Magnificent photo by Alex De Vries – Magnifico of the changing tundra colors in Churchill with Fort Prince of Wales in the background. The Arctic summer is giving way to fall and within three weeks the 2015 polar bear season will begin in Churchill. Looking forward to reporting all the wild and amazing polar bear stories from Churchill this season!
A beautiful photo of the fall colors of Churchill!
Alex De Vries Magnifico photo.
These underwater photos of beluga whales will be the last ones for the season. It’s hard to get enough of these amazing animals direct from the chilly waters of Churchill. A huge thanks to local guide and photographer Alex De Vries Magnifico for the continuous supply of incredible images not only during Churchill’s Arctic summer but throughout the year. The photos and video have allowed are viewers to feel close from so far away and feel the connection to one of the most beautiful places in the north. Follow Explore.org and the live Beluga Cam for a short time more on the Churchill River.
Beluga whales diving and releasing some air to go deeper. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Beluga whale curious about the photographer. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Beluga whales checking out the visitors. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Beluga whales diving in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Local Churchill photographer and guide Alex De Vries – Magnifico took these photos of beluga whales on his last snorkeling trip of the summer season. The belugas were very curious and friendly and Alex believed they were coming to say goodbye. These creatures are incredibly intuitive and having spent a decade of Churchill Arctic summers with them, I am sure they truly connect with humans.
Beluga whales in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries – Magnifico.
Beluga whales in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Beluga up close and personal with snorkelers in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Beluga whale with pectoral fin visible in Churchill River. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
This past year has been stellar for northern lights in Churchill. Although peak season for aurora borealis viewing in the region is typically February and March, the end of summer in Churchill can be a perfect time to see the lights. These photographs from just a couple of nights ago by local photographer and guide Alex De Vries – Magnifico are the best of the season so far. The images may be the grande finale until polar bear season in October or even northern lights season in February. Whenever lights appear in the northern sky it’s truly a unique experience!
Spectacular northern lights over the Hudson Bay by Inukshuk in town. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Swirling aurora borealis over a thermakarst in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Subtle yet vibrant northern lights in a pale blue sky. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Northern lights above a thermakarst in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Snorkeling with the beluga whales in the Churchill River has resumed following some rough weather. The weather has calmed and silty water has settled so the visibility has improved. Here’s a recent snorkeling shot from Alex De Vries – Magnifico in Churchill!
Snorkeling with beluga whales in the Churchill River near the port. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
