Our adventure on the 3:30 Ocean Magic was a treat. Capt. Shaun took us around the Southern tip of Vancouver Island and caught up with Transient KIller Whales. These Orca were working there way along the coastline and seemed in a hurry, porpoising out of the water for air as the made their way along. Just a thrill to see the power as they push through the rough water with spray flying. We followed them along as they made their way towards Race Rocks. Our passengers enjoyed this great viewing of the mammal eating Orca. Our trip then took us through Race Rocks Ecological Reserve. Here the Steller Sea Lions and California Sea Lions sat high on the rocks, basking in the sunshine. As we left Race Rocks we went by the largest group of Sea Gulls I have ever seen. There were thousands of them, all working a huge bait ball. Capt. Shaun then headed East and found two Humpback Whales. These great whales put on a show, showing tail on their deep dives. The wildlife viewing was spectacular yet again with Prince of Whales!
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
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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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