HomeStories & VideosPhotos of the Week, August 16, 2024

1 min

Photos of the Week, August 16, 2024

Hero Image sb081024-e.jpg

From a spectacular view of the Northern Lights in Alaska to the colors of Indonesia to a rainbow above Scotland, this week's photos from the field were especially vibrant.

Endicott Arm, Alaska

Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands & Tracy Arm Fjord, August 8, 2024

sunset over Alaskan mountains

Clear skies provided a beautiful view of the Alaskan sunset and the layers among the mountains. Kelly Morgan, Undersea Specialist

Read this Daily Expedition Report

Northwest Territories, Canada

Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska, August 8, 2024

view from above of people walking on sea ice

Guests explore the sea ice. Colin McNulty, Undersea Specialist

Read this Daily Expedition Report

Belitung, Indonesia

Jewels of the Java Sea: An Exploration Between Bali and Singapore, August 9, 2024

four young girls in bright pink Indonesian clothing looking at their phones

Dancers in traditional Belitung dress connecting with new friends from the expedition through the wonders of technology. Heather Denham, Naturalist/Expedition Diver

Read this Daily Expedition Report

East Greenland

Iceland & Greenland: Edge of the Arctic, August 10, 2024

Greenlandic landscape with ship in background

The ship offers perspective on the immensity of Greenland’s glacier-carved landscape. Lauren Buchholz, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

Read this Daily Expedition Report

Shaw Island, Alaska

Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands & Tracy Arm Fjord, August 10, 2024

green leaves surrounded by tree branches

A different perspective of the forest during our hike on Shaw Island. Leonardo Carrizo, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

Read this Daily Expedition Report

Williams Cove, Alaska

Wild Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell & the Misty Fjords, August 10, 2024

aurora borealis

A special sight of Northern Lights. Karson Winslow, Naturalist

Read this Daily Expedition Report

North Seymour Island, Galápagos

Exploring Galápagos: One Week Sailing the Islands, August 11, 2024

close-up of blue footed booby

Blue-footed boobies are nesting on North Seymour Island at this time of the year. Some were courting, and others were relaxing after fishing. —Gilda Gonzalez, Naturalist (Photo by Charles Wittmer)

Read this Daily Expedition Report

Pavlof Harbor, Alaska

Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands & Tracy Arm Fjord, August 11, 2024

mother brown bear and three cubs

Mom and cubs in river. Kylee Walterman, Naturalist

Read this Daily Expedition Report

Isle of Skye, Scotland

Scotland's Highlands and Islands, August 13, 2024

rainbow over Isle of Skye

A beautiful rainbow over the bridge that connects the Isle of Skye to the mainland of Scotland. Alex Joseph, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

Read this Daily Expedition Report

Melaka, Malaysia

Journey through Southeast Asia: Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, August 13, 2024

colorful buildings in Indonesia

Riverside buildings with their vibrant colors. Tua Pittman, Cultural Specialist

Read this Daily Expedition Report

Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness, August 14, 2024

kittiwake taking off

A kittiwake takes off over calm water. Steve Backus, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

Read this Daily Expedition Report

Inian Islands, Alaska

Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness, August 14, 2024

sea otter

A sea otter feeds on sea urchins as it cruises along the temperate waters of Southeast Alaska. Nathan Kelley, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

Read this Daily Expedition Report

Related Articles

Photos of the Week, June 13, 2025 - Article
Article
1 min
Photos of the Week, June 13, 2025
Photos of the Week, May 23, 2025 - Article
Article
1 min
Photos of the Week, May 23, 2025
Photos of the Week, May 16, 2025 - Article
Article
1 min
Photos of the Week, May 16, 2025

Newsletter

Sign Up and Get the Latest Stories, Special Offers and Inspiration

* Required field