I was contacted 2 weeks ago by a company on the Gold Coast offering me a free Whale Watching in return for posting 2 images on Instagram and providing them with a few my Hi-Resolution images for their use. To say I was excited is an understatement! The company also offered Michael a "staff rates" discount.
On the east coast of Australia, the Southern Humpback Whales are on their yearly northern migration from their feeding grounds in Antarctica to their birthing and mating grounds in the sub tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef.
The entire journey (northern & southern migration) is an epic 10.000 kilometres.
So, 10 days ago, Michael & I went on the Whale Watching experience with Spirit of Gold Coast. It was amazing to witness these enormous creatures frolicking in the ocean.
There was lots of diving...
And lots of tail fluke action...
But, unfortunately, no breaching. We intend to go back for more with our half price passes.
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17 comments:
Totally awesome shots! The company would have to be pleased! Goodluck with the whales breaching next cruise.
Speaks highly of your excellent photography talents that you should be given such freebies - and the results are great! They are only at the surface for a second so your trigger finger reflexes are obviously on point :)
Wat een prachtige momenten.
what an awesome experience for you! i'm sure they enjoyed your photos, too!
Love every single one of the pictures! My husband and I once had a very close encounter with a whale while snorkelling (!) in Costa Rica. My husband came between mother and baby! I have never seen him coming out of the water so fast!!!
Oh my - what fabulous shots!
What a wonderful opportunity, Liz, and these photographs are just beautiful. I really love these creatures, and I was hoping that you'd post some photographs from the whale watch!
Happy day to you, my friend. xo.
What a great experience. Some great photos there.
These are such awesome shots Liz! Such pristine blue water and the gorgeous whale...
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What an opportunity to take photographs of these wonderful water creatures. Next time, I know you will catch them breaching. Nice job!
JM, Illinois
Wonderful captures - congrats on your selection. (My English visitors and I were disappointed 2 weeks ago not to have seen the whales off Victor Harbour during our week-long stay) but am happy for your sighting
Wow, cool captures of the whales.. Awesome sights to see, lucky you!
I can only agree with the others and I'm so sorry to be so late in commenting!! Superb captures and what an experience!! Thank you for sharing and thank you for commenting on my blog!! Wishing you a wonderful new week, Liz!!
Awesome Liz. I've never seen a whale, lovely photos.
congratulations Liz on your pickup and offer to cruise; you got some wonderful photo opportunities
What a wonderful opportunity! They get some great photos and you get to do what you love most!
Absolutely awesome pics. It was a great day out on the boat, and a wonderful opportunity :)
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