22 Comments
User's avatar
Katrina Smits's avatar

It is so thrilling to see them!

Dan Weisz's avatar

Yes, and I know you know the feeling too.

Deb Vath's avatar

Having been on whale watching experiences, I know how difficult it is to get great shots....and you got them!

Dan Weisz's avatar

Thanks Deb

Jane McCreary's avatar

That was refreshing. Thanks

Dan Weisz's avatar

thank you Jane

SCJ's avatar

Great pictures. I haven't been to the ocean in years

Dan Weisz's avatar

Glad you like the images

Mr. Art's avatar

Dan, I’m with Mark Mering a.k.a. Dr. Mark who you met when you took us to see the burrowing owls in Marianna, we are up in Boise, Idaho, where he lives and he really likes and pays attention to your webpage. He’s also sent it to several of his friends here in Boise. I met a retired teacher up here in Boise the other day, and she really spoke highly of your webpage. These orcas are just amazing.

Dan Weisz's avatar

I'm glad Mark's a fan! And thank him for sharing the photos and emails! Enjoy your travels!

Marge Pell's avatar

Thanks for these great shots!

Bucket list!

Dan Weisz's avatar

Thanks Marge. One day you'll experience this!

John R. Gentile's avatar

Hi Dan, Fabulous images of the Southern resident orcas! Did the operators say how the population was faring? I read recently that cetologists in the area feared that this population was going extinct. I spent ten summers in the Inside Strait (Johnstone Strait/Blackfish Sound) kayaking with the Northern Residents. I even paddled with them at night!

Dan Weisz's avatar

Thanks John. The population is struggling due to the reduced Salmon in the area. Your kayaking adventures sound incredible. I'll bet you have wonderful memories of those days.

Michele Weisz's avatar

Thanks for including the fact sheets about both species. Very interesting and informative!

Dan Weisz's avatar

You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

Sally Hansen's avatar

It's hard to convey the thrill one feels when watching these magnificent species in their element. You brought back some very old thrills from before I had any decent photographic equipment. Thanks for the memories and glad you share your great photos.

Dan Weisz's avatar

Sally, I'm glad yo enjoyed the "ride" and that my photos brought back great memories for you. Those experiences are indelible.

Steven Kessel's avatar

Nice!

Dan Weisz's avatar

Thanks Steve

Helen Ray Kaufman's avatar

We plan a whale watching experience this week up in MA. We leave tomorrow for Gloucester. Very hopeful.

Great photos!!

Dan Weisz's avatar

Have a wonderful time. Let us know how it goes!!