Whales are everywhere! On, under and breaching over the water during this peak of whale season. Today, on my kayak, even with a swell bumping up the surface, and the wind blowing the spray and sound away quickly, I could observe and hear whales close, far and way distant.
When I heard a swish, I looked to my left to see a huge, up to 45 feet and 40 ton whale in full breach. The whale seemed to rise out of the water in slow motion and do a twist in the air. He was stalled in the air for a moment as I could hear the water running off his body. The thud he came down with was felt in my belly. What a thrill!
Whale photography is extremely challenging. After missing the shot of a whale breach right next to me, I have now perfected holding my camera in my hand while paddling, ready for that prize photo op. I am still waiting!
The prize photo was obtained when a mom and baby swam under my kayak and I held the camera under the water. That is baby looking straight up at me, zoomed in,with mom next to her. When I zoomed out, there they go, swimming away.
Wow!Impressive writing and PICS. Was led here from my lurking on Don's site after he mentioned the shark...incident. Again, wow! Wondering where you were specifically (so I can avoid it...not as brave as you)
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