Incredible photo

Wonderful photographer Nicklen with 4 years he lived on Baffin Island, and spent his childhood among the Inuit (Inuit). In their community had no TV, no radio, and all the time he spent in nature. From the Inuit he took love and sensitivity to nature, understanding the device ice ecosystems, as well as survival skills acquired in the north.

At age 18, the young man became interested in diving, and then began to try to take pictures underwater. To date, 46-year-old photographer spends on mission 10 months a year, and took several dozen photo stories for National Geographic.

Nicklen at work:

Guest

Bear in the forest in British Columbia.

At sea leopard very streamlined body that allows you to develop in water greater speed. His head was unusually flattened and almost looks like a reptile. On a par with killer whales leopard seal is the dominant predator of the southern polar region, being able to reach speeds up to 40 km / h and dive to a depth of 300 m.

Polar bear in the water:

Penguins

Close-up.

The leopard on the prowl.

But as you have to take this powerful predator:

Narwhals. Weight males reaches 1.5 tons. Narwhal tusk appointment still do not clear up, but as far as we know, it does not serve as an instrument of attack and is not used to pierce the crust of ice.

Canada.

Wandering albatrosses. The biggest albatross and one of the largest flying birds on the ground are considered wandering albatrosses and royal. The scope of their wings can reach 3.7 meters (an average of slightly less than 3 m), which is an absolute record.