This is an authorized adaptation in English of a post in French by @marc-allaria: SE REVEILLER AVEC LES BALEINES
As my primary language is not English, there are probably some mistakes in this post.
All photographs by @marc-allaria
Humpback whales - Cabo Verde
I have been sheltered for a good week in front of the village of Tarrafal do São Nicolau. I know the island well, having been there several times. Here, mountain hiking dominates. Incredible cliffs, roads steeped in history, villages perched in improbable places, in short, my legs are tired but I want more. However this morning, my legs are really too heavy and I prefer to get up quietly and I am not in a rush to wake up.
Breakfast is placed in the cockpit, I am about to start my awakening gently, and then a sound, a sound of breathing caught my attention. I know this noise and I know perfectly well what it represents. A quick glance finally convinced me. I am not the only one looking for shelter in this bay. Humpback whales, some of which are still in the heart of the Cape Verde archipelago, sometimes come here to rest in peace. Battle stations, I abandon the warmth of my breakfast, I put on my still wet and cold wetsuit, load submarine box, drone, and fins, and throw myself in my dinghy.
On the approach, I spot not one but two whales. Both individuals appear to be of good height, perhaps one larger than the other. I approach smoothly, shut off the motor from a distance, and let the current drift toward them. In my haste, I make a small error of judgment. When I get into the water and approach one of them, I realize that it is quite fearful and that it is not in fact an adult. Its size fooled me. It really is a calf, certainly native to a later year. I abandon the idea of diving. I don't like to provoke the protective instinct of a mother who is double the size of her calf!
I will spend two beautiful hours observing them from a good distance and sending my drone to keep good memories and share them with you. I also keep seeing that the drone does not frighten them in any way. I had noticed this before, I am now certain of it.
Welcome back to them towards northern latitudes.
Las ballenas siempre me han dado mucho miedo por el echo de estar en el mar en un bote y venga un animal tan grande aletea y voltea el bote hay no que miedo jajaja. Pero eso no pasa aqui al menos. Saludos amigo
Hey @vcelier as being a Diver since ages, I saw a lot big fish but not yet whales.
Thanks for your support for the **week 200 of the #BeerSaturday challenge. I still remember you visiting the #HiveMeetupAachen some time ago.
Never too late !! We are at the end of the season here at Cabo Verde. It will be the turn of south hemisphere in the next month.
Wow, really cool and soothing sights. Nice how these gargantuan things are not so dangerous.
Not agressive at all. Only potentially dangerous if you are too close to them. A simple little stroller from such a big animal could hurt !!!
Amazing stuff @marc-allaria
Must have been fun being around em. I've never got to see them anywhere else apart from pictures. One day for sure.
The first drone shot with the dinghy gives a sense of just how big they are and the colour of the water is amazing!
Good translation Monsieur, merci beaucoup :-)
This must be a nice experience. The photographs are so cool.
Thank you ! Unforgetable experience yes!
Thank you for sharing
All vey cool shots they are a amazing animal 👍
Hi @vcelier, These animals allowed you to have a pleasant awakening and better yet better they allowed themselves to be photographed and let us also admire them by observing your post, thank you for this.
Happy day
Bonjour Vincent @vcelier , voici l'article suivant: https://www.ecency.com/hive-119888/@marc-allaria/plonger-a-carical-story-6
Merci
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Those are wonderful pictures ❤️ Did you find any adults who welcomed your company?
I've never heard of a humpback attacking, but it's definitely not a good idea to provoke any mother!
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Came across this post after following a rabbit-hole; what absolutely stunning photography - @marc-allaria - these are brilliant, and, worth a visit, despite being 11 months since the post went up. In a HIVE ocean today with a million negative posts, this one just took my breath away for all the right reasons. I hope you've continued hunting the most perfect images.
My French is poor, mais bonjour mon ami!