The 12:15 Ocean Magic Adventure was pure magic. We set out of the harbor and headed off to the north end of San Juan Island. Capt Shamus "Shamu" a veteran skipper with Prince of Whales had us in perfect postion as the Orca worked their way north bound close to shore. These were the magestic Killer Whales of J K and L pods. Such a perfect afternoon of whale watching...but it gets better. We head west to the south west tip of James Island and we hook up with Transient Orca. These mammal eating Killer Whales were playing, spyhoping and breaching. First Mate Brad "Dyner" and Marine Biologists Mika and Nicola gave in depth commentary about Ocra through out the trip. Just another perfect day on the water with Prince of Whales. Photos by Clint "Orcawizard"
Most of the images on the blog are shot with a 400 mm telephoto lens. Because of our restrictions around wildlife (100+ meters), we use powerful lenses to better share orca activity that passengers see on their trips. Keep in mind this also heavily compresses space between objects. We also crop images for best blog viewing.
The videos are generally shot in wide angle and are very realistic to what the eye sees on the boat. Please enjoy the photos for the telephoto view, and the videos for a boat based, real life passenger view.
Prince of Whales Youtube
We've upped our anti with new HD videos shot by Orcagirl. Videos will be shot every Wed and Thursday on the 3:30pm Ocean Magic 2 Adventure. Stay tuned..
Race Rocks Reserve
Amazing ecological reserve we visit on our tours
Clint Rivers / Orcawizard
Orcawizard's photo is currently featured in the blog banner. Click his picture to see his website
Marie O'Shaughnessy / Orca Magic
Photographer and blogger Orca Magic
Mark Malleson / Mallard
Mallard is POW's principal photographer and orca expert. Click his picture to see his website.
Brian Glennon / Beemer
Beemer is a zodiac diver and photographer at POW. Please click his picture to see his website.
Maria Chantelle Tucker / Orcagirl
Orcagirl is POW's Web, Media & Blog Master. Click her photo to visit her website.
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