for a close view near the waterline. —Santiago Imberti, Naturalist
Sullivan Bay, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: A 7-Day Voyage, May 16, 2025
Our undersea camera friend, Anahi, crossing through a school of salema fish. —Cindy Manning, Expedition Leader
Pacaya River, Peru
Upper Amazon: A River Expedition, May 16, 2025
A colorful lizard, the cayman, is an abundant, yet not often seen, species. A beautiful specimen on a floating raft of plants was basking in the morning sun. —Santiago Imberti, Naturalist
Rabida Island, Galápagos
Galápagos by Catamaran: An Intimate Voyage, May 16, 2025
American oystercatcher taking a rock with its beak. —Ivan Vasquez, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Dingle Peninsula, Ireland
Ancient Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland, May 17, 2025
Scenic view of Skellig Michael. —Chelsea Mayer, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
At Sea, Enroute to Stromboli, Italy
Mediterranean Wonders: Sicily, Greece, Sardinia, and Beyond, May 17, 2025
The sun sets over the Strait of Messina as guests enjoy the view. —Lauren Buchholz, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Petersburg, Alaska
Alaska's Inside Passage, May 19, 2025
Guests enjoyed a beautiful sunset as we cruised from Petersburg to Basket Bay. —Taylor Simpkins, Naturalist/Expedition Diver
Shetland Islands, Scotland
Ancient Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland, May 21, 2025
A Shetland pony being her iconic self. Today she didn’t feel the rain on her skin, but she had plenty of wind to release her inhibitions and glorious mane. —Jamie Coleman, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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