Sunday, January 8, 2017

Humpback Whales at Green Wharf

A humpback whale and her calf have been spending some time in False Narrows this week, and yesterday I managed to get a few photos of them near Green Wharf.  The lighting conditions weren't exactly ideal for photography, but it was a wonderful experience nonetheless - these were the first whales I've ever seen in the wild!  Very cool to have them come this close and seemingly not pay any attention to the human activity around them.

Humpback Whale Approaching

Humpback Whale

Humpback Whale Up Close

Humpback Whale in False Narrows

Humpback Whale Near Green Wharf, Gabriola
Here's a short video clip of the whales exhaling as they float near the wharf:

Humpback Whales at Green Wharf, Gabriola on YouTube

2 comments:

  1. Awesome, Cliff! Can I share these?

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  2. Thanks, Carol! Feel free to share them if you like.

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