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Mar 20, 2023 11:06:18   #
skip_m Loc: Phoenix AZ
 
Longshadow wrote:
Neat set!

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Mar 20, 2023 11:27:52   #
longmg Loc: South Shore, MA
 
Very cool, everyone should see these majestic creatures of the sea, and you have helped make that possible. Thank you for sharing!

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Mar 20, 2023 11:43:17   #
artesdecobo
 
tainkc wrote:
Actually, the whales came to us. Back on February 25, we left for Guerrero Negro, Mexico, which is on the Baha peninsula in Mexico. We spent about weeks down there on a whale watching tour. Our stay involved living in thin, plywood Quonset huts (some guests preferred to stay in tents) which were actually quite comfortable despite the cool temperatures that averaged about 57f during the day (about -100c for our metric friends).

I have to tell you... It was an absolutely amazing experience! Even though we were looking forward to the trip for several months, Neither my wife nor myself expected such intensity and excitement.

We stayed right on the edge of a vast lagoon which is the mating and birthing place of the Grey Whale. These are baleen whales which grow to about 49 feet in length and can weigh up to about 44 tons ( I have no idea what the metric equivalent is). The also have a heart shaped, 2 nostril blow hole which I understand to be rather unique amongst whales.

We went out twice a day deep into the lagoon and had at it with the whales. They would come right up to our boats and even allow us to pet them. Some people actually kissed them. Most of us were just as happy photographing and filming them.

So, with that being said, Enjoy! I will probably add a couple of more posts of our trip. I will try not to bore you.
Actually, the whales came to us. Back on February... (show quote)


Fantastic, Tom. Great post.

Bubba

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Mar 20, 2023 12:14:43   #
Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak
 
Those are some amazing shots. What a great experience, even getting actually touch a whale. Thanks for sharing the experience.

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Mar 20, 2023 12:21:47   #
HRoss Loc: Longmont, CO
 

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Mar 20, 2023 12:34:04   #
Moondoggie Loc: Southern California
 
Very nice series, it appears that most people don’t get that close to the whales

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Mar 20, 2023 12:54:22   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Great series, Tom.

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Mar 20, 2023 13:28:05   #
Stash Loc: South Central Massachusetts
 
Talk about up close and personal.

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Mar 20, 2023 13:58:02   #
NikonGal Loc: Central Oregon
 
Looks like a fun adventure. Bev

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Mar 20, 2023 16:34:50   #
dancers Loc: melbourne.victoria, australia
 
lucky you.these are amazing. I envy you this experience.

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Mar 20, 2023 19:42:03   #
OneShot1 Loc: Wichita, KS, USA
 
Awesome!

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Mar 20, 2023 19:54:03   #
PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place
 
Well done and very interesting tainkc. Thanks for posting.

Don

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Mar 20, 2023 21:37:05   #
tainkc Loc: Kansas City
 
Manglesphoto wrote:
Great set!!! Tom
Thank you, Frank!

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Mar 20, 2023 21:37:36   #
tainkc Loc: Kansas City
 
nimbushopper wrote:
Nice close shots!
Thank you!

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Mar 20, 2023 21:38:31   #
tainkc Loc: Kansas City
 
ecobin wrote:
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Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the set.

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