Baatsfjord on the Varanger Peninsula in Norway, north of the Arctic Circle, is an amazing location for photographing sea ducks, as it remains ice-free throughout the year. As a result, many sea ducks spend the winter there before leaving for their breeding grounds in Siberia in spring.
The main attraction for me was the opportunity to capture images of the spectacular King Eiders. Each morning, I had access to an excellent floating hide in the harbour, with openings right at the water surface. This gave me a wonderful opportunity to photograph this beautiful King Eider at eye level as it swam close by.