Seeing is believing when it comes to viewing the wildlife that frequents the nutrient rich waters of Vancouver Island. Today our guests from Germany, Mexico, Winnipeg, Ontario and Victoria headed out on the 10am Zodiac to get a glimpse of that wildlife. Our skipper Mark, took us east and then north up Haro Strait to find those illusive ' ORCA '. The sharp eyes of our experienced skipper caught sight of them close to Piers Island. We watched these incredible mammals moving slowly through the water. Three large male Transient Orca were identified as T14, T 30A and T11A. It was interesting to see some of the family groups together. Harbour Seals, Harbour Porpoise and Bald Eagles were also seen on our return. The incredible scenery along the way made this trip very special. 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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