Mind blown by up close wildlife photography encounters in Svalbard!

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My name is Simon d'Entremont and I'm a professional wildlife and nature photographer from Eastern Canada. This video will show you my adventure of a lifetime to Svalbard, Norway to photograph polar bears, pelagic birds, and icy landscapes.
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@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

What’s your bucket list photo dream? Let me know! Did you already accomplish it?

@michaeltyniec7010 2 ай бұрын

Bucket list photo dream - a trip south of the equator to see the southern nigh time sky and photograph the Southern Cross and other constellations.

@loustravels5858 2 ай бұрын

Amazing video and videos. Probably all trips are bucket lists 🙂. If you make a black panther trip, I would be interested. I made a polar bear trip last year, same ship you used this year, and will make a jaguar trip this year.

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

@@loustravels5858cool!

@RG-rm9jt 2 ай бұрын

It's long been my dream to visit all 7 continents. Svalbard is high on there. Hurtigruten has a cruise that goes to the Falklands, South Georgia and the Palmer Peninsula. Australia and New Zealand will be done someday, though I don't know where specifically.

@margot6041 2 ай бұрын

Wow, what a fantastic trip! I would love to go to Alaska, Yellowknife, or Manitoba to photograph the Northern lights. I also would like to return to NB to do justice to the beautiful white birch trees I met there now that I have a decent camera. Fantastic footage and shots! I appreciate the information about the history, ecosystem, and wildlife.

@nigelroberson8911 2 ай бұрын

If Simon is excited then you know it’s special.

@Arcticfox7 2 ай бұрын

He is always excited. It’s always special

@TheAndyTortoise 2 ай бұрын

You made a 43 year old guy tear up, Simon. Mission accomplished. Thanks so much for letting us tag along!

@maxluna8323 2 ай бұрын

You went from grown man to child in a matter of seconds. The true excitement and delight was visible from a mile away everyone deserves their happiness

@trishf29 2 ай бұрын

Oh WOW! The footage you, Thomas and Jonas are sharing with us is totally unreal! Thank you all so much for sharing this fantastic experience!

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@EnduringPhoen1x 2 ай бұрын

As someone who can almost never cry this video absolutely brought me to tears!💙 It's wonderful to see shared excitement and love for the world's creatures and their homes. 😊 I truly hope we can protect these ecosystems that are so crucial to the world.

@malycw7903 2 ай бұрын

Simon and Thomas are two of my favorite photographers on KZfaq. Such a great pleasure to see how each of them shared their videos, giving us two distinct perspectives on how they see the world, and tell the story in their own way. Both videos are equally stunning! After watching the videos, Svalbard will be added to many photographers' bucket lists I am sure.

@BJ-cy1bx 2 ай бұрын

My wife and I have just returned from Alaska. We enjoyed Denali very much….but it can’t compare to your trip, Simon. Excellent photos. Once in a lifetime. Well done!

@indiotizado 2 ай бұрын

We can see the excitement on your face! Congrats on crossing out this bucket shot, Simon!

@valmaivorster4826 2 ай бұрын

Oh Simon the foto's are stunning. Polar Bears are so special, and to see them in their own environment is amazing. Thanks for sharing you wonderful experience with us.

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

They are!

@seaeagles6025 2 ай бұрын

Hi Simon, what an amazing experience you had, great photos and amazing Drone footage, and i loved the video quality so crisp and clear. Loved the Glaciers, the Penguin's, the Birds, the Fox. And DRUM ROLL THE POLAR BEAR. Great moment when the Polar Bear had it's mouth opened. I also learned more about Polar Bears that i didn't know. Thank you very much for sharing your dream and passion with us viewers, congratulations Simon 👏

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@seaeagles6025 2 ай бұрын

Your very welcome Simon 😊

@marklangdon2202 2 ай бұрын

Velkommen til Norge Simon. I am a Nova Scotian living in southern Norway and a trip to Svalbard is on our list. I shoot more landscape than wildlife but enjoy both. We have done many trips around the mountains of Norway and last year we visited the Lofoten Islands. Norway is full of beautiful sights and golden hour can last for hours. I have been to many places on this planet but the light in Norway is something special.

@yogipopp5524 2 ай бұрын

One of those videos that makes me smile all the time while watching it :) The pictures of the arctic foxes are amazing.

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

You are so kind

@Adogcallednoortje 2 ай бұрын

Great to see you so excited! Like a kid.

@michelledalton6939 2 ай бұрын

This comment made me tear up! I was so happy for you Simon! Well done and well deserved!! ❤

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@TomReichner 2 ай бұрын

That Walrus encounter at 6:23 is spectacular! There is actually some nice soft direct light, and the Walrus is out on the ice by herself, so you can get clean still images without parts of other Walruses cluttering up the composition. What a great opportunity!

@ryanzamaria 2 ай бұрын

Great video Simon! I could only imagine what it was like seeing the Polar Bears. I saw them at the Toronto Zoo when I was a kid, but seeing them in their proper environment would be on another level. It's why I'd love to head to Churchill one day!

@cmichaelhaugh8517 2 ай бұрын

I’m always fascinated by Svalbard and this was one of the most informative videos I’ve seen from there.

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@joejames4231 2 ай бұрын

Congrats Simon on finally getting to photograph the great white bears and what photographs you got. Wonderful video!

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@musiqueetmontagne 2 ай бұрын

A great summation of these amazing islands. Your footage and images are wonderful and inspiring as is your visible excitement. Thanks for sharing. 😊

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@Imageyenation 2 ай бұрын

What a special trip! Thanks for sharing with us! I love the shot with the bears butt in the air!

@Fodan10 2 ай бұрын

This was some of the most beautiful footage I've ever seen... Thank you for sharing.

@guitar-picker 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting all of us live vicariously live through you! This morning I found one of my first really good photographs. It got me excited again. Then I saw your video and your excitement! Keep 'em coming Simon!!!

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

That is awesome!

@AnthonyGugliotta 2 ай бұрын

What a cool trip! Been following all the great photos over on Instagram!

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Anthony! hope all is well.

@cgan2013 2 ай бұрын

Good for you! That smile was genuine!!😊

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Always!

@LadanLutfi 2 ай бұрын

Hello Simon: Thank you so much for sharing your memories and educating us about Svalbard and the life of arctic animals. You are the best!

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@johnlcallaway 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your amazing experience. I cannot fathom how you must have felt to have this opportunity, but your face shows such excitement and thrills. Congratulations on achieving your dream.

@Vaaler.fotografen 2 ай бұрын

Welcome to Norway 🤗🤗🤗 you must see more of my beautiful country 🙏

@pbjvdbb 2 ай бұрын

Congrats on the epic trip and realizing your dream shot! Beautiful views 🎥

@lindacreighton4439 2 ай бұрын

Simon, Fabulous and I knew that you got shot of a lifetime just by your expression! BRAVO 👏

@harveydoane6263 2 ай бұрын

Amazing work Simon. What a great production, and as usual, excellent pictures.

@Cafl_Music 2 ай бұрын

YES YES YES YES YES YES!! New simon post dropped!!

@Teresa-B 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking us along. Just breathing! Glad your dreams are coming true. ❤

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@KarlWellerPhoto 2 ай бұрын

As always Simon a proper visual pleasure 👍🏻

@LuigiNespeca 2 ай бұрын

Very emotional Simon, thanks for sharing!

@jesss7930 Ай бұрын

I’m so happy for you!! You do so much to encouragingly share your knowledge so we can all enjoy making our own art, and you so deserve to have had such a dream experience. What phenomenal shots!!

@yvonnerichard6099 2 ай бұрын

The photo of the bear’s bum as he’s diving is just too cute 🥰💯

@TheRipge 2 ай бұрын

Simply beautiful! So happy you got the experience of a lifetime. Thank you for teaching us that it is OK to wait and important to have dreams to go towards. I'm sure your travels aren't done yet. To your many adventures 🌞 Motivates me to start and work towards my own journeys 🌞

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@michaelneild5133 2 ай бұрын

WHAT A THRILL!!! SO GLAD THAT YOU GOT THIS OPPORTUNITY!! IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE I AM THERE , EXCEPT THAT IT IS 88 DEGREES HERE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!!!!! THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ADVENTURE!!!!!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

@PawPawMountain 2 ай бұрын

Simply Amazing! Well done Simon!!

@tonyw3250 2 ай бұрын

One word Simon - Amazing

@flatheadprints 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations Simon, this proved to be an epic adventure and a phenomenal video for all your follows. Thank you.

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@andrewreardon9400 2 ай бұрын

Hi thanks so much for showing your lifetime experience with me as it is something I would love to do but finances won't let me. The excitement on your face says it all. Wildlife is fantastic and very precious. So good for mental health to.

@HalMoran 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful to tag along vicariously on your adventure! Very well done.

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@paullambert9028 2 ай бұрын

Simply stunning! Your enthusiasm is wildly infectious and utterly inspiring.

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@pjsoc 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Simon for sharing with us the views and feelings of this amazing trip ! Cheers from Lisbon .

@JasonLorette 2 ай бұрын

Such an amazing experience, congrats on crossing that off your list. Not only polar bears would be on my list, but so would Elephants...and maybe Tigers.

@user-ck3cd9rg8b 24 күн бұрын

This video brought tears to my eyes! Incredible! So much thanks!

@CreativeIsolation 2 ай бұрын

The polar bear butt. Haha. Cute photo.

@josearmandoalonsoarenas3005 17 күн бұрын

You so deserve it. Your work is much joy for many of us. I am so glad you made it.

@Rbbuckler 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your pictures and experience. Your passion for photography and your subjects is evident in from every picture.

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@frankdecock2735 2 ай бұрын

I stand in awe! Beautiful, and I can see why you are so enthousiastic about that place! Thanks for sharing this OIAL experience!

@FBall-im8ui 2 ай бұрын

Bravo! Absolutely Amazing. God fr you, your smile says it all, Merci

@rjcavalli9202 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Simon. So incredible and beautiful. The landscapes, the birds, the mammals and at the top, a polar bear and her child. Fantastic. Thanks again

@Perspectivepics 2 ай бұрын

Very happy you had this experience! Thank you for sharing it with the world 🌎

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure!!

@GARY1951A 2 ай бұрын

WOW!!! Just WOW!!! -- Incredible!

@Ninja_Mittens 2 ай бұрын

That was an incredible video, and I can't even begin to imagine what the experience felt like. The video alone was enough to make me emotional. Thanks for sharing your journeys with us. Massively inspirational for me and I'm sure many others.

@ArieVanderwyst 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful...no other words needed 💖

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@mariannejohnson5357 2 ай бұрын

Wow, wow! What an incredible experience! I was excited just to watch, I can only imagine what you felt. Your images and footage were incredible. Thank you for sharing!

@lyndarodig8707 2 ай бұрын

I could feel your excitement - what a great experience, and such a terrific video! Your best yet - dang, what great photos and video and music!!! Nailed it!

@ptownneal 2 ай бұрын

Ok...first of all...the INTRO!!!!! is blowing me AWAY!!!!!....absolutely wonderful video Simon. ❤

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@nancyross2897 2 ай бұрын

Simon, this is some of the best footage and images of yours to date. Absolutely incredible and I’m glad you finally fulfilled your lifelong goal of photographing polar bears. Thank you for sharing this video, it was so heartwarming and inspirational 😊

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@northernbirder7351 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Simon, for sharing your wonderful opportunity with us!

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@tikidog5085 2 ай бұрын

I've been so looking forward to this video, and it didn't disappoint! Thanks for taking us along on your adventure!

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@noctwice 2 ай бұрын

Simon, what an amazing trip! Thank you for sharing with us the experience. Your abilities as a podcaster, photographer and educator just keep getting better. Really I want to let you know how much I appreciate all your work and it has greatly inspired me. I hope one day to take a class, workshop or spend a day or two learning from you in person at some point. Bravo sir

@cguerrieri4866 2 ай бұрын

Simon, It is shameful the boyish smile that you had from ear to ear on this epic adventure! I can only imagine Did I miss it? I didn’t see any info on the equipment you used and how you packed and transported it. It will be important information for when the rest of us get to go on our dream trip Thank you for sharing , once again, wonderful content

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

done! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdKhlairptSmaX0.htmlsi=TwA0Bt7Q5dj3WSLs

@DrLoneyDal 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful travelogue! So happy for you!

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@JaghataiK 2 ай бұрын

Blown away by this. Much respect to all 3 of you 🫡

@MurraydeLues 2 ай бұрын

Very very nice. One of the most powerful photos to me are the footprints on the ice. An experience to saviour.

@tombouman4485 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant and stunning. Congratulations and many thanks to you, Simon, for sharing this magnificent episode with us!

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@moggiemum2 2 ай бұрын

WoW! Such beauty in nature and you have captured some incredible images. Lovely to see you so excited to realise a lifelong dream and thanks so much for sharing. ❤

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@Janis_Celms_Channel 2 ай бұрын

I have been lucky enough to be in Svalbard twice. Unfortunately, I did not get to ride the ship, but I have traveled inland. A truly unique and magical place.

@thomasphillips5850 2 ай бұрын

Simon, I felt your excitement. This is a superb video , you nailed it my friend. Excellent images. I don't know my favorite. That first shot of the walrus, outstanding. And what can I say about the polar bears. WOW. Thanks for taking us along.

@PropaneWP 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful shots! The colors and contrasts of the birds are amazing. Thanks for helping spread awareness on global warming.

@TravellingGoof 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Beautiful footage! I really liked the atmosphere-setting content. Showing where Svalbard was, how the sun doesn't set, and all your descriptions of the area and wildlife. It gives me so much more context towards appreciating all the things you got to see.

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@lisaanderson8984 2 ай бұрын

Fabulous! Thanks for sharing your adventure.

@ronanderson5736 2 ай бұрын

Wow! What a great time that must have been! Congratulations on your Polar Bear photos! Awesome video Simon!

@marclaliberte4118 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful video and photos! Congratulations on your bucket list accomplishment!

@stevenhaworth4838 Ай бұрын

So amazing to see the polar bears in the wild. How beautiful. Cerro Torre would be amazing to see. So many beautiful places in the world. Thanks for sharing, Simon. Awesome channel. :)

@robinbregman7540 2 ай бұрын

What an amazing opportunity. You looked so excited and joyful! Both your emotions and photographs are beautiful.

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Jimo368 2 ай бұрын

Amazing trip and photos Simon

@RedmilesShark 2 ай бұрын

Not only the best place for its animals but also that you've been there. Great work sharing your journey. Been seeing the photos on social media also.

@anthonystaples4475 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely love this style of video

@banditalley9592 2 ай бұрын

I appear to be watching a video of higher quality than National Geographic. You are an incredibly talented photographer and videographer!

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@davidligon6088 2 ай бұрын

Wow! Amazing shots! Thank you for sharing them!

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

@davecook3767 2 ай бұрын

Outstanding video Simon! What an amazing experience!

@alexforsell 2 ай бұрын

Holy crap this is my favorite video of yours so far, absolutely incredible!

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@retirewithjames6745 2 ай бұрын

What an amazing opportunity to go to Svalbard. Your photography of the Polar Bears I hope will help with their protection.

@dennismurray703 2 ай бұрын

What a brilliant experience, well worth waiting a lifetime for Simon. Amazing wildlife, amazing photography. This video was a privilege to watch.

@DanaPushie 2 ай бұрын

Woo-Hoo! The footage from you, Thomas and Jonas has been amazing! Absolutely fantastic video and photos Simon. Your excitement is infectious. Thank you for taking the time to share your exciting adventure with us. Such a great experience. 🙏

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Thanks again!

@user-my1bt8qj5w 2 ай бұрын

Simply Amazing! Such beautiful animals.

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

You are so kind

@randyschwager84 2 ай бұрын

I’ve watched dozens of videos from this location and none compare to yours! Everything about it is fantastic! Your PolarBear shots captured their personalities! WOW! Thanks for taking me along!

@RonClifford 2 ай бұрын

It’s great to see you get to spend time around Svalbard. I’ve been a photography guide on trips to Svalbard since 2015 and this summer will be in the Arctic including Svalbard for nearly 3 months. Your video is an inspiration to do more with my content.

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Very cool!

@baharam98 2 ай бұрын

I'm speechless; This was Amazing and Beautiful. Thank you! Much respect to you...

@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@kerrygrim7934 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video and your introduction to Svalbard was excellent. I had watched numerous videos by photographers, but collectively I learned extremely little about that location as the photographers didn't say much about it. I did look up info about that location. But, your quick introduction was very interesting and packing with just the right amount of information. AS always, your photography is great. Thanks for sharing.

@katharinatedder1501 2 ай бұрын

This was beautiful to watch ❤

@tim.poirier 2 ай бұрын

Great story telling Simon, what an incredible experience.

@danielcalvocamacho4538 2 ай бұрын

Really happy for you! I am convinced that the magic of photography relies on the emotions one has when facing new experiences and challenges taking photos. Thanks for sharing!