I didn't have to be a landscape photographer - I could just be a photographer. I'm so glad you made that statement. I really don't have a desire to specialize my hobby. I just want to take pictures. I take pictures of family and friends, graffiti on the sides of train boxcars, bridges, birds, my cats, clouds, stars, the moon, Christmas lights... etc... etc... etc... and I love all of it.

"I realized I didn't have to box myself into one type of photography. Here I didn't have to be a landscape photographer - I could just be a photographer." Amen, sister! Is that a philosophy you'll take back with you when you return home? You're landscapes are stunning, and it'd be great to see you lend that talent and that eye to new ideas.

@CourtneyVictoria

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Absolutely! I hadn't realised I was boxing myself in a little, so I'm looking forward to moving forwards with a fresh mentality. Thanks Thomas!

Another classic, by a very classy photographer.

Wow. Tripod based landscape photographer tries Antarctica and nails it!

Wow wow wow miss Victoria what a trip

a great video, PS a suggestion for the awkwardness in gear management, one thing, you could use a monopod, siriui make some which have a ball head on the base, with three extending feet, if, your pants have pockets (like a mechanics screwdriver pocket) you could put this foot into the pocket, and use the monopod as a brace, or guy to support the camera, like a shooting stock support, also this allows you to hold the camera during a lens change. ( or you could put a sock onto the monopod feet, folded up, and put it inside your goloshes, this would at least obey the ground rule, as the monopod stays inside your boots!

This was an absolutely gorgeous video, from the wildlife, to the scenery and the colours in the icebergs. The photos are extraordinary too. What an incredible experience that must have been. Cannot wait to see the next video

@CourtneyVictoria

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Thank you, that's very kind! It most definitely was an incredible experience and reliving it while editing is fantastic too!

I consider myself an amateur art photographer. I'm an Australian living in Central Oregon U.S.A. There is a lot beautiful local landscape that I photograph but I can never capture the beauty that I see. Just about all rejects. You live in a so so location and shoot in miserable conditions (cold and rain) but come away with beautiful Images. Love to see what you could do in world class, warm, scenic locations. You have the eye to find beautiful images that others miss.. I watch all your videos in the hope that some of your skill rubs off on me. Looking forward to seeing all your Antarctic videos. (Another cold location) If non of your skills rub off you have made me buy some orange hiking boots..

@CourtneyVictoria

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There's potential everywhere for beautiful images, sometimes it takes longer to find than another location but they are there! Warmer climates could be interesting, I suppose I am used to colder locations! I would love to visit both Australia and Oregon. The Oregon coast looks very impressive!

That getting down to eye level is such an important part of animal portraiture, that I just recently got myself a right angle viewfinder doohickey. A flippy foldy screen would be just as useful, but ancient cameras like mine require ancient technology like mirrors. =D My knees will love me, at least. As will the washing machine.

Wow, that is just amazing!

The freedom!!! I loved how you transitioned within one video! Lovely footage and stills 👌... ... your face at the end tho 😅😅😅

Simply beautiful

WOW absolutely amazing

Been looking forward to this, glad you are enjoying it, thanks for sharing.

I was longing for this! Thank you so much for sharing your adventure ❤️

I really enjoy your videos and noticed the L-bracket you use. It was a challenge to locate one . But as soon as it comes back in stock I will have one. The idea of a universal one is incredible.

Glad to see that you were having a good time on such a trip of a lifetime. Excellent video as ever. Thanks

Spray and get sprayed was more like the Zodiac rides I experienced down there.

I was really looking forward to seeing your adventure and it definitely did not disappoint!! Beautiful footage and photography! Can’t wait for part 2!

Nice adventure! I love the shot with the penguin dancing and the ship slightly blurred in the background surrounded by ice... that one shot really tells the story, doesn't it? ᨒ

@CourtneyVictoria

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It does haha! I can't decide if it's dancing or running away from the ship. 'I'm not ready to go home yet!'

Awesome, what an adventure! Great video, I look forward to part 2.

So cool. I love your attitude!

Great Landscape and Video

Beautiful photos. Great Journey!

Awesome

Superb video and stunning shots can’t wait for more🔥🔥🇬🇧

Absolutely stunning video and some beautiful shots. 💯

Absolutely love this video, your captures are amazing, thank you for sharing such an amazing experience. x

Awesome trip and great views, thanks for the video.

Really excellent video and the ‘still’ photos are outstanding! Have a wonderful trip and many, many thanks!

Looks so beautiful there, can't wait for the next video !

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL COURTNEY !!!! Will watch again , surely.. Keep them coming

Great video! Been waiting to see your videos of an amazing trip. Have fun, and be safe, will be looking forward to the next one.

Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing. Looking forward to the next video!

A brilliant video presenting the challenges of photography in such conditions. You did a great job Victoria.

Amazing video Courtney and what a location. Can't wait for next episode 📷

Beautiful images. I’m already looking forward to the next instalment 🤩

What an adventure! Great video

These are probably my favourite of the shots of yours 've seen. Lovely stuff.

Absolutely brilliant vlog Courtney! Being handheld is so freeing, opening up a world of new photographic viewpoints ❄️❄️❄️

Great video Courtney! Looks cold!!!!!!!!

You captured some absolutely stunning images Courtney. Very well done! Thanks so much for sharing your Antarctica adventure!!

Amazing adventure! Fun to see you working out of normal comfort zone! I loved your images. Thanks for taking me along!

Very nice first experience here! Bravo!

Hi Courtney: This was a wonderful video. Thanks for creating and sharing. Keep well. . . Keith

WOW. You and the views are so beautiful.

Great one! Congratulations 😊

Beautiful

Welcome back. Great video and the lesson on being flexible. Thanks

Thanks for the memories! Your adaptability really paid off.

Thanks for sharing the impressions from Antartica. Love your pictures and videos with the penguins. You‘re definitely doing an excellent job in these new photography areas. Looking forward to the next video

I always enjoy your videos, but this one is especially delightful. So fun to watch you outside of your usual environment!

Looks so beautiful, lucky you!

Thank you for sharing!! Such beautiful video and photos:). Love those penguins and the blue tones in the ice💕

Am soo greatful you share this with us. Wonderful places. 3:15 Wow. Love it Courtney

That looks like fun, and extremely interesting. Challenging as well. What an amazing experience. I look forward to your upcoming videos on your trip to Antarctica.

Found this video quite peaceful to watch. Nice narrative, calm comments and fantastic scenery and footage.

Great video! I didn’t think it was possible for you to smile more than you usually do but I shouldn’t be surprised! What a trip!

Fantastic experience...beautiful images what an amazing place ....thanks for sharing your trip with us ...

Wow what a fantastic video! Your photos are awesome!!! Hahahaha I could never go there because I live in sunny Florida were it's almost always summer!!!! Lol I am allergic to COLD🥶 !!!! I can't wait to see more of your adventures on the ice!!!!! You are so amazing!👍👍👍⛱️

Hi vic, I love it..., its amazing land

Cool video enjoyed it a lot. Looks like you had a great time

Superb video everything you could want and great images. Looking forward to the next one.😀

Hi Courtney, what a fantastic trip. It’s also good that you now have those two wonderful cameras and lenses which are perfect for the trip. The landscape is beautiful and you captured wonderful shots. Thanks for taking the time to capture your excursion for us to see. I enjoyed the video, and I look forward to part 2.

Looks cold, but what a great experience and some great pictures 👍

I've been waiting with some anticipation for the first video of your trip, and I wasn't disappointed, I loved the seal pics and the different colours of the ice. The penguins were cute. I can't wait for your next video

Wonderfully done video, thanks for sharing your journey. Stay safe.

Thank you Courtney, great video being out of your normal comfort zone, thanks for sharing, look forward to the next video.

Looks like you are having quite an interesting adventure. Excellent video and photos, as always.

Fabulous video Courtney! I'm so sorry to hear you got sea sick on the way over - it has to be one of the most truly miserable experiences. But great to see you out there enjoying such an amazing experience! So many wonderful images - fantastic wildlife but I love those photos of the mountains! And you also got some great shots of the icebergs too. Looking forward to part 2!

Thanks Courtney for sharing your experience with some great results.... very exciting & interesting location with so many subjects to photograph... always enjoy your work.. cheers from Australia 😀❤️

Love the sunset shot at 5:30! Looks like it was a great adventure - you're so very lucky.

well this was pretty awesome, great stills great video and awesome narrative, looking forward to the next one thanks for sharing.

Fantastic video Courtney! Really wonderful to see Antarctica in it`s glory with some incredible captures!

@CourtneyVictoria

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Thank you very much!

What an amazing journey thank you so much for sharing , especially found your stills lovely and so peaceful. I love watching penguins they alway look so busy .Funny and curious little things .Too cute . Looking forward to your next video . Stay warm ✌🏽

Been there done that, but that was in the days of film! life before Digital. Great video thanks.

Really nice video, liked it a lot! Also I really like photos as well. Nicely done! 😊🙏

Great video Courtney. I was really jealous of your trip. The scenery and wild looked fantastic. You captured some really nice image's as usual. Look forward to seeing your next video.

IT must have been a wonderful experience and a photographic challenge indeed! You maged to get some fantastic images for your portfolio. Looking forward to episode #2

I'm so happy you got to have this experience! You got some amazing images and video so far and completely deserve this trip! I've been watching your videos for a few months now and you have helped inspire me to start a KZread channel similar to yours! Just need to buy a few more things to get started. I'm very excited and I can't wait to start my journey and possibly make content like yours someday!

Wow, amazing and very informative video. Thanks for sharing it. Really enjoyed watching it 👍

I guess "dancing" with the penguins was out of the question? Bill

grande...posti bellissimi...non preoccuparti del tripod o dei video...sta riuscendo tutto benissimo. Complimenti, ciao Rob.

Fascinating video you created here. It must have been a delight to photograph the wildlife and icebergs during your travels. Take the time to enjoy your adventures in Antarctica, because this might be a once in a life experience.

Some truly awesome shots, almost as awesome as those last few seconds ha! I quite enjoyed this video. I can appreciate the thoughtful compositions. My phone screen is black and white, it suited this video quite well. Thanks for sharing your adventure. I'll have to go someday!

Regardless of where, travel photography is a tough beat. But, look what you have done.... Just wonderful...

Nice! 🥶👍🥂

Splendid video and really lovely images. 🙂 It was a pleasure meeting you there and I can’t wait for the next video from Antarctica.

@CourtneyVictoria

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Thank you Marvin! It was a pleasure meeting you too and it's amazing to see everyone starting to share their images from the trip.

So cool to relive it through your videos!

@CourtneyVictoria

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I'd give anything to be zooming around on a zodiac right now ha!

@OneWildKirby

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@@CourtneyVictoria Absolutly the same! Sitting back in my cubicle is not doing it for me!

Cool! Cool! Very cool! And where is the crazy dance against the backdrop of penguins?

Great work, you looked colder than a cold thing from coldville!

Many thanks for this first Antarctica video. Love the wildlife pictures! Are you sure you haven't photographed wildlife before? But the pictures I love the most are the moody iceberg images. They almost seem like abstracts. Looking forward to your next video from the far south.

@CourtneyVictoria

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I have limited wildlife experience haha, so I was very pleased to capture the images I did on this trip! The icebergs were so interesting, so many different shapes and textures! Thanks Frank!

Oh, you lucky girl. Would love to be able to go to the Antarctic to photograph the wildlife and landscape. Thanks so much for sharing your experience.

@CourtneyVictoria

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I hope you get the chance to go one day!

Glad you made it. I actually thought about telling you to take some boat rides before going and get the motion thing out of the way😊. Be safe keep publishing.

I missed your gorgeous dance on this Video! XD Great Work!

Courtney, it was great meeting you in Antarctica, it certainly pushed at the boundaries of my photography skills and style. Looking forward to your next video

Thank you :)

Fantastic video Courtney! I don't think I could get sick of watching penguins. I mean they are just too damn cute!! I look forward to watching your next video and seeing more photos! 🐧📸

looks like you had a whale of a time, can't wait to see more videos, keep them coming 👍

Looks like you are thoroughly enjoying your trip. Particularly that last little bit of your video. 🥶

@CourtneyVictoria

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Haha! The wind could be quite strong out on deck!