Tales of ice-bound wonderlands | Paul Nicklen

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  • Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
  • www.ted.com Diving under the Antarctic ice to get close to the much-feared leopard seal, photographer Paul Nicklen found an extraordinary new friend. Share his hilarious, passionate stories of the polar wonderlands, illustrated by glorious images of the animals who live on and under the ice.
    TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the "Sixth Sense" wearable tech, and "Lost" producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at www.ted.com/tra....

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  • @InfamousPixie
    @InfamousPixie 11 лет назад +145

    One of the best TED talks ever! What a story teller! If you don't watch it through to the end, you are really missing something. I laughed so hard I think I traumatized the neighbor's cat. lol

  • @Dhatboieazy
    @Dhatboieazy 11 лет назад +38

    Man, this is better than cable. Thank God for that man's passion and National Geographic for the pictures. Incredible world in the Iceland.

  • @ThumbyOne
    @ThumbyOne 11 лет назад +25

    This is SO beautiful, his passion, love and affinity for the ice and the creatures that inhabit it is infectious! A must share

  • @Ethony
    @Ethony 13 лет назад +25

    This is my all time favorite TED talk, he is so passionate about what he does and the message is so important. Love it.

  • @yanibonita24
    @yanibonita24 11 лет назад +43

    I met Paul Nicklen today on a school field trip. He is such a nice guy... Down to earth and very passionate about hes work.. He is amazing

    • @carlospena5949
      @carlospena5949 11 лет назад +2

      So you know famous people Ms. samayoa

    • @yanibonita24
      @yanibonita24 10 лет назад +3

      Hi I met him that day! Great guy

  • @BrotherBloat
    @BrotherBloat 13 лет назад +12

    absolutely amazing speech. My dad sails to Spitsbergen to do marine research every year and I went along in 2003. One of the most astounding environments in the world. Let's keep it alive!

  • @DianeHasHopeInChrist
    @DianeHasHopeInChrist 5 лет назад +4

    I had to show this to my husband, thus, watched it twice.....my husband LOVED it! I still laughed & enjoyed it! Amazing!

    • @standoughope
      @standoughope 5 лет назад

      Yes, this is truly a lovable TED talk from beginning to end. Paul is both passionate and disciplined not to mention fearless enough to jump into those freezing waters.

  • @Rombizio
    @Rombizio 13 лет назад +6

    That is what National Geographic is all about. That is what Science is all about. Good to see there is still authentic people like him in the world, ready to show you how beautiful and powerful nature is. Very touching.

  • @sharmeenalam91
    @sharmeenalam91 11 лет назад +21

    I'm glad I hunted for a video on this piece when I stumbled upon some pictures of the seal story. This is the most amazing story I've ever seen. Better than any book I've read or any movie I've watched. :') I realized I teared up in the end. Again, love this piece. Thank you for bring us something so amazing and powerful.

  • @TheVixterD
    @TheVixterD 13 лет назад +5

    Paul Nicklen is awesome. Loved the seal trying to feed him.

  • @neel_0810_
    @neel_0810_ 13 лет назад +2

    I just hope no one dislikes this video. It's worth more than anything. Let's learn from our past and chnage the present for our future. TED Talks FTW. Now we need Ted Actions. Beautiful video anyway.

  • @AMBA331
    @AMBA331 9 лет назад +14

    Beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes.

  • @JasonBhoy7
    @JasonBhoy7 12 лет назад +4

    I've watched this video 4 times now and the song gets better every time :)

  • @standoughope
    @standoughope 10 лет назад +21

    My favorite TED talk thus far!

    • @SimonPodolak
      @SimonPodolak 5 лет назад

      3y, just came back to watch it again.

  • @jwvdkiv
    @jwvdkiv 13 лет назад +3

    Truly humbling story...What courage to learn these animals true selves. Deeply saddened not enough of humanity will understand the dangers of melting ice.

  • @justineruth_
    @justineruth_ 3 года назад +1

    One of my favorite stories ever. I heard him on NPR a few years ago and his words have never left my soul. Thank you Paul Nicklen.

  • @mr.muzzyenigma4737
    @mr.muzzyenigma4737 5 лет назад +3

    This story gives me the goosebumps... and almost, almost made me cry!

  • @WoWCasuist
    @WoWCasuist 10 лет назад +35

    Shoot, I'll go!!! I don't know the first thing about diving, or that kind of environment, but you can't deny the beauty of the animals and their natural habitat and it would be a tragedy of the utmost proportion for all that to disappear forever. :'(

  • @AMBIKARANI
    @AMBIKARANI 4 года назад +1

    Great story for generations to come. Paul Nicklen you are the best.

  • @robertdzm
    @robertdzm 10 лет назад +10

    what a amazing story. Respect for your work.

  • @pauldjacobs
    @pauldjacobs 11 лет назад +10

    What a great, informative and passionate talk. One of the best I have seen on Ted.

  • @MrShyRockstar
    @MrShyRockstar 12 лет назад +2

    Those were some aaammaazzinngg pictures! omg wow! And such a great guy and so passionate/enthusiastic about his work! I love photographers like that :) And I love how passionate he is about preserving their environment!

  • @jessicaherrerajuarez9748
    @jessicaherrerajuarez9748 5 лет назад +3

    One of the most beautiful and impressive videos I have ever seen, I really look up to Paul :)

  • @ayreej
    @ayreej 10 лет назад +8

    One of the best talks I have ever heard.

  • @larrydav1d
    @larrydav1d 13 лет назад +2

    Wow this got me emotional, what a great man.

  • @halfacig
    @halfacig 13 лет назад +1

    This guy has a wicked sense of humour, loved this talk.

  • @blackball2223
    @blackball2223 2 года назад +2

    I was expecting to be bored with this because I had to watch this to finish a photography assignment, but damn this was actually really fun to learn about

  • @ngarcia257
    @ngarcia257 13 лет назад +3

    Such a beautiful story, amazing photography... AWESOME!

  • @ALeksandra-hc9rg
    @ALeksandra-hc9rg 10 лет назад +3

    Beautiful video, the Polar regions are seriously endangered and all the species that live in as well. Is sad, many people could do something supporting entities and donating so people like Paul keeps doing his work with all our support . They are magnificient creatures

  • @danls111
    @danls111 13 лет назад +3

    Best TED video I've seen in a while... great stuff!

  • @MrLesWhite
    @MrLesWhite 13 лет назад +2

    one of the best TEDTalks ever

  • @eczentricbird4330
    @eczentricbird4330 11 лет назад +4

    Thanks Paul Nicklen! Thanks for sharing this amazing experience with us!

  • @bloomingnut23
    @bloomingnut23 11 лет назад +1

    I love how he calls the seals fat little dumplings. That seal really looks like it too. Loved this very insightful. Wish it was an hour long.

  • @katierichardson6146
    @katierichardson6146 4 года назад +2

    Absolutely just amazing!!! I would go anywhere in the world with you Paul Nicklen

  • @いとまき-u7p
    @いとまき-u7p 2 месяца назад

    I am grateful to be able to enjoy this music and video again. Thank you for preserving the video. I was still moved by it since I first encountered it about 10 years ago.

  • @hatemkhrouf8955
    @hatemkhrouf8955 10 лет назад +45

    Knowing that she will die soon because of the temperature rising is crushing me .

    • @pabloo.o1912
      @pabloo.o1912 9 лет назад

      +Korewakore Sorewasore Our last chance is #COP21

  • @ojanes1
    @ojanes1 13 лет назад +1

    truly ameinzing ..I still crying!

  • @aleksandramialton5273
    @aleksandramialton5273 4 года назад +2

    This is an incredible story! Thank you so much

  • @sverrekvernmo
    @sverrekvernmo 13 лет назад +1

    Laying it on the line... Incredible images.

  • @xwaderman
    @xwaderman 13 лет назад +1

    god i love TED videos. i just wish they were in full HD.

  • @C0zmo69
    @C0zmo69 12 лет назад +2

    This was amazing. Truly. Nature is incredible.

  • @DianeHasHopeInChrist
    @DianeHasHopeInChrist 5 лет назад +2

    Wow! I am deeply moved by his love for all animals, and his love for the ice and all that survive there. He has a deep understanding of how animals live and survive! His humor mixed with his genuine emotion, spoke to my soul. I wish everyone truly cared, as he does....maybe the world wouldn't be endangered, along with these precious species that sustain our lives. Greedy, power hungry corporations, unfortunately, will NEVER care. Sad.

  • @Bodha8
    @Bodha8 13 лет назад +1

    One of the best TED talks I've ever seen.
    Thank You

  • @sensihezi
    @sensihezi 13 лет назад +2

    that was beautiful...I love your passion. I want to share this with everyone! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  • @goodhardlife
    @goodhardlife 13 лет назад +1

    on of the best TED I've seen so far. Good show ... Good show. I swear I am sitting here alone on my PC and for a minute started clapping

  • @MrUnderthesea
    @MrUnderthesea 2 года назад

    Timeless! In my Marine Bio class/ high school we are learning through Paul's experiences to understand these amazing creatures!

  • @SilverLionGR
    @SilverLionGR 13 лет назад +1

    Simply Beautiful

  • @ScarletThirwall
    @ScarletThirwall 6 лет назад +1

    My favorite ted talk I keep coming back to listen!

  • @NsWmMw
    @NsWmMw 13 лет назад +1

    Just wow... Amazing story to share. What a great life to have lived.

  • @2014andon
    @2014andon 13 лет назад +1

    I almost cryed

  • @Skeluz
    @Skeluz 13 лет назад +2

    Well done Paul!

  • @kage7785
    @kage7785 13 лет назад +1

    fantastic talk... and wow those images are breathtaking

  • @CrabbyO
    @CrabbyO 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you, Paul! Beautiful stories, and well told.

  • @TheYipedo
    @TheYipedo 13 лет назад

    Aww, you could see that he's really enjoying his job. More power to him. And I love how that seal was trying to feed him. Perhaps the seal thought he was a calf.

  • @puikheng
    @puikheng 11 лет назад +1

    i love this story so much

  • @MrMartini94
    @MrMartini94 13 лет назад +1

    Great speaker, fantastic story. Let's go save that god damn polar ice!

  • @rupansansei78
    @rupansansei78 9 лет назад +4

    Bravo! Amazing!! Marvelous!!! First time am commenting on a video on RUclips......hats off!

  • @gagzy1989
    @gagzy1989 13 лет назад

    WOW!! utter respect! thank you for whisking me away to a magical world for a whole 18minutes!

  • @heysuzzz
    @heysuzzz 13 лет назад +1

    What a great story and presentation. Why does this have only 30 thousand views...

  • @davidcox4980
    @davidcox4980 5 лет назад +1

    Amazing. Thank you.

  • @NahyanChowdhury
    @NahyanChowdhury 13 лет назад +1

    fantastic talk and person

  • @TAZ0300
    @TAZ0300 5 лет назад +1

    Amazing job by an amazing person

  • @nicolasjoe4199
    @nicolasjoe4199 11 лет назад +1

    Impressive.I love those seals,too lovely

  • @talula2272
    @talula2272 13 лет назад +1

    This was such an amazing TED talk. I laughed, I cried. I loved it! :)

  • @yourix2
    @yourix2 13 лет назад

    Wow i almost cried at the end. Its almost like he ment it...

  • @DawnRider5
    @DawnRider5 13 лет назад +1

    This is absolutely amazing, thanks so much for sharing it!

  • @gnawershreth
    @gnawershreth 13 лет назад +2

    Amazing video! I loved the seal story. :)

  • @kechangniu8039
    @kechangniu8039 10 лет назад +1

    Thanks your share such great work!

  • @Umbalafum
    @Umbalafum 13 лет назад +1

    beautiful!!

  • @snackingoncoughdrops
    @snackingoncoughdrops 12 лет назад

    The story at 10:51...
    The entire talk is amazing but this is easily the highlight.

  • @rumanapatel4589
    @rumanapatel4589 4 года назад

    The most amazing stories I ever heard in my life, truly inspiring!!!

  • @titusmech
    @titusmech 11 лет назад +1

    Love this. So amazing.

  • @estebancedenofilm
    @estebancedenofilm 6 лет назад

    What a exciting Ted story teller. Paul Nicklen is very inspirational.

  • @kalapradeep2362
    @kalapradeep2362 9 лет назад +1

    That was so amazing!!

  • @tospace2006
    @tospace2006 13 лет назад

    this talk was too cute that seal story even touched me

  • @alexandremalulidias
    @alexandremalulidias 13 лет назад +1

    great talk!

  • @LaughingClaire
    @LaughingClaire 10 лет назад +2

    Amazing!!!

  • @mykooleffects
    @mykooleffects 13 лет назад +1

    Just Amazing!

  • @SezSays
    @SezSays 13 лет назад

    awww he's crying at the end.

  • @TheClosetedFreak
    @TheClosetedFreak 11 лет назад +4

    Forget swimming with dolphins--take me to the Antarctic to swim with the leopard seal.

  • @euripideesshreds
    @euripideesshreds 13 лет назад

    Really, why go all the way to get there and then be a coward. Obviously courage has it's merit. Great story, great depth... Great post ! Aloha MB

  • @Filecreator
    @Filecreator 13 лет назад

    And she looked at me as if she thought "This useless predator is going to starve in my ocean."
    Best line ever!

  • @sanderbolcan
    @sanderbolcan 13 лет назад +1

    This is one of the trips that I would like to take. I hope not to die before doing something like this!

  • @Crazee108
    @Crazee108 13 лет назад +3

    AAAAAAAHAHAHAHH! LOL! "She realised I couldnt catch live ones, so she gave me dead penguins"... LOL!

  • @ilotitto
    @ilotitto 13 лет назад +1

    12:34 DAMN!

  • @leo1337hs
    @leo1337hs 13 лет назад +1

    that was awesome

  • @AtlanticPicture
    @AtlanticPicture 10 лет назад

    Fascinating story and amazing photography along with
    a very important message about the pending climate change.

  • @jawkster
    @jawkster 13 лет назад +1

    well good presentation, enjoyed it a lot~

  • @shaziaiesec
    @shaziaiesec 13 лет назад +2

    Beautifully inspiring (:

  • @zemo8857
    @zemo8857 7 лет назад +6

    Let’s save the Antarctic ice !!!,

  • @hisamif5590
    @hisamif5590 8 лет назад +2

    解説にないので、まだ知らない方のために補足します。
    体長4メートルにもなるヒョウアザラシの撮影に出かけ、ヒョウアザラシから熱心にペンギンをプレゼントされる、素敵で美しい物語です。

  • @hisamif5590
    @hisamif5590 8 лет назад +14

    I cannot explain why I am so fascinated to this presentation. Does anybody help me to understand it?

    • @standoughope
      @standoughope 8 лет назад +7

      For me it starts with an extraordinary adventure for a photographer up north. Then the interaction with the spirit bear... and the music, such soothing music. It gets sad thinking of the dwindling lives in the region namely the polar bears. =( It picks back up thanks to the amazing experience that Paul had with the leopard seals! Quite moving. The highlight of this TED upload aside form the once in a lifetime photos is the genuine passion that Paul has leading up to the deserving standing ovation. He was close to breaking down in tears. Paul in a span of less than 18 minutes gifted us with an example of why we scientists do what we do, the fascination and wonder. I hope that that helps! =)

    • @alexs.1242
      @alexs.1242 7 лет назад +3

      Because he's a good public speaker - not everyone is - and a born storyteller to boot. He's telling you about something you'll never see with your own eyes (probably not anyway) but he tells the story in such a way that you feel as if you're there yourself, in person. It's poignant, too, because there's a good chance these animals won't be there at all, in another 5-10 years or so. And don't let the climate deniers tell you any different.

    • @DianeHasHopeInChrist
      @DianeHasHopeInChrist 5 лет назад +2

      Maybe Paul's deep passion and love for saving the environment these animals live on, touched that basic human decency to help all of God's creatures.

  • @TheLunaticPenguin
    @TheLunaticPenguin 12 лет назад +1

    How did he compose the image at 3:02? The flowy water shows a longer exposure, but the bear doesn't is perfectly sharp. Amazing. I wish he would be my tutor.

  • @TheMcsquer
    @TheMcsquer 10 лет назад +1

    love the video thats what with need more of.....

  • @mamemimoma
    @mamemimoma 12 лет назад +2

    Amazing talk, I loved it. It was perfect except maybe for the song :P

  • @zemo8857
    @zemo8857 7 лет назад +1

    Wow so beautiful.

  • @vishalpar22
    @vishalpar22 13 лет назад +1

    Wow, Grt Work Awesome!

  • @IngridSaybe
    @IngridSaybe 6 месяцев назад

    To remembered. It was entertained, truthful, and i am more convinced that is going rude to polar bears. I wish they wont disappear.

  • @Alkoholwioslaidziwki
    @Alkoholwioslaidziwki 13 лет назад +1

    Take me, take me!!!

  • @NeinDao
    @NeinDao 13 лет назад +1

    great story :)