'Todays Zodiac trips, the10 am and 2pm were skippered by our experienced driver, Mark "Mallard". All our international travellers on board enjoyed the sunny weather and calm seas. We soon found a Humpback whale just south of Albert Head. It was a very illusive animal taking deep dives. We spent some time at this spot and then headed toward Race Rocks to experience the noisy Steller and California Sea Lions. Several were in the water enjoying a romp amongst the bull kelp. One was seen chomping on a fish, A quick scout along the Metchosin shoreline revealed three Bald Eagles. We soon got reports of three other Humpbacks heading east toward scenic Mt.Baker. We spent time with these huge whales while one or two sea lions played with them. Once again our time on the water was most exciting. Discovering the abundant wildlife on the west coast can be very rewarding . Photos by Marie "Orca-Magic"
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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