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Whale Safari 2


Whale Safari 2
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Copyright: Els van den Berkhof (Hendrika) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1661 W: 528 N: 3838] (16834)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-07
Categories: Nature, Decisive Moment, Action
Camera: Konica Minolta Dynax 5D, Sigma 70-300 f/4-5.6 II APO
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Vandana's Favorites I, Norway/Nordland [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-06-30 7:32
Viewed: 716
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 78
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Yesterday's picture got some comments I will answer here.
Janneman and IsPhotography made the remark that the edge of the boat could have be horizontal. Answer to that however difficult it was because of the movement of the boat, I should have corrected that when doing the PP work - so they are quite right.
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Rob (Viking) would have liked more whale in the picture - he is also right, but there are two things you see when going on a safari and that is a part of the whale's back and if you are very lucky, as I was, a big part of the tail just before he is diving.
He also said that it was all too close up; that then was a poor choise of me.
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Hans felt for the photographer in the cold - well Hans, my hands were also extremely cold, however when seeing a whale having fun next to the boat, you totally forget that, it's only after the trip that you realise that you are almost frozen.
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Joop Schotsman was also disappointed that he could not see more of the whale, however he enjoyed the story.
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Today's upload shows what I was hoping to see, the moment before the spermwhale actually dives!
The time in the frame is for the benefit of the research centre who will use this picture when renewing their website www.whalesafari.no (whalesafari Andenes).
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The grandchildren and 2 of the neighbours children just went home, so for me that meant having the opportunity to upload a picture.
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Have a nice weekend,
Els
Kilted-Arab, NecipP, Niva, Viking, vandana2923, NellyD, harpya, Janone, JohnTulip, Ejtaan, Bianca, s_a_s_h_a, norenastramus, geterdone, wishlist, Dingo has marked this note useful
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To Dingo: horizonHendrika 1 07-29 12:04
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I went whale-watching in New Zealand 3 or 4 years ago...saw plenty but caught nothing as good as this shot. Catching the diving whale is just superb - wonderful picture and I am very envious!

I like the gull just over the horizon, adds even more interest.

Hello this is a superbly timed sharp shot nicely done technically tfs rgds Necip.

Good morning Els

Well my friend this is just beautiful in every way, I like the shot yesterday as it told a tale of wet windy sea conditions. This image is different all together, absolutely beautiful, graceful and shapely. You caught this at the perfect moment and its gone straight into my favourites,this image could easily be on the wallabove my fireplace I love it

TFS regards Helen

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  • Niva Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 862 W: 0 N: 398] (5639)
  • [2007-06-30 7:59]
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A typical but ALWAYS very amazing flagrante of a whale jumping!!! You´ve done a beautiful capture, Els !!! I liked it very much!
TFS and HAVE FUN!
Greetings from the Atlantic Sea ,Recife,
Nivaldo

Hallo Elsje
Hier geniet ik van joh. Mooi genomen ! Groet
Rob

Nicely captured. Reminds me of the time I went out here in the River to see these big mammals. Fascinating. Keep them coming. Nice series

Hello Els,

This is wonderful capture of the sperm whale. Perfect timing, sharp. TFS

Vandana

Hoi Els,

Wat een mooie opname zeg!
Wij hebben vorig jaar in Canada ook een walvissentocht gemaakt, maar helaas, toen geen walvissen gezien (wel veel dolfijnen, wat het toch weer goedmaakte..).
Dit ziet er erg indrukwekkend uit, heel mooi!

Groetjes, Nel

Aha, er is er nog minstens 1 ..... dus nóg niet uitgeroeid. ;-) Laten we er maar zuinig op zijn, nietwaar? Wat een kanjers van beesten zijn dit toch ! Mooi vastgelegd!
groeten,
Joop!

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3266 W: 79 N: 2548] (17273)
  • [2007-06-30 14:19]
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Awow.What a very special moment you've captured here, Els.
Worth all the money you spend on this trip.
This picture is sure not able to explain the excitement you must have had, while this giant was passing the boat.
Really an magnificent moment. Bravo and thanks for sharing.
Fijne avond, Jan

Heerlijke opname Elzebelske
Gelukkig stond jij ver genoeg , anders hadden we weer een Dorus Rijkers reddings operatie moeten ondernemen .

Wij hebben ooit levende ''mini Wales. van dichtbij gezien, een uur buitengaans op Tenerife.
Ze zijn plm. 3 meter.. het leuke is , ik had dochter Mandy bij mij (18 toen) en een vriendin..
De meiden gingen met snorkels en zwemvliezen heel zachtjes het water in.. doken .. kwamen af en to boven om lucht te happen..Zeker 15-20 minuten...

Ok.. Klommen weer in de boot, spraken een paar minuten geen woord, begonnen toen alletwee op het zelfde moment te huilen !!!

Pap, (dochter) ze waren zoooo mooi en lief .. ze kwamen vlak bij ons, ik heb ze aangeraakt en dat was ok.. ook waren er babies bij.. Wheeee wheeeeeee snotter snotter ...
Dochter is nu 31, nog hebben we het er wel eens over .. en steeds ook vochtige ogen....
Oh Ja, daar heten ze: Pilot Whales.

Mooie nuttige TL foto Els.
Groet uit het Haagsche:
\John

Fantastisch!
kan er niets anders van zeggen. wat moet dat een prachtig gezicht zijn geweest.... echt geweldig zo'n mega-dier zo dicht bij.... echt top!

Gr.,
Anneke

..hi Els..
Ha!..
..Now, we can see the tail, and I think that a next photo will already be entire whale...?!!!
Fantastic capture!!
Nice weekend for you,Els..
m..

Hi Els,

Great capture, excellent timing! A 'goosebump' moment I can imagine.... TFS! Bianca.

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  • Jens Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 674 W: 56 N: 1216] (4621)
  • [2007-06-30 16:56]
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Hi Els.
It would have been great to se the hole whale – no I am joking. I think it’s a great photo, sharp, action, simply a great shot.
All the best
Jens.

Ja, dit betaald de vakantie! Hiervoor ga je op pad he Els?
Een goud moment! Doei
Joos

Hello Els,
An image full of poetry!
Very well composed, and I'm sure Rob didn't expect the whale to come up and pose full frontal, hehehe...
Atmosphere and special light is well captured!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Els
Nice clear and sharp picture. My 'abstract eye' tells me that you nee nedd a closer crop arround the tail to show only tail and water.
TFS
Andrei

Hi Els,
Wonderful! Great POV, one of my favorite ocean images. Perfect sharpness, detail and colors.
I have one painted on my living room wall. If you recall - I love Dolphins (I'm still not able to place a link - here goes another attempt :)

I tried...and gave up :O

TFS
and a nice weekend to you too.
Regards,
Lurdes
PT

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1650 W: 0 N: 1] (10591)
  • [2007-07-01 8:55]

Mooie spectaculaire foto Els
Lekker scherp en mooi beeldvullend.
Gr Jos
P**

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  • dbp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 702 W: 11 N: 91] (3504)
  • [2007-07-01 9:08]

hi Els
great shot excellent moment shot
amazing
David

Amaai ! Mooi en machtig !!
Eerlijk Els, ik denk als ik op die boot zou gestaan hebben, dat ik zou vergeten om te fotograferen ...
( en je kan niet eens fluiten om nog eens het kunstje te vertonen hé )

Prachtig !

Jan

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  • NINIX Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 332 W: 151 N: 575] (6243)
  • [2007-07-01 14:35]
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Ha Els,

Prachtige prent. Dat moet een super ervaring zijn deze joekels zo rond te zien spartelen.

De grijs/blauwen em grijs/groenen vind ik goed.

Groet,

Hendrik NINIX

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5039 W: 178 N: 5894] (31479)
  • [2007-07-01 18:09]
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Hello Els

Beautiful visual, I won my weekend, that is fantastic, fortunate you of having that as show. Fascinating!
Congratulations for showing us these beauties.

Sérgio
:)

Hi Els,
May be this typical scene (not for me) but really beautiful whale jumping shot. Goog work and exact timing.

Best Regards,
Alex

Hoi Els,
Zo das geen goudvis...Boy excellent shot of this wonderful animal. Must be exciting to see this "life". The thecnical site of this picture is fine, the gull in the background is a nice bonus.
TFS
Hans

Hi Hendrika,
Simply amazing...great capture
Amit

Wouaww! quelle belle capture et nettete!
Superbe Els!!!
J'aime voir l'eau glisser sur le bout de sa queue, tous ces details sont surprenants et captivants.
La côte et ces montagnes au loin semblent magnifiques aussi!
C'est super que t'aie ete approche par le centre de recherche, felicitations!
Ohhh il y a tant de photos magnifiques que je n'ai pas eu le temps de commenter...
Mais je ne suis pas loin, je viens parfois faire de courtes visites et me laisse surprendre par ces petits chef-d'oeuvres!
Bravo Els,
Amicalement,
Dany

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  • lopa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1197 W: 267 N: 877] (8915)
  • [2007-07-02 11:53]

Hi Els ,
Excellent POV. Love the position of the whale fins. Excellent work, the sharpness and clarity is amazing. Wonderful moment!!
TFS
Lopa

Lovely well timed shot Els, a very fine capture of this beautiful whale.

Regards :)

Hi Els.
Wonderful shot and compo.Excellent colour and details of this beautiful photo.Well done.Tfs.
Greetings.
H.Ayhan

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1504 W: 1 N: 108] (11301)
  • [2007-07-02 14:52]

Daar kan men terecht fier over
zijn!

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  • Toba_O Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 128 W: 10 N: 64] (536)
  • [2007-07-03 15:28]
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Wow magnificent shot!
perfect timing of this beatiful animal
I hope you enjoyed the whale safari?
I think it´s very interesting
best regards Toba

Very nice shot Els! I've never been whale watching myself but this is what I would imagine of wanting for a shot. Good clean focus, very pleasing composition and very natural colors. Excellant shot...one to be proud of!

Lyndon

Els, I took photos of Humpback whales in Australia some years back, and dolphins in NZ last year.
I know how hard it is to get the perfect shot, and I think this photo and yesterdays are good.
Well done
Jancie

Bravo Els,
Cette photo est vraiment bonne . Tu es chanceuse d'avoir vu ce genre de baleine de si près . J'ai souvent vu des baleines mais c'était des rorquals communs et elles n'ont pas ce genre de queues .
Daniel

Hi Els,
Het voorbeeld van de walvis foto
Maar steeds weer zo mooi
En steeds weer realiseer ik mij dat ze goed beschermd moeten worden.
Noorwegen heeft niet bepaald alle verdragen op dit punt ondertekend
Ruud

Hello Els,
terrific shot here. Excellent details throughout and superb result delivered.
Congratulations for you gallery..
Regards
Igor

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3206 W: 368 N: 2654] (11422)
  • [2007-07-29 11:42]
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Mmm... this shot arouses some jealousy, Els ;o). I hope I get to see this too, once in my lifetime! Good choice for fast shutter speed, its movement is nicely frozen.
The horizon still appears a bit tilted (sorry, I noticed it immediately) but that doesn't distract too much from the subject.
Some extra contrast might bring out some more detail in the backdrop.
Anyway, TFS. Still jealous ;o)!

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  • SaraT Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 164 W: 0 N: 217] (1149)
  • [2007-08-01 13:02]
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Hi
that is really neat how you caught the tale of a whale.
very nice details
i also like how you caught the water dripping off the tale.
cool photo.
sara

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2050 W: 59 N: 2082] (12613)
  • [2007-08-07 2:43]

Hi Els...
Very nice shot, details are beautiful, very well done,
congratulations, George

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  • limba3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1103 W: 427 N: 389] (10533)
  • [2007-11-13 14:37]

Hi Hendrika
Wow!!!!!!!!!Great shot!
Congratulations.
Anna

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