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  • Опубликовано: 17 дек 2017
  • High in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, nature photographer Joshua Holko is on a mission to document polar bears in the wild.
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    Two polar bears, a mother and her cub, clamber over the sea ice with the pink winter sky glowing behind them. “These are the moments I live for,” says nature photographer Joshua Holko.
    High in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, Holko is on a mission to document polar bears in the wild. Braving the elements for up to 16 hours a day, he is joined on his quest by cinematographers Abraham Joffe and Dom West of Untitled Film Works. Despite technical issues and frostbite due to the subzero temperatures, the crew persisted in the depths of winter to capture the haunting beauty of this frozen expanse.
    In Ghosts of the Arctic, get up close to polar bears in their natural habitat and experience the breathtaking Arctic landscape in stunning detail.
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  • @nadiaidris2017
    @nadiaidris2017 6 лет назад +100

    National geographic showing quality video's that give information to people well done and keep going !!!

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  6 лет назад +8

      Thanks for continuing to watch our videos, Nadia!

  • @user-hm9mj1hc3j
    @user-hm9mj1hc3j 6 лет назад +63

    Shout out to the guy doing an amazing job, capturing a beautiful footage is not an easy job, persistent is the key

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  6 лет назад +9

      Yes, it takes persistence and courage to photograph our wildlife in their natural habitats! Thank you for your encouraging words.

    • @seasea7212
      @seasea7212 6 лет назад +1

      What about the person who filmed the photographer :

  • @DCL14388
    @DCL14388 6 лет назад +21

    The snow is very fitting considering there are only 6 days until Christmas!

  • @constancewl201
    @constancewl201 6 лет назад +3

    Thank you, Natgeo. It’s beautiful shots

  • @DivingWithMatt
    @DivingWithMatt 6 лет назад +53

    This is beautifully shot, need more shorts like this Nat Geo. Also be a dream to be able to have a to film in epic locations like this for our channel.

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  6 лет назад +2

      Thanks for watching our video! You can check out more of our Short Film Showcase videos here: bit.ly/2xiGYgz

  • @betonkevero6823
    @betonkevero6823 2 года назад

    I could watch this all day. This whole video is just beautiful.
    Raising awarness is more important than ever before. Job well done, Natgeo!

  • @ashleytsuigamer
    @ashleytsuigamer 6 лет назад +5

    Majestic place. Majestic creatures.

  • @MehdiMirian
    @MehdiMirian 6 лет назад +1

    What an incredible job these guys have, from filming to photographing!

  • @dkdkxkcjfjfjfj
    @dkdkxkcjfjfjfj 6 лет назад +1

    Amazing shots !!!

  • @amirkamal2694
    @amirkamal2694 3 года назад

    Your Chanel made very nice and informative video mostly about these Arctic nature thanks for these

  • @Thereisnosp00000n
    @Thereisnosp00000n 6 лет назад

    I feel so much awe for the photographers at NG. Such compassion. Working there is like reaching the highest point on the career. They spend days and weeks in freezing conditions, searing heat and humid jungles with all the problems they cause for the equipment. After all this they get a few minutes of their material on television. And still they go on, driven by their passion.
    Bravo!

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  6 лет назад

      We have a deep respect for all our photographers too. Without them, we would not be able to witness the beautiful stories on our channel.

  • @iamgc89
    @iamgc89 6 лет назад +1

    respect to you boss..........its a privilege to watch this footage

  • @Chryslerx88
    @Chryslerx88 6 лет назад

    This was so beautiful!

  • @PecanPie1102
    @PecanPie1102 6 лет назад +8

    Just spectacular 👍

  • @TuyenPham-ep2xz
    @TuyenPham-ep2xz 6 лет назад +1

    Amazing!!

  • @hanaatv1148
    @hanaatv1148 6 лет назад

    amazing job, capturing a beautiful

  • @karismagrier4668
    @karismagrier4668 6 лет назад +4

    They are such beautiful creatures! 💙

  • @tigera6681
    @tigera6681 5 лет назад

    excellent job...

  • @Polandsyndromebodybuilding
    @Polandsyndromebodybuilding 6 лет назад +5

    Amazing.

  • @ameliaholko
    @ameliaholko 5 лет назад +1

    Hi uncle! It’s AJ! Great movie ❄️🐠

  • @Ghaffar_KH
    @Ghaffar_KH 3 года назад +1

    When the music is more beautiful than the video itself.

  • @Hahahannahh
    @Hahahannahh 3 года назад

    National Geographic is a good RUclips channel that we can study and watch it in the free time

  • @Adam-uk2dh
    @Adam-uk2dh 6 лет назад +1

    Congratulations Joshua, absolutely stunning videography and photography from your adventures!

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  6 лет назад

      Our photographers are encouraged daily by supportive viewers like you! We hope to continue featuring our photographers and videographers in our channel.

    • @Adam-uk2dh
      @Adam-uk2dh 6 лет назад

      I'm 3rd year Environmental Studies major @WilfridLaurierUniversity hoping to one day follow Joshua's footsteps. National Geographic is my inspirational platform to explore environmental awareness and I hope so too to see more content from your photographers and videographers!
      Thank you!

  • @just4mygrl413
    @just4mygrl413 2 года назад

    Wow, so beautiful! I love polar bears! ❤ Great video!!

  • @benmasta5814
    @benmasta5814 6 лет назад +15

    To photograph the polar bear, you must be the polar bear...

  • @themonk51
    @themonk51 4 года назад +1

    Thank you . . .

  • @tigera6681
    @tigera6681 5 лет назад

    amazing photography and just beautiful ice bear.

  • @marcharb3911
    @marcharb3911 4 года назад

    Wonderful carrer. I wish if i could spend a day in a place like this

  • @sonsofanarchy5316
    @sonsofanarchy5316 4 года назад +1

    Thank✌️✌️✌️ you național geografic, showing quallity💕💕💕

  • @caddypopps3872
    @caddypopps3872 6 лет назад +1

    Jeez. I could watch hours and hours of this

  • @giovanimans4ni
    @giovanimans4ni 6 лет назад +10

    *This was so well done that I watch 3 times, thanks NatGeo!*

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  6 лет назад +1

      Third time's the charm, but we can always watch our videos again. 😉 Thanks for watching our video, Giovani!

  • @claraschroeder1749
    @claraschroeder1749 6 лет назад +1

    How beautiful

  • @nikhilchitteti4499
    @nikhilchitteti4499 4 года назад +1

    Iam watching this in 2019 & meditating
    Happy to see

  • @TheHurricane2k
    @TheHurricane2k 6 лет назад

    Great video thnx !

  • @shihabuddin4275
    @shihabuddin4275 6 лет назад

    Majestic

  • @lurade13
    @lurade13 6 лет назад +1

    It's like a picture of the earth million years ago. The freezing and cooling years

  • @seilaaaaaaaaa9
    @seilaaaaaaaaa9 6 лет назад

    Very beautiful

  • @willemp8656
    @willemp8656 6 лет назад +1

    If a video is renderd in 21:9 ratio, it would really help if you upload it in the same ratio

  • @katw7098
    @katw7098 6 лет назад

    How absolutely beautiful this is to see!!

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  6 лет назад

      The scenery is truly breathtaking! Thanks for joining our photographer on his mission, Kat!

  • @gameraappp
    @gameraappp Год назад

    Hats of to to the photographers😀😀

  • @pranavan_shoots
    @pranavan_shoots 5 лет назад

    Excellent awesome very good

  • @payelghosh493
    @payelghosh493 4 года назад

    Feels like heaven 🌎

  • @mochure
    @mochure 6 лет назад +1

    Does anyone know the name of the Melodies played at the background?

  • @EnriqueCruz-zs4zq
    @EnriqueCruz-zs4zq 6 лет назад

    Perfect, know Im ready to photograph some bears.

  • @Listte
    @Listte 6 лет назад +23

    Always love National Geographic (short) film's. Did however laugh out loud when Joshua said: "in order to connect with my subjects, I need to fully emerge myself" - wears full black on black while laying in the snow. Hahahaha

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  6 лет назад +4

      Haha, that is a bit ironic! Thanks so much for watching!

    • @firapolemos3879
      @firapolemos3879 6 лет назад +4

      Can you blame him, though? Black absorbs light and heat, and you're going to want some warmth in those temps.

  • @nephileonardo4822
    @nephileonardo4822 6 лет назад +15

    Really nice, I wish i could be there to see them polar bears!

    • @Daniellewoodwose
      @Daniellewoodwose 6 лет назад +3

      Nephi Leonardo that really would be awesome 😊

    • @HackWare
      @HackWare 6 лет назад +3

      if they still exist...

    • @datpotatoes4005
      @datpotatoes4005 6 лет назад +3

      I have met polar bears OwO
      But it was only in zoo.. the only zoo in finland that has polar bears.. there was little polar bear playing in water with car wheel thing :3
      So cute!!!

    • @Daniellewoodwose
      @Daniellewoodwose 6 лет назад +2

      Dat Potatoes in the wild would be so cool though

    • @datpotatoes4005
      @datpotatoes4005 6 лет назад +4

      Danielle Lucas
      Yep.. yep

  • @flatearthwatertownnewyork1141
    @flatearthwatertownnewyork1141 4 года назад

    What is beyond 90 degrees north?

  • @JaguarSniper49
    @JaguarSniper49 6 лет назад

    It gave me goosebumps

  • @benskelly1217
    @benskelly1217 6 лет назад +1

    I've known most of his tips before, it's just that I've never put them to use!!! Btw, this is a great video!

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  6 лет назад

      Well, it's never too late to put these tips to use! We hope our videos inform and inspire you in your own adventures, Ben!

  • @katonadani99
    @katonadani99 6 лет назад

    How did he use the camera with his gloves on?

  • @robertpolestar-em4je
    @robertpolestar-em4je Месяц назад

    Where is this? Svalbard? Canada? Amazing photography. I assume you have someone with protection if needed?

  • @hoang149
    @hoang149 6 лет назад +1

    I feeling the extreme cold only watching this video

  • @Cyberspine
    @Cyberspine 5 лет назад

    Went there last May, an absolutely stunning place. Seeing wild polar bears isn't as difficult as it's made out to be here though, you just need patience. You can see deer without even leaving the comfort of Longyearbyen, since they're not afraid of people.

  • @xX_Keeping_Xx
    @xX_Keeping_Xx 6 лет назад

    Polar bears are one of my favorite animals!

  • @mohan76392
    @mohan76392 6 лет назад

    omg what a bravery shots

    • @tompetak2329
      @tompetak2329 5 лет назад

      no bravery needed, he 's got a gun

  • @AIFRONINJA
    @AIFRONINJA 5 лет назад

    Canon 1dx Mark ii = 5500 dollars
    Canon 800mm f/5.6 = 12,000 dollars
    Having Nat Geo hand you all that equipment and paying you to go do what you love = priceless!

  • @chestershandor8363
    @chestershandor8363 4 года назад

    Those bears are warriors

  • @bierigblondje
    @bierigblondje 6 лет назад

    like it.....from the netherlands

  • @tompetak2329
    @tompetak2329 5 лет назад +1

    this begs the question: who needs more photos of polar bears? if you have seen 10 good ones, you've seen them all

  • @SDGRTX1455
    @SDGRTX1455 6 лет назад +3

    NaGeo plz upload in 4k, too! :)

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks for the suggestion! We'll try to create more immersive videos on our channel.

  • @johncgibson4720
    @johncgibson4720 6 лет назад

    I am curious about how your DJI drone's Lipo battery can operate at that extreme cold for those aerial videos. Unless you use a nitro/gasoline power micro helicopter, I can't think of how you can fly a drone like that.

  • @manishk007
    @manishk007 3 года назад

    Video completed like superfast

  • @Jeffshi20
    @Jeffshi20 6 лет назад +1

    Polar bears are so cute I want to own a zoo just for one.

  • @bibimyart4067
    @bibimyart4067 6 лет назад +1

    maravilhoso

  • @jonathanzenihmancilla1803
    @jonathanzenihmancilla1803 6 лет назад

    Amo a los osos polares, son unos magníficos animales, mi preferido!

  • @zaforshahin8828
    @zaforshahin8828 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful from Bangladesh

  • @_adamalfath
    @_adamalfath 6 лет назад +5

    It will be awesome if NatGeo channel start to release video in 4K

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  6 лет назад +2

      Thanks for the feedback, Adam! We're working to create some really cool, immersive pieces.

  • @tamsmd1
    @tamsmd1 4 года назад

    I love the polar bears ♥️

  • @jedediahlongtree7430
    @jedediahlongtree7430 6 лет назад +2

    ~I wanna arctic polar bear for Christmas~
    ~Only an arctic polar bear will do~

  • @dasanibottle2420
    @dasanibottle2420 6 лет назад

    Wow so helpful! now I can take photos of dogs!

  • @smfatimanaqvi4118
    @smfatimanaqvi4118 6 лет назад

    Owsam place

  • @Mr_Sdp
    @Mr_Sdp Год назад

    What girls see: its just a guy doing photography
    What men see: Good shot soldier.

  • @QuiteDecent
    @QuiteDecent 5 лет назад +2

    "Nothing between you and the animal"? They're at least a half mile away, and you have a snow mobile...

  • @tZinar
    @tZinar 6 лет назад

    how much to get his life?

  • @carlosthethunder04
    @carlosthethunder04 6 лет назад +3

    Sorry for my ignorance, what animals are the first ones? They're a delight :)

  • @Kiaxoxo_
    @Kiaxoxo_ 6 лет назад +44

    Whos watching without socks

    • @Daniellewoodwose
      @Daniellewoodwose 6 лет назад +1

      You Need God X.x socks, slippers, and a roaring fire here!

    • @DCL14388
      @DCL14388 6 лет назад +1

      You Need God X.x I am

    • @Daniellewoodwose
      @Daniellewoodwose 6 лет назад +2

      Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin you must have polar bear feet! 😮

    • @datpotatoes4005
      @datpotatoes4005 6 лет назад +2

      Its just 20:16 so not time for that.. still wearing socks.. :D

    • @NewMessage
      @NewMessage 6 лет назад +3

      ONLY wearing socks.. but close.

  • @nickyr7582
    @nickyr7582 3 года назад

    A machine that makes ice and produce coldness can stop the glaciers from melting and make them bigger.

  • @cacharreador
    @cacharreador 6 лет назад

    THAT is the ultimate end???!

  • @larryhernandez5062
    @larryhernandez5062 5 лет назад

    Healthy . . . Stay Frosty All .

  • @Anonimul921
    @Anonimul921 5 лет назад

    ❤️

  • @XSpImmaLion
    @XSpImmaLion 6 лет назад +32

    Anyone else caught a Skyrim vibe there in the intro?

  • @foedeer
    @foedeer 6 лет назад

    To be honest I don't contribute much towards conservation. I wish I could but sometimes getting bogged with day to day living can make me forget about other important issues such as this. Thank you so much to those who make a career to specialise in this area and to those who dont but still make the effort to contribute!

  • @CarpIXOYE
    @CarpIXOYE 3 года назад

    The natural habitat for Canon R5

  • @chestershandor8363
    @chestershandor8363 3 года назад

    We need to pull together and save them. All countries.

  • @androidthuglife5380
    @androidthuglife5380 6 лет назад

    Legal

  •  6 лет назад

    👍👍👍

  • @lancegasper6092
    @lancegasper6092 3 года назад

    Polar Bears live in the Arctic and Antarctica

  • @malikhussain4511
    @malikhussain4511 5 лет назад

    I am interest in these type of videos who else? Hit like

  • @emmacabading3287
    @emmacabading3287 5 лет назад

    2019, these kinds of videos still makes me emotionally happy?, I don't know why......God's creation is so majestic

  • @marque27
    @marque27 6 лет назад

    After seeing that Zombie polar bear in Game of Thrones, this job gets a no from me. lol

  • @discomutt1503
    @discomutt1503 6 лет назад +4

    Who's trying to watch but can't bear it?

  • @johnmcclane264
    @johnmcclane264 5 лет назад

    i think its time... to leave them in peace ...

  • @fishbuddy547
    @fishbuddy547 6 лет назад

    But who's filming him?

    • @Euphytos
      @Euphytos 6 лет назад

      Mr. Fish the frog this is hollywood full of fake

  • @lancegasper6092
    @lancegasper6092 3 года назад

    Polar Bears live in the North Pole and also Antarctica

  • @sarthakbhole3724
    @sarthakbhole3724 6 лет назад

    👌👍

  • @anitaabdulrahim8910
    @anitaabdulrahim8910 5 лет назад

    Plz sympthy the polar bear..help give the food

  • @melophyfigueroa3015
    @melophyfigueroa3015 6 лет назад

    Elsa?

  • @teraht.5594
    @teraht.5594 6 лет назад

    My favorite animals. I wish I could have one🤞🏾❤️.

  • @PantsB4Squares
    @PantsB4Squares 6 лет назад

    Lol "butt wear"

  • @THENOOBIERIDER
    @THENOOBIERIDER 6 лет назад +1

    If you ever want someone to film I would love it nationalgeographic check my latest film on Grey seals