by Steve Selden | Apr 17, 2016 | Churchill Photography
During my decade – long tenure of guiding Churchill Arctic summer trips for Natural Habitat Adventures I didn’t see more than a dozen beluga whale faces out of the water. This unique shot was a lucky day out on the water when the whale gods were smiling down and I had my camera ready at just the right moment. It’s the closest I ever came to seeing a breach which rarely ever occurs in the beluga population. The moment is preserved for me to remember what love I have for the gregarious beluga whales of Churchill. I hope to get back soon to see the thousands of whales in the Churchill River estuary!
A beluga whale emerges from the water as it follows our zodiac. Steve Selden photo.
by Steve Selden | Apr 16, 2016 | Churchill Photography
Alex De Vries – Magnifico took these cool photos of icy pressure ridges and the northern lights in Churchill. Just when we thought we had seen the most epic combinations of northern lights and various features on the ground, these shots magically juxtapose the packed ice and snow with the aurora in the Arctic sky. The season continues to shine on. Enjoy!
by Steve Selden | Apr 12, 2016 | Churchill Photography
Another action – packed Churchill Arctic Summer season is coming and we’re getting excited about the incredible experiences ahead for Natural Habitat Adventures travelers.Within another couple of months the Churchill River, to the right in this Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo, will be filled with over a thousand beluga whales. Travelers from all over the world will board zodiacs and tour boats to view the whales up – close and personal. Tundra wildflowers and migratory birds will inspire as will the lucky chance to see an early – arriving polar bear in the rocks on the beach or out in the willows. Churchill Arctic Summer is full of treasures waiting to be discovered all across the tundra and taiga!
by Steve Selden | Apr 10, 2016 | Churchill Photography
This classic polar bear family shot by Thon Huijser shows a sow and her two coy in the north. A truly amazing shot…enjoy!
Mother polar bear and her two coy roam the frozen tundra. Thon Huijser photo.
by Steve Selden | Apr 1, 2016 | Churchill Photography
Here’s hoping everyone has a relaxing weekend…Churchill style!
Polar bears in the snow in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. Katie de Meulles photo.
by Steve Selden | Mar 31, 2016 | Churchill Photography
Here are a few photo gems by Alex De Vries – Magnifico’s from this past northern lights season. Alex kept us busy here at churchillpolarbears.org with ample shots from the long aurora season in Churchill. Every Natural Habitat Adventures group was fortunate to view the most incredible northern lights displays in recent history. By any comparison this was completely successful winter season! Until next season enjoy these parting shots!
Fantastic northern lights from a boreal forest in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
A view of northern lights from Miss Piggy along the Churchill coast. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Northern lights above Wapusk Adventures in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Wild shot of the Aurora Domes in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Natural Habitat Adventures guide Drew Hamilton. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Inukshuk at the town center. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
