The sky inspired a number of this week's best photos from the field, including rainbows over the Galápagos and South Georgia, sunrises in Antarctica and Baja California, and antecrepuscular rays enhancing a sunset in French Polynesia.
Wilhelmina Bay, Antarctica
Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords, March 1, 2025
A perfect ending to an unforgettable day in Antarctica. —Sophie van der Hart, Naturalist
At Sea, East of the Beagle Channel
South Georgia and the Falklands, March 2, 2025
King penguins at the end of the rainbow. Are they leprechauns? Quite possibly. Definitely elegant and fascinating birds. —David Cothran, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Taha'a, French Polynesia
Pearls of the Pacific: The Society and Tuamotu Islands, March 2, 2025
Blacktip reef sharks over the reef flat. —Brett M Garner, Undersea Specialist
St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia Island
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands, March 3, 2025
Right as we landed at St. Andrews Bay, we were welcomed by king penguins coming out of the surf. —Nathan Kelley, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Hood Island, Galápagos
Galápagos by Catamaran: An Intimate Voyage, March 3, 2025
Brown pelican resting close to a Galapagos iguana. —Christian Saa, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Loreto Bay National Park, Baja California
Baja California: A Remarkable Journey, March 3, 2025
Our journey began in the most remarkable way, with the sun trumpeting the arrival of the morning with intense color. —Marylou Blakeslee, Naturalist (Photo by Rich Kirchner)
Niau, French Polynesia
Pearls of the Pacific: The Society and Tuamotu Islands, March 4, 2025
Anticrepuscular rays to end the day! —Mike Desiderio, Naturalist/Expedition Diver
San Cristobal Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage, March 4, 2025
Kicker Rock with a rainbow. —Cristian Villarroel, Naturalist
Santa Cruz, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, March 4, 2025
Giant tortoises having a dispute over territory. —Gabby Salazar, National Geographic Photography Expert
Stromness, South Georgia Island
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands, March 5, 2025
An exciting moment on our Zodiac cruise was when a Northern giant petrel decided to jump onto the rocks and charge into the crowd of penguins. Luckily this penguin escaped the clutches of the big bird. —Nathan Kelley, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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