Freediving with orcas in the Arctic

The Arctic really is a unique part of the world. Over the past decade I’ve returned numerous times during the northern hemisphere’s winter. It is, by far, one of the most magical places on the planet. The magnitude of the scenery, the magical light, the megafauna, the out-of-this-world sub zero temperatures and the oh-so-wild weather, it’s everything.

I captured my favourite body of work here and the images have appeared in various editorials and photography competitions.

Words and images by Todd Thimios

All images (c) Todd Thimios. I kindly ask that you do not download my photos or use my photos for commercial purposes.

: Dive issue # 29

: Ultimate Dive Sites

: Boat International issue # 420

“Some of the most stunning wild orca shots ever taken”

— Graeme Gourlay, editor of ‘DIVE’ magazine for 30 years

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Two Orca (one a bull Orca) on the surface in the Arctic. Taken whilst free diving in the fjords of Norway in the Arctic Circle, on Orca expedition by Todd Thimios

Orca in the Arctic light eating herring . Taken whilst free diving in the fjords of Norway in the Arctic Circle on Orca expedition by Todd Thimios

A Norwegian fishing vessel, fishing for herring. Taken whilst free diving in the fjords of Norway in the Arctic Circle, on Orca expedition by Todd Thimios