Breaching Transient

Posted by mikullashbee on Mon Apr 27, 2015 2:24 pm

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Hi all, I haven't posted an image in this section for quite some time,although i love looking at them.Mainly because my primary focus is on birds. However, i recently joined a friend who is a real whale lover. We had the opportunity to follow a small group of transient Killer whales off of the south tip of Vancouver Island,B.C. The group was very playful and we had several chances with this large male breaching. I zoomed out on this one to include the mountains of the olympic range in Washington.
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by Pralay Lahiry on Mon Apr 27, 2015 3:56 pm

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Magnificent vista and beautifully timed.

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by Carol Clarke on Mon Apr 27, 2015 4:54 pm

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You certainly made a wise choice to include that background vista Michael, the wider view of the mountains adds so much to the capture of the breaching orca. This playful pod must have been amazing to watch!

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by Cindy Marple on Mon Apr 27, 2015 8:20 pm

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The inclusion of the landscape behind adds a lot to this image. You sure captured a good position on him as well. Very nice.

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by johan on Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:19 pm

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What an awesome photo, you should be mighty proud of this! Technical excellence as well as a great subject in a spectacular setting. Very appealing photo that should adorn your wall.

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by Mark Boranyak on Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:35 am

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This is lovely, Michael.

Great timing and an excellent animal shot in its environment.

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by mikullashbee on Tue Apr 28, 2015 4:13 pm

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Thanks for all the kind comments. It truly was an amazing spectacle that will not soon be forgotten. I am definitely printing this one to hang in my office.

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by Nate Chappell on Tue Apr 28, 2015 6:01 pm

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Super image with the background, action and setting here Michael, congrats!

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by Gary Briney on Tue Apr 28, 2015 6:21 pm

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Outstanding shot -- the mountains add a lot. I might be tempted to add a touch more shadow contrast to accentuate them a bit.

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by Morkel Erasmus on Wed Apr 29, 2015 12:11 am

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This is awesomesauce!

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by william bickle on Wed Apr 29, 2015 2:55 pm

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Great Timing and amazing Background Capture.

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by Lerkes on Thu Apr 30, 2015 4:40 am

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A very wise choice including the mountains - love it.

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by Sougata De on Thu Apr 30, 2015 6:15 am

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lovely image. Well taken.

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by Missy Mandel on Mon May 04, 2015 6:01 am

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Mike this is a stunning moment caught and spectacular image. Congrats on a well deserved EP!

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by PopeShawnPaul on Mon May 04, 2015 9:28 am

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Great shot Mike. I'll be heading out there soon for Puffins in my boat. I usually run into the Orca's about 1 in 10 trips.

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by Robert Sabin on Tue May 05, 2015 8:32 pm

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Carol Clarke wrote:You certainly made a wise choice to include that background vista Michael, the wider view of the mountains adds so much to the capture of the breaching orca. This playful pod must have been amazing to watch!

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by dissent on Wed May 06, 2015 4:43 pm

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A definite keeper. Superb!

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by Gen Benjamin on Sat May 09, 2015 3:34 pm

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Wow awesome image. I hope one day to witness and capture a sight like this as well as you have here.
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by kiran on Sun May 10, 2015 10:33 pm

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Sensational....a most meaningful image of an Orca that I have ever seen ! This should go on the cover of some travel magazine.

Congrats on the EP, very well deserved ! This could win in some competition, you never know...