Loved watching this. A cross between a TV nature documentary and a RUclips photography video. I don't think I've ever seen David Attenborough get as excited as you were on the boat though lol. Seriously, amazing footage of an area I image will change immensely over the next 5-10 years so it's wonderful to have videos such as this to document what we have right now
Thank you so much! I'm really happy to hear you say nature documentary. I do try to channel that in my content, though this trip was slightly harder to create on whilst working. I'm in my happy place on the ocean, and I don't think anyone can beat that excitement! :-) I agree with you, and I certainly wasn't prepared for how busy Antarctica is. There are very strict rules for operators and locations are booked like a big chess board, with vessels moving around the peninsula out of sight of one another.. but, seeing the mega ships with 10,000 or more passengers was quite a worrying sight. I'm still unsure about how I feel! Thank you again for taking the time to put a smile on my face - have a great day!
Stunning, simply stunning. I don't have words to sum up my feelings about the beauty of both the place and your photography. I should have been there with you but had to turn back from Santiago for health reasons. Now even more gutted. 2026 maybe?
Your videos Rachel aren’t the typical You Tube photography vlogs, more of a documentary style, which I particularly like. This video looks really well on a big tv screen so I’d suggest anybody watching to try viewing that way, a much better experience than a small phone screen. Antarctica looks a truly amazing location and this video certainly does it justice. The joy on your face and the “oh my god” moments show just how much the natural world means to you, it’s a pleasure to see someone so enthusiastic about the world around them. I do like the way you present your black and white photos, I never realised I liked black and white Sea bird photos until I started seeing yours and what an impact they make. Thoroughly enjoyed this film and I hope lots of other people do too.
Hi Darren! This is such an amazingly kind comment, thank you so much for taking the time to share this with me. You've put a huge smile on my face! I'm so happy that you enjoy my videos, I do aim for a more documentary style so it's great that my aim translates.
Loved the mix of tranquility and sheer excitement in this! Those shots are absolutely spectacular 🤍🖤 Such a pleasure to have met you and thanks for your help and the memories x
You're the best! You bought the most amazing comfort and friendship to every second of this experience. It was a genuine pleasure to make memories with you and I hope that there are many, many, many more!!
Great video again, Rachel. Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience wit us. Loved all the results and it's no wonder you became 'Wildlife photographer of the year'! 👏👏👏
I have seen several videos from your fellow photographers have posted from this trip. It has been fun to see each photographers take on the trip. I really like the audio you had with the penguins. That audio was the best I have heard and helps me imagine what it must have been like to be there. Your images are simply stunning!
Amazing video, love your work Rachel its very inspiring and has given me the confidence that it's ok to shoot photos deliberately under/over exposed. Thank you for sharing
Amazing! Thank you so much . I had the luck to go on a trip to Antarctica this january and recognized many places. Brought back unforgettable memories. What an extraordinary place on earth, isn't it?
Wonderful!!! I couldn't imagine being on such a trip with such a wonderful collection of photographers. Have you all considered doing a book together of your adventure?
Thank you so much, Dave! It certainly was an awesome get-together. I really like the idea of a book together.. there is talk of another trip in 2026 so perhaps it's possible!
My wife and I just watched your captivating video of the trip to Antartica and we were both impressed with your very different (compared to many RUclipsrs) manner of presentation. The high-key penguin photos were a huge hit with us. New subscriber.
Fabulous! I love your creativity Rachel. Many, including me, tend to become overawed with such surroundings, but you don’t and have gotten some extraordinary images.
Great video Rachel. Penguins are my favorite birds, they are so vocal though aren't they? I can see one of the penguin shots as a WPOTY and on display. You have a unique style. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Rachel what a brilliant video as are your others I been looking for the the video up on Benton cliffs you did with another photographer but can remember who it was have you got a link please 🙏
@@RachelBigsby Great - my two most favourite wildlife photographers. An amazing experience and love your outstanding images, thank you for sharing on RUclips Rachel
Loved watching this. A cross between a TV nature documentary and a RUclips photography video. I don't think I've ever seen David Attenborough get as excited as you were on the boat though lol.
Seriously, amazing footage of an area I image will change immensely over the next 5-10 years so it's wonderful to have videos such as this to document what we have right now
Thank you so much! I'm really happy to hear you say nature documentary. I do try to channel that in my content, though this trip was slightly harder to create on whilst working.
I'm in my happy place on the ocean, and I don't think anyone can beat that excitement! :-)
I agree with you, and I certainly wasn't prepared for how busy Antarctica is. There are very strict rules for operators and locations are booked like a big chess board, with vessels moving around the peninsula out of sight of one another.. but, seeing the mega ships with 10,000 or more passengers was quite a worrying sight. I'm still unsure about how I feel!
Thank you again for taking the time to put a smile on my face - have a great day!
Stunning, simply stunning. I don't have words to sum up my feelings about the beauty of both the place and your photography. I should have been there with you but had to turn back from Santiago for health reasons. Now even more gutted. 2026 maybe?
Thank you so much - and I’m very sad you couldn’t join. I hope another opportunity arises!
Your videos Rachel aren’t the typical You Tube photography vlogs, more of a documentary style, which I particularly like.
This video looks really well on a big tv screen so I’d suggest anybody watching to try viewing that way, a much better experience than a small phone screen.
Antarctica looks a truly amazing location and this video certainly does it justice. The joy on your face and the “oh my god” moments show just how much the natural world means to you, it’s a pleasure to see someone so enthusiastic about the world around them.
I do like the way you present your black and white photos, I never realised I liked black and white Sea bird photos until I started seeing yours and what an impact they make.
Thoroughly enjoyed this film and I hope lots of other people do too.
Hi Darren! This is such an amazingly kind comment, thank you so much for taking the time to share this with me. You've put a huge smile on my face! I'm so happy that you enjoy my videos, I do aim for a more documentary style so it's great that my aim translates.
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh Rachel...what a brilliant video, looks so fantastic there..amazing photos too.
Thanks so much! 😊 I'm very happy that you enjoyed it!
Wow!!! Sensational photography, both stills and video. Loved watching. I bet Nigel, James and co are envious.
Ahh, that’s very kind. Thank you so much!!
Loved the mix of tranquility and sheer excitement in this!
Those shots are absolutely spectacular 🤍🖤
Such a pleasure to have met you and thanks for your help and the memories x
You're the best! You bought the most amazing comfort and friendship to every second of this experience. It was a genuine pleasure to make memories with you and I hope that there are many, many, many more!!
amazing place with good photographs...👍
Brings back so many good memories from the trip, incredible landscape and wildlife. Good video.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it - thank you for watching I hope you’re happy with the images you captured!
Great video again, Rachel. Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience wit us. Loved all the results and it's no wonder you became 'Wildlife photographer of the year'! 👏👏👏
Thank you so much! This is really kind. 🙏🙏
Such beautiful and artsy photos you captured, Rachel! :D
Thank you so much, Mads! I just realised that my tags hadn't worked, so I've edited and you should be tagged now :-)
Absolutely beautiful images, Rachel. I'm a huge fan of your approach to photography. Thank you for taking us with you on your Antarctic adventure.
Thank you so much! I’m overjoyed to read your comment.
Probably my favourite video of yours to date Rachel, just superb!
Wow, thank you! 🙏 This is wonderful.
Rachel, you’re so talented and your passion is contagious!!!
Thank you so much, Dani ❤️
Brilliant Rachel.
Such a stunning place. Great images too. 👌
Thank you so much, Craig!
I have seen several videos from your fellow photographers have posted from this trip. It has been fun to see each photographers take on the trip. I really like the audio you had with the penguins. That audio was the best I have heard and helps me imagine what it must have been like to be there.
Your images are simply stunning!
Wow, thank you! This is such a kind comment. I’m really happy that you enjoyed watching 🙏
Amazing video, love your work Rachel its very inspiring and has given me the confidence that it's ok to shoot photos deliberately under/over exposed. Thank you for sharing
I’m so delighted to hear that. Thank you!!
Lovely video, beautiful footage and experience you got there ! Dedoite the photographic challenges you mention, you have some brilliant captures!! 👏👏👏
Thanks so much! 😊
Fantastic video and I love your high key low key approach ! such a beautiful way to see nature and wildlife ! Thank you
Thank you very much! I’m delighted to hear that.
Beautiful photos, must have been an awesome experience. As well as being with great photographers
It was! Thank you so much for watching.
Wow, what an experience that must have been! Stunning photos as always - looking forward to seeing more of your videos 😊
Thanks so much! 😊
Wonderful video, Rachel. Very inspirational. I loved the photos of the penguins.
Thank you so much! ☺️
Magnificent Rachel ❤❤❤❤❤❤No words …. But many fond memories….Best Art
Art, you were one of the most beautiful parts of the experience!
@@RachelBigsby 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗
Brilliant video and excellent photos Rachel 👏you are a truly talented wildlife photographer 🤝📸
Gosh, this is super kind and brings a huge smile to my face. Thanks so much! 😊
Great video Rachel, your style is truly inspirational and you’ve helping to push my photographic boundaries.
Ah, I’m so excited to hear that. I hope you enjoy doing so!
Lovely video! Thank you for taking us along!
Thank you too!
Lovely video Rachel, one day I will get there 👍
You can do it!
Antarctica looks beautiful.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!
Amazing! Thank you so much . I had the luck to go on a trip to Antarctica this january and recognized many places. Brought back unforgettable memories. What an extraordinary place on earth, isn't it?
That is so lovely to hear! I’m really happy that you enjoyed the film 🙏
Wonderful!!! I couldn't imagine being on such a trip with such a wonderful collection of photographers. Have you all considered doing a book together of your adventure?
Thank you so much, Dave! It certainly was an awesome get-together. I really like the idea of a book together.. there is talk of another trip in 2026 so perhaps it's possible!
Looks amazing ❄️💧
My wife and I just watched your captivating video of the trip to Antartica and we were both impressed with your very different (compared to many RUclipsrs) manner of presentation. The high-key penguin photos were a huge hit with us. New subscriber.
Wow, thank you! 🤩 I’m really happy to read your comment and feedback! Thank you for subscribing, I hope you enjoy many more future videos!
Thanks for sharing hope you have a great trip
Thank you so much, Neale!
Fabulous! I love your creativity Rachel. Many, including me, tend to become overawed with such surroundings, but you don’t and have gotten some extraordinary images.
A really enjoyable video to watch and I love your images too! It's making me want to try black and white in my photography work 😅
This makes me very happy to read!!
WOW AMAZING I AM SPEACHLESS , THANK YOU FOR SHARiING
Thank you so much for this lovely comment!
Great video Rachel. Penguins are my favorite birds, they are so vocal though aren't they? I can see one of the penguin shots as a WPOTY and on display. You have a unique style. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely comment 🤩
This is just wonderful ❤ great art!
Thank you so much 😀
Amazing! I have no doubt that you will be a contender to step into David Attenborough’s shoes one day 😊
Well, what a dream that could be, one day! Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
Great video with some stunning images
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much!
Wonderful video, love your images
Thank you so much 😀
Amazing video! Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you for watching!
Lovely as always Rachel ;-)
Thank you! I hope you're well 😊
@@RachelBigsby Poor mobility prevents me from attending your Saturday presentation at Park Cameras but I can continue to watch you videos 🙂 Be safe.
Wow, amazing video ❤
Thank you! 😄
Hi Rachel what a brilliant video as are your others I been looking for the the video up on Benton cliffs you did with another photographer but can remember who it was have you got a link please 🙏
Hi Derrick, thank you so much! The photographer was Nigel Danson, here is a link: ruclips.net/video/KIGQRNuhiFU/видео.htmlfeature=shared
Simply outstanding Rachel.
Did Dani Connor come along on this trip too ?
Yes, she was there 🙂
@@RachelBigsby Great - my two most favourite wildlife photographers. An amazing experience and love your outstanding images, thank you for sharing on RUclips Rachel
On aimerait tellement y être !
I've got to ask. How on earth do you afford the equipment, that camera and lens combo is soo expensive.
Hello, I'm a Nikon Creator :-)