Seven Natural Wonders of The World: On Assignment with Nokia Lumia
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Arctic Portraits

Meet a Lapland Shaman, dogsled musher, and more-locals who survive and thrive in one of the world's harshest homelands.

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Brrrrrrr. National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez and videographer John Burcham bundle up in layers of heat-conserving gear to explore the frozen forest above Levi, Finland.
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Reijo Jaaskelainen, dog musher and owner of Finland's Levi Husky Park, bundles up for a bracing January ride.
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Jari Rorn, a Lapland Shaman, braves minus 35° C cold on the frozen lake near his home in Finland's far north. A life-long resident, even he admits the morning is chilly.
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A photographer's shadow looms between frosted trees in Levi Snow Park, Finland.
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Assignment Journal

Assignment Journal

Stephen's personal diary and favorite photos bring his journey to life.

Gallery: Far North Action

Gallery: Far North Action

Stephen captures the fun and adventure of wilderness snowshoeing, climbing frozen waterfalls, and wild dogsled rides while snow swirls, temperatures fall, and sun disappears.

Zoom to Discover

Zoom to Discover

Zoom in and interact with these images to discover hidden details in an icy landscape of Arctic mystery.

Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Explore them All!

Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Explore them All!

Follow National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez on his incredible assignment to explore and capture the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.