Spectacular landscapes were the main attraction in this week's photos from the field, from Antarctic icebergs to Costa Rican beaches to the grassy hills of New Zealand.
Barrientos Island, Antarctica
Voyage to Antarctica, December 5, 2024
Our morning landing at Barrientos Island was unforgettable. Chinstrap and gentoo penguins surrounded us, their curious waddles and lively calls filling the crisp air. —Fiona Wardle, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Playa Blanca, Costa Rica
Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, December 5, 2024
National Geographic Quest from the beach at Playa Blanca. —Jim Pfitzer, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Cerro Dragon, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage, December 7, 2024
A Galápagos flamingo rests peacefully by the brackish lagoon at Dragon Hill. —Socrates Tomala, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Neko Harbor, Antarctica
Voyage to Antarctica, December 8, 2024
A lobtailing humpback whale was spotted in the distance. —Jonny Reid, Naturalist
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Campbell Island, New Zealand
Southern Odyssey: New Zealand and the Subantarctic Islands, December 8, 2024
View from Col Lyall towards Northwest Harbor. —Gail Ashton, Undersea Specialist (Photo by Doug Gualtieri)
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Yalour Islands, Antarctica
Voyage to Antarctica, December 8, 2024
Gentoo penguins rise to the surface of the water around the Yalour Islands. —Eric Guth, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Gerlache Strait, Antarctica
Voyage to Antarctica, December 9, 2024
A gentoo penguin on an iceberg with National Geographic Endurance in the background.
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Neko Harbor, Antarctica
Voyage to Antarctica, December 10, 2024
The clouds and snow cleared briefly, showcasing the grandeur of Neko Harbor. —Deb Goodwin, Naturalist
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Auckland Islands, New Zealand
Southern Odyssey: New Zealand and the Subantarctic Islands, December 10, 2024
The ferocious coast of the Auckland Islands where many ships have been wrecked. —Alexander Hillary, Cultural Specialist
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Half Moon Island, Antarctica
Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage, December 11, 2024
By the middle of the afternoon, our first landing of the voyage took place on Half Moon Island. Chinstrap penguins were front and center, along with excellent sightings of gentoo penguins, Weddell seals, and a variety of other Antarctic species. Icebergs, lichens, and unique rock formations created a striking backdrop. —Larry Prussin, Expedition Leader (Photo by Martin Gregus)
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