'Who would have known how exciting the 3.30pm, Friday afternoon, Ocean Magic trip would be as Capt. Shaun headed the vessel, crew and guests on board out of the harbour toward east and the San Juan Islands. L Pod had been sighted earlier at Salmon Bank and were still milling around off San Juan island. Several groups were south and heading west when we caught up with them and they seemed to be in a playful mood with breach and tail- lob behaviours. The Orca, members of L Pod, seemed to be in a happy mood, perhaps tummies full of Salmon. They gave our guests a big thrill as we watched their 'show' for us. Our expert crew shared their knowledge with those on board. Once again, it was a most exhilarating experience spent with these magnificent Orca, the Southern Residents. 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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