Sitka, Alaska Humpback Whales

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Viathelens

Viathelens

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In Sitka seeking Humpback Whales. Also got to watch the fishing boats in action yesterday, that was really fun to see and photograph. Here are a few shots. My little MacBook Air does not have enough power to import all of the many photos so picking through a few. These whales bubble-feed, all going down to the bottom together, stirring up the food, then coming up together to eat it. I have no idea how they get so close but stay so graceful in action.
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MikeJ said:
Wow, those are amazing! And what an honor to be so close to such graceful, majestic creatures!
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There was a couple of times when it got crazy...bubbles right beside the boat as a whale passed under the bow. Twice they came up right beside us, too close for a 100mm lens. They appear to be creatures of habit...circle around their territory, then dive, gracefully one at a time, then down for 2-3 minutes, then they pop up somewhere to feed. There is no way to tell where they will pop up, as far as I could tell. Boat ride canceled today due to bad weather, hoping tomorrow, the last day, pans out for a last boat ride.
 
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Viathelens said:
In Sitka seeking Humpback Whales. Also got to watch the fishing boats in action yesterday, that was really fun to see and photograph. Here are a few shots. My little MacBook Air does not have enough power to import all of the many photos so picking through a few. These whales bubble-feed, all going down to the bottom together, stirring up the food, then coming up together to eat it. I have no idea how they get so close but stay so graceful in action.View attachment 58338View attachment 58339View attachment 58340View attachment 58341View attachment 58342
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Awesome set. Doesn’t get any better than that, Well done👍👍👍👍
 
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NorthernFocus said:
These are awesome shots. I've always wanted to get down there for the herring run. How about the eagles?
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So far, not a lot of eagle action although we are seeing a few of them. They were not too interested yesterday in the herring. The tour guide I'm with does an eagle run, too, in Haines I think. I have not done that one.
 
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Viathelens said:
In Sitka seeking Humpback Whales. Also got to watch the fishing boats in action yesterday, that was really fun to see and photograph. Here are a few shots. My little MacBook Air does not have enough power to import all of the many photos so picking through a few. These whales bubble-feed, all going down to the bottom together, stirring up the food, then coming up together to eat it. I have no idea how they get so close but stay so graceful in action.View attachment 58338View attachment 58339View attachment 58340View attachment 58341View attachment 58342
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Viathelens said:
In Sitka seeking Humpback Whales. Also got to watch the fishing boats in action yesterday, that was really fun to see and photograph. Here are a few shots. My little MacBook Air does not have enough power to import all of the many photos so picking through a few. These whales bubble-feed, all going down to the bottom together, stirring up the food, then coming up together to eat it. I have no idea how they get so close but stay so graceful in action.View attachment 58338View attachment 58339View attachment 58340View attachment 58341View attachment 58342
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Great shots and amazing experience!
 
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Viathelens said:
In Sitka seeking Humpback Whales. Also got to watch the fishing boats in action yesterday, that was really fun to see and photograph. Here are a few shots. My little MacBook Air does not have enough power to import all of the many photos so picking through a few. These whales bubble-feed, all going down to the bottom together, stirring up the food, then coming up together to eat it. I have no idea how they get so close but stay so graceful in action.View attachment 58338View attachment 58339View attachment 58340View attachment 58341View attachment 58342
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Wunderbar!
 
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Viathelens said:
In Sitka seeking Humpback Whales. Also got to watch the fishing boats in action yesterday, that was really fun to see and photograph. Here are a few shots. My little MacBook Air does not have enough power to import all of the many photos so picking through a few. These whales bubble-feed, all going down to the bottom together, stirring up the food, then coming up together to eat it. I have no idea how they get so close but stay so graceful in action.View attachment 58338View attachment 58339View attachment 58340View attachment 58341View attachment 58342
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You nailed it, on the water to boot with D850/500Pf. Beautiful set of photos. You’ll have more I’m sure when home. Post more. Well done!
 
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Wow, I am amazed that they are already back in Alaska. Great shots! You had much, much better luck than I did when I went whale watching in Sitka. Do you know if this is the normal season for them?
 
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