It is a lot harder to shoot underwater when you are gutting yourself laughing while a leopard seal consistently shoves a penguin in your face– especially when you realize her not-so-threatening threat display is actually meant for her own reflection in the camera dome. During a National Geographic assignment in Antarctica, I had one of the wildest experiences of my career when this massive, beautiful female leopard seal tried to feed me penguins for four days straight. She started out polite enough but grew increasingly frustrated when I refused each meal. By the fourth day, she was practically hitting me over the head with penguins. Her stubborn generosity touched my heart and will stay with me for the rest of my life. With @goranehlme. Click the link in my bio to read the full story in my latest bulletin. #leopardseal #seal #antarctica #storytelling #gratitude #journeyofalifetime