Island views by helenhall

Island views

There is not much to show, photographically, from our whale watching day on the seas. Surrounded by massive long lenses and expensive cameras I was a little intimidated. We went further and further out to sea in search of whales, and the small boat rocked side to side, up and down, ensuring that things of photographic interest were a moving target in every possible way. All layers of clothing having been employed, we were left still shivering and Mr H, despite all due precautions having been made, was sat, incommunicado, eyes fixed firmly on the horizon - except when his head wasn't over the side of the boat.


Whales? No. But we did see many interesting sea birds, a fine display from dolphins around the boat, porpoise, and a young white tailed eagle trying to fledge the nest.

The crew/guides were extremely knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. As we toured the seas, we stopped to retrieve any bit of floating plastic or debris that might harm the wildlife.

Conclusion: perhaps next time we won't take the 8 hour whale watching boat trip. Half a day would do.
You will have to come to our part of the world, we have lots of whales and dolphins here.
You may need a packed lunch to get here though.
July 10th, 2018  
Whales or no whales, I love this photo. I like seeing layers like this in the landscape and usually see them when I am driving and there is no way to stop. The different hues of blue are beautiful. I have enjoyed seeing your holiday photos, even if I have not commented - woefully behind on my commenting.
July 10th, 2018  
Beautiful photo and I loved your story, I almost felt like I was on the boat with you. As @onewing said, come down under, plenty of whales to be seen
July 10th, 2018  
Lovely blues
July 10th, 2018  
Beautiful -- a wonderful sense of freedom.
July 10th, 2018  
This is a magic photo. A shame no whales and a very ill Mr H.
July 10th, 2018  
A wonderful shot great tones and layers.
July 10th, 2018  
Sounds like quite an adventure - I have a rule never to go on a boat if there is any white showing! Your poor husband has my sympathy.

Love the layers and then just the one sailboat shining in the sea.
July 10th, 2018  
Hats off for trying to shot anything on a moving boat, I went seal spotting and found it impossible:)
July 10th, 2018  
Disappointing not to see whales but beautiful scenery and lovely shot.
July 10th, 2018  
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