Planet Earth 11

[Cleoriff]

It's finally here...10 years after the original Planet Earth and well worth the wait. Filming technology has come a long way in the decade since the first series. It has become possible to get even closer to nature, show things in new ways, show new things. The planet itself has changed in those 10 years, too; never has it been more fragile and precious.

Narrated by the wonderful Sir David Attenborough so it could be nothing more than superb

The first episode was about Islands and their inhabitants.

We saw Pygmy Sloths travelling miles (slowly) and swimming across a lake.....in order to mate.

Komodo Dragons fighting to the death...again to get mating rights...

Then in typical OMG filming we saw baby marine iguana hatchlings....appearing out of the sand and making a run to meet up with the adults basking on the rocks....and suddenly being chased by dozens of Racer snakes. Some made it...others did not.

This one was lucky....

Breathtaking, Stunning  and well worth the watch....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02544td

[jonsie]

I've watched a lot of nature programmes here and the photography these days is amazing. Looking forward to this.

[Cleoriff]

You really must watch @jonsie Official trailer here for anyone who hasn't seen it. Music by Hans Zimmer

[Martin-O2]

I watched this last night. The shots were fantastic! Poor penguins though, they had a rough time getting back to the nesting area.  

[Anonymous]

I missed it last night ... luvved the trailer @Cleoriff = the fox jumping into the snow on the hunt is just one example, stunning isn't the word ... havn't we come a long way since we thought time-lapse photography was the tops 

I'll see if it's on the BBC iPlayer

[Anonymous]

I missed this too, wil look to record the series now the trailer is fantastic, the camera work is amazing. Whetted my appetite.

[viridis]

Something I'll be booting up the iplayer for I think..
Looks epic.

[Cleoriff]

It is on iPlayer @Anonymous

I particularly love the end part where the producers and camera crew explain what lengths they go to in order to produce those stunning shots....No wonder it took 10 years between Planet Earth 1 and 2...

[jonsie]

It's on my viewing list tonight .

[Cleoriff]

By the way there are 6 episodes

1. Islands (shown last night)
2. Mountains
3. Jungles
4. Deserts
5. Grasslands
6. Cities

So, next week we will be watching unseen footage of snow leopards I can't wait. Those of you who know my love of big cats will understand...