Favourite Photo by Paul Nicklen National Geographic photographer by Jessica Yang https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo Post your favourite photo and explain why it is your favourite! en-us 2020-10-28 00:54:19 UTC 2023-11-23 01:57:42 UTC hello@padlet.com Vinudi https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/872390817 I have chosen this photo because it is truly exceptional to think that this photograph was taken from nature. The polar bears stand out as they are white among the array of darker colours. The rocks in the background look like some sort of colourful geometric pattern and the water directly reflects the polar bear's image. The rocks have very sharp edges and are also very defined, which we can see through this image. This picture is actually so beautiful!!]]> 2020-10-29 08:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/872390817 Haritha https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/872407409 I have chosen this photo as my favourite photo of Paul Nicklen because I love how the photo it taken. The water reflecting the iceberg is my favourite part and how the sky looks grey (dark) as well as the reflection. The iceberg stands out the most as that is what the photo is meant to be capturing as it is presented right in the middle and is huge. I love how clear the photo is and how you can see many small details in the photo. You can also see mountains behind the massive iceberg. Ice, snow and other ice themed features of nature are my favourite part of nature and have always been. This photo gives a good representation of ice related themes as when looking at it you can instantly tell it was taken in a cold place. I really like how the photo is very simplistic and there isn't too much going on as I am a fan of simplistic photos as I think they are very pleasing to ones eye. Overall, this is a wonderful photo and relaxes my mind while looking at it which is why I love this photo. ]]> 2020-10-29 08:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/872407409 Rubette https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/872472674 I have chosen this photo because it stood out to me. I like it because of the way it was taken and the photographical techniques. My favourite part of the photograph are the splashes of water because they look really intriguing to me. I also like how there is a sense that the penguin is flying through the air. ]]> 2020-10-29 09:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/872472674 Angela https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/872483683 I have chose this photo by Paul Nicklen because I love the angle that this was shot from and the colours blend together seamlessly to create a very beautiful image. It also showcases the penguin and how majestic it looks in this cinematic image while swimming towards the surface surrounded by ice. The light hitting the ocean surface brightens up the picture, despite most colours being dark and the bubbles trailing behind the penguin are another highlight for me.]]> 2020-10-29 09:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/872483683 Sahana https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/872486270 I have chosen this photo by Paul Nicklen because I love the way that it is taken. The seal looks really cute and you can see the sunset in the background. The sunset if very colourful with a mixture of purple, orange, pink and blue. You can also see icebergs in the background. Overall I really like this picture and think that it is quite magnificent! ]]> 2020-10-29 09:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/872486270 Jennifer https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/872521070 I chose this photograph by Paul Nicklen because I think it is very rare. Narwhales are such a mythical animal with a distinctive feature that makes us humans say 'wow'. I also believe this photo is not only beautiful, but also meaningful. It communicates the message to me that these creatures will soon disappear if all the sea ice melts and leaves them with no choice but extinction. 

Although this photo was taken by coincidence, I still highly admire the composition and photography techniques. The whales are in the centre and form a star shape with their mermaid-like tails and unicorn horns. The colour scheme is lovely as well.

Overall, I think this photo has its share of flare, but also an evocative message to send to the world.]]> 2020-10-29 09:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/872521070 Tehmina https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875223337 I chose this picture because it has a beautiful story attached to it. It also puts the diver and the seal into perspective. It shows how small the diver is and it almost makes humans seem unimportant. The photo is really nice to look at and is nice to think and wonder about how it may have felt to be that close to such a wonderful creature!]]> 2020-10-30 00:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875223337 Jenny 694692 https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875224119 I have chosen this picture because the scenario it was taken in was pretty funny. You can see that it was taken while the seal was trying to take a bite at the camera. I feel like this image is really meaningful, and shows the bravery of Paul Nicklen.]]> 2020-10-30 00:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875224119 Olivia's Favourite Paul Nicklen Photograph 3265220_1 https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875224982 I chose this photo as it is incredibly emotive, and tells a heart-wrenching story. With its subdued colours, picturesque terrain, and skeletal subject, the photograph manages to be both terrifying and beautiful at the same time. It makes me appreciate the fragility of ecosystems, and the plight of animals living in the Arctic and Antarctic. Not only this, but t makes me want to do whatever I can to help them.]]> 2020-10-30 00:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875224982 Georgiana https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875227249 i chose this photo because i feel that it looks like a waterfall in the middle of the ocean but it is actually just an iceberg floating along. I think this is an important photo because it shows how beautiful icebergs are and how we can't loose them to climate change. it also shows how they are a piece of land that animals live on and how important it is for our ecosystem to live on.

]]> 2020-10-30 00:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875227249 Mia 34890_1 https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875227290 I have chosen this beautiful photo for it reminded me of a movie, especially Finding Nemo. The light that is casting down creates a mystical appearance and is quite intriguing. The fish look like they are in a rush whereas the killer whales look so calm.]]> 2020-10-30 00:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875227290 Aria https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875227992 This is one of my favorite photos from Paul Nicklen. I have chosen this photo as it is extremely detailed and shows a predator in action of hunting down it's prey. The vicious behaviour of this creature sends chills down my spine. I think Paul Nicklen is an extremely talented and skilled photographer to be able to take a close up of a predator in action. ]]> 2020-10-30 00:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875227992 Ashlyn https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875229113 I have chosen this photo by Paul Nicklen because the photo shows a whale and her calf. You can clearly see the love that the mother is showing and although the photo is monotone, it has a beautiful story behind it. ]]> 2020-10-30 00:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875229113 Ana https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875230770 My favourite Paul Nicklen photo is this pair of penguins. I chose it because the way the penguin is jumping out of the water makes it seem like it is flying. The water around it makes it seem swift and majestic. I also find the penguins very amusing to look at because of their round pear-shaped bodies.]]> 2020-10-30 00:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875230770 Charlie https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875231076 I chose this photo because it made me laugh a lot because it makes the seal look fat and adorable. The background is beautiful with the ice. The facial expression of the seal cracks me up every time I look at it. Paul Nicklen has done an excellent job of explaining how friendly these creatures are. ]]> 2020-10-30 00:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875231076 Jodie https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875234206 I've chosen this Photo by Paul Nicklen because it is very beautiful and it also shows the loves parents have for us.]]> 2020-10-30 00:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875234206 Ella https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875234439 I love this photo taken by Nicken because this photo connected the animals to us(as humans) . We are discovering the animals and their habitat, while they are also curious about ours.]]> 2020-10-30 00:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875234439 Tianyi https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875234600 My favourite Paul Nicklen photo is this one. I like this one because I found it very relaxing and eye-pleasing to look at.]]> 2020-10-30 00:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875234600 Scarlett Y https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875237892 This is my favourite Paul Nicklen photo because it shows an adorable seal  'offering' penguins (with penguin feet in the frame) to a human. 
 ]]> 2020-10-30 00:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875237892 https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875238372 2020-10-30 00:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875238372 Scarlett C https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875238531 I decided to choose this photo by Paul Nicklen because I love the contrast between the animals. A spectacular sunset is visible with birds flying on top. It must be quite rare to spot whales in the ocean, let alone a whole pack of them together. The photo seems to be captured with care, effort and passion. The lighting and movements are captivating and is calming to look at. It shows that our ocean is a beautiful place, and not a scary world.

Disclaimer: The photo I showed might be a bit blurry.
]]> 2020-10-30 00:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875238531 Lucy https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875242131 I chose this as my favourite work from Paul Nickerson because It is quite a unique angle and photograph compared to most other photographs from other photographers. I feel that the image also captures the violence and aggressiveness of the animal but if you know the full story of the photo, you’ll know that actually these creatures are almost friendly and generous. Overall, this photo is truly stunning, the detail is incredible and the angle and what is shown is absolutely  beautiful! ]]> 2020-10-30 00:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jyesang6/ojs5manf6u67pogo/wish/875242131