Explore Scott Portelli's extensive portfolio of internationally award-winning wildlife, underwater, aerial and landscape photography. Captured across every continent, these images showcase decades of exploration, technical expertise and a commitment to documenting the world's most remarkable places and species.

Wildlife‍

Underwater

Landscapes

Aerial

Wildlife

This collection showcases some of Scott Portelli's most celebrated wildlife images, captured over more than three decades documenting extraordinary species and wild places across the globe.

From the frozen landscapes of Antarctica to tropical coral reefs, remote islands and ancient forests, each photograph tells the story of an encounter with the natural world.

Two white polar bears are playing on the snow, one lying on its side and the other on top, amidst a snowy landscape.
A elephant seal with its mouth open lying in tall green grass
A penguin standing on rocky ground near a small water pond, with many penguins in the background on a grassy area, snow-capped mountains, and glaciers in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
A group of penguins standing on ice or snow, with a large ice formation or iceberg and a blue sky in the background.
Group of penguins walking on a rocky beach with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
A close-up view of an orca whale's dorsal fin in the water, with snow-covered mountains and a pink and purple sunset sky in the background.
A seal resting on a dark sandy beach with ocean waves, a ship in the distance, and mountains under a cloudy sky.
A polar bear lying on snow with a rocky outcrop in the background.
A close-up of a brown penguin chick with its eyes closed, standing outdoors against a cloudy sky, with other penguins in the background.
Two adult emperor penguins standing face-to-face with a chick between them on snow, surrounded by a large group of penguins in the background, in a cold, icy environment.
Capture of bioluminescent creatures in the ocean, emitting glowing blue-green light as they move through the dark water.
Close-up of a spotted shark with its mouth open showing sharp teeth, swimming in turquoise water.
A group of seven King penguins standing on a grassy area with a colorful pinkish-purple sky in the background.
Black and white photo of a gorilla standing outdoors near bushes and trees.
A large group of emperor penguins, both adults and chicks, gathered on the snowy Antarctic landscape.
A close-up of a seal lying on grass, facing the camera.
A group of elephants resting on a snowy, icy landscape near a body of water with birds flying overhead, in a cold, foggy environment.
A reindeer standing on a patch of grass with a snowy, cracked ground background.
Two Emperor penguins with their heads raised and beaks pointing upward, with a blurred background of other penguins.
Iceberg with four penguins on it in the Arctic or Antarctic.
A whale's tail emerging from icy Arctic waters with snow and icebergs in the background.
A seal yawning with its mouth wide open, lying on snow in a cold, icy environment.
Two adult penguins face each other with their beaks touching, looking down at a cute penguin chick between them.
Young gorilla sitting among green foliage.
Group of seals swimming in icy Arctic waters with icebergs in the background.

Underwater

Beneath the surface lies a world few people have the opportunity to experience. From curious whales and playful seals to vibrant coral reefs, sharks and marine life, these images reveal the beauty and diversity of our oceans.

Captured over decades of diving and photographing underwater environments around the world, this collection celebrates the extraordinary moments, behaviours and ecosystems that exist beneath the waves.

A close-up of a gray whale swimming underwater, showing its head and part of its body with detailed patterns and spots.
A seahorse swimming underwater amid seaweed and aquatic plants with sunlight filtering through the water surface.
Multiple cuttlefish swimming over a coral reef with sea plants in clear underwater water.
A large whale surfacing in the ocean with part of its body above water and part submerged, under a partly cloudy sky.
Two sea turtles interacting with a large jellyfish underwater.
A bell submerged underwater with bubbles and sunlight streaming through the water.
A whale with a calf swimming in the ocean.
A seal swimming underwater among colorful seaweed and coral.
A seal swimming underwater among brown and green seaweed with large dark eyes and whiskers visible.
A sea turtle swimming underwater with a jellyfish.
A seal swimming underwater.
A seahorse swimming underwater among aquatic plants with sunlight shining through the water surface.
Underwater photo of a jellyfish with a bell-shaped body, with sunlight filtering through water from above.
A large sperm whale swimming in deep blue ocean water.
A whale swimming underwater with divers above, viewed from below.
A close-up of a Grey Seal swimming underwater in the ocean.

Landscapes

From towering mountain ranges and ancient forests to frozen polar wilderness and dramatic coastlines, landscapes tell the story of the places that shape our planet.

Captured across some of the world's most remote and spectacular destinations, this collection showcases the scale, beauty and ever-changing nature of Earth's wild environments. Each image reflects a moment in time, revealing the light, atmosphere and landscapes that inspire exploration and a deeper connection with the natural world.

A scenic landscape of a large lake surrounded by green shrubbery, with mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A calm lake reflecting mountains with snow patches and a small village with houses along the shore.
Iceberg floating in cold ocean water under a cloudy sky.
Close-up of blue ice formations and crevices in an icy landscape.
A large rocky sea stack rising from the ocean with smaller rocks around it, under a clear blue sky.
A large glacier with an ice arch, surrounded by snow and ice, with a colony of penguins at the base.
Rocky beach shoreline with waves washing over the sand and large moss-covered boulders, a forested hillside on the left, and a partly cloudy sky overhead.
Seagulls gathered on an iceberg floating in a green lake, with rocky, fog-covered mountains in the background.
Aerial view of a large ice formation floating in the ocean with dark clouds overhead.
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Icebergs floating in cold ocean water with dark, snow-covered rocks in the background.
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Aerial

Aerial photography reveals the natural world from an entirely different perspective, uncovering patterns, scale and landscapes that can only be appreciated from above.

Captured across coastlines, oceans, deserts, forests and polar regions around the world, this collection showcases the beauty, diversity and raw power of our planet. Each image offers a unique view of the landscapes and ecosystems that define some of Earth's most extraordinary places.

An aerial view of a river delta with winding water channels, adjacent land with patches of green vegetation, and a large body of water on the right side.
Close-up of an orange desert dune with snow or salt forming a white, feathered pattern along the edge.
Close-up of a marble surface with swirling brown, tan, and white patterns.
A close-up of a rusted, corroded metal surface with peeling paint and cracks, showing signs of aging and oxidation.
Close-up aerial view of cracked dry earth with a small circular depression in the center, resembling a dried-up salt flat or desert surface.
A colorful, abstract aerial view of a landscape with different textures and colors, featuring a prominent curved land formation with shades of brown, yellow, green, and dark blue.
Aerial view of a winding river flowing through a landscape with patches of green trees and brown, barren land.
Satellite image of a river branching and flowing through a desert landscape with dry terrain and sparse vegetation.
An aerial view of a dense tropical forest with an abandoned airplane in the center.
Aerial view of a wrecked, abandoned airplane fuselage overgrown by green plants and trees.
Aerial view of a coastline with clear turquoise waters on one side and green land on the other, featuring a pattern of submerged rocks or coral formations.
Aerial view of a rugged river delta with winding water channels and sandy banks.
Aerial view of a landscape with a large turquoise body of water, sandy shores, and arid land with dirt roads and sparse vegetation.
School of dolphins swimming underwater with clear water and sunlight reflections.
An aerial view of a circular pier extending into a body of water with a building on it, positioned along a narrow land strip that curves along the coastline. The water is clear, revealing the seabed with some dark patches.
Close-up of a desert landscape with sandstone formations and layered rock patterns.
Close-up of a sand dune in a desert, showing intricate ripples and shadows with a small patch of dark sand.