For the past 2 years this whale has entered into a harbour not far from where I live. He/she spends about 2 weeks during the end of May feeding on herring. The whale swims in very close to shore. I took these photos from the shore using the 500 end of my 200-500 lens. Needless to say, the whale draws a big crowd and this year caused a 5 hour long traffic jam (the main highway was closed for repair)! In honour of the name of the town with the harbour, the whale has been nicknamed the Holyrood whale. Holyrood is a 30 minute drive from St. John's, Newfoundland. The 3 photos are from one rise out of the water to feed on the herring. As usual, constructive comments are welcome.

Very nice sequence, Kathy.

Makes me think of the words from one of Simon & Garfunkel's songs. "I'd rather be a hammer than a nail....". Here it's better to be a whale than a herring.

Rassie said:

Very nice sequence, Kathy.

Makes me think of the words from one of Simon & Garfunkel's songs. "I'd rather be a hammer than a nail....". Here it's better to be a whale than a herring.

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Thank you Rassie

Fantastic series Kathy

Yezdi said:

Fantastic series Kathy

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Thank you Yezdi

Lovely place, sighting and images, Kathy!

Callie said:

Lovely place, sighting and images, Kathy!

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Thanks Callie

Fantastic set Kathy!!!

gordon_g said:

Fantastic set Kathy!!!

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Thanks Gordon