This week's photos from the field include shots from South Georgia Island as National Geographic Endurance begins her southern hemisphere polar voyages; a close-up encounter with a pod of dolphins in the Galápagos Islands; and beautiful skies and stunning landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. Get Inspired By Photos, Videos, Webinars, Stories, And Exclusive Offers. Sign Up
Wild Galápagos Escape (8-Day), October 12, 2024
National Geographic-Lindblad guests having fun with a pod of dolphins swimming around National Geographic Islander II. —Christian Saa, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor (photo by Charles Wittmer)
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Roots of the Pacific: Exploring New Zealand and Melanesia, October 12, 2024
A young man skillfully paddles his dug-out canoe over to greet National Geographic Orion. —Jeff Litton, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast, October 14, 2024
The snail kite is a regular resident found along Gatun Lake. This juvenile snail kite was about to feed on a snail that it had caught. —Cristian Moreno, Undersea Specialist
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Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands, October 14, 2024
Guests enjoying the morning stretch class on the sundeck. —Patrick Webster, Undersea Specialist
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Roots of the Pacific: Exploring New Zealand and Melanesia, October 14, 2024
The rainforest canopy. —Heather Denham, Naturalist/Expedition Diver
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Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History, October 14, 2024
A windy and rainy day gives the clouds several dimensions from the lovely Astoria Column atop Coxcomb Park in Astoria, Oregon. —Patrick MacQuarrie, Cultural Specialist
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Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands, October 15, 2024
Arbutus, or madrone, at the edge of Unwin Lake. —Eric Guth, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History, October 15, 2024
Coming ashore in Zodiacs. —Chelsea Mayer, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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South Georgia and the Falklands, October 15, 2024
Tabular icebergs and beautiful snow-covered mountains. —Amy Malkoski, Undersea Specialist
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Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, October 15, 2024
A rainy morning in the beautiful bay of Portobelo. —Carlos Escamilla, Naturalist
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Roots of the Pacific: Exploring New Zealand and Melanesia, October 17, 2024
Sometimes the wildlife just comes right to you. Two red-footed boobies alighted on the masthead and wind indicator of National Geographic Orion. Having these kinds of seabirds land on a ship isn’t that uncommon, but it’s always a delight when they drop in to rest onboard after a long flight. —James Hyde, Undersea Specialist (photo by Kura Happ)
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