Behind the Lens: Eye-to-Eye with a Wandering Albatross
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a standout moment for me as a filmmaker was having the opportunity to film the wandering albatross on Tryon Island in South Georgia
as I was filming an albatross approached until it stood just two meters away from me
as I sat frozen in awe it looked me straight in the eye then turned around and opened up its wings looking out over a moody sky and snow-capped mountains
as a filmmaker it's these intimate moments that keep me inspired and excited to document the natural world that we live in
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On his first-ever trip to South Georgia, Benn Berkeley—Expedition Filmmaker and one of Silversea's Onboard Photographers—came eye-to-eye with the proud owner of the animal world's largest wingspan. Berkeley ranks this unique moment, experienced in Gold Harbour on the remote island of South Georgia, among the most memorable in his career. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Behind the Lens: Our team of wildlife photographers and wildlife filmmakers take you behind the scenes and break down their best wildlife photography and explain how they captured these amazing moments on camera. ►Read the full account of the moment on Silversea's blog: https://discover.silversea.com/travel-tips/photography/behind-the-lens-eye-to-eye-with-an-albatross/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Silversea Cruises, is recognised as an innovator in the ultra-luxury cruise industry, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, Silver Spirit and Silver Muse – all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ships Silver Origin, Silver Explorer, and Silver Cloud, Silversea's itineraries encompass all seven continents and feature worldwide luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, both Polar Regions and hundreds of fascinating destinations in between. Silversea is also looking forward to the launch of four new ultra-luxury ships: Silver Moon, Silver Dawn, and two Evolution-class ships. Browse Silversea's blog, Discover, and subscribe to receive the latest content directly into your inbox.