A small type B orca changing her direction to investigate the large vessel due to her curious nature. This photo is from the same encounter we had on March 8, 2018 near deception Island, where these pods of orca were chasing and herding Antarctic fur seals in large numbers. I am honestly still going through the 100’s & 100’s of photos I took from that 20 minute encounter and will be sending quite a few ID photographs to various researchers and data bases, along with the date, time and GPS position of the encounter. As well as, a short write up of what behaviour observations we witnessed and their general direction of travel.
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Orca hunting and chasing Antarctic Fur Seals
As well as various other photographs I’ve used from the same encounter in other posts
The unknown emotional capabilities of Orca ~ PART 1
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Oooo so exciting to be that close! Have you ever swam with a whale? That might be dangerous idk
I have quite a few times. it is really intimidating but you aren't afraid, simply mesmerized by their graceful movements
Wow so close!
they do get closer, which is rare but it is one of those moments that just stays with you
I can imagine, It's one of my life goals to see an Orca so I am loving seeing your photographs!
I hope you get to achieve this goal very soon. I warn you though it is very addictive to interact with these mammals...
Thank you! I can see how it would be, I have had dreams about seeing them and wanting to jump in with them, when I saw whales in Scotland I wanted to do the same! They are just such amazing animals, so intelligent, they have a real spiritual presence.
Holy crap, that was some luck getting that shot.
A beautiful creature and a beautiful photograph
What a beautiful photo and how lucky to have it so close
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Waw ikan paus apa itu ya, sangat cantik