2010 06-05 SB Channel

A couple of friendly Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) and tons of Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis) in dense FOG. It was a special and peaceful experience, shrouded in fog so dense you could only see 50 feet at times. The surface was very glassy and the sounds of the animals seemed magnified.

Coming up from directly beneath the Condor Express, a Humpback Whale thrills the whalers...image 1 of 3.
Megaptera novaeangliae under bow passengers FOG 2010 Channel 018
Two Common Dolphins leaping.
Delphinus capensis leaping FOG 2010 Channel 036
A herd of Common dolphins speeds in to take a look at the whalers on board the Condor Express.
Delphinus capensis passengers 2010 Channel 094
A Common Dolphin on a glassy ocean surface.
Delphinus capensis glassy 2010 Channel 006
Coming up from directly beneath the Condor Express, a Humpback Whale shows its whole body just under the surface...image 3 of 3.
Megaptera novaeangliae whole body fog glass 2010 Channel 027
Common Dolphins visit the whalers.
Delphinus capensis passengers 2010 Channel 016
Spout in the fog - Humpback Whale.
Megaptera novaeangliae spout fog 2010 Channel 105
Two Common Dolphins.
Delphinus capensis 2010 Channel 052
This Humpback was a "left turner." Every time it made a dive, it headed left.
Megaptera novaeangliae tail fluke sideways CLOSE 2010 Channel 027
A swarm of Common Dolphins streak past the Condor Express.
Delphinus capensis passengers 2010 Channel 095
A friendly Humpback Whale.
Megaptera novaeangliae passengers 2010 Channel 030
Surfin' Common Dolphins.
Delphinus capensis surfing wake 2010 Channel 018
Close up look at the head and spout of a Humpback Whale.
Megaptera novaeangliae spout 2010 Channel 019
Spout spray on a glassy day - Humpback Whale.
Megaptera novaeangliae spout spray FOG 2010 Channel 015
Coming up from directly beneath the Condor Express, a Humpback Whale thrills the whalers...image 2 of 3.
Megaptera novaeangliae whole body bow passengers FOG 2010 Channel 023
Two Common Dolphins ride a small wave.
Delphinus capensis 2010 Channel 050
Common Dolphins, one swims sideways.
Delphinus capensis 2010 Channel 040
Two Common Dolphins.
Delphinus capensis 2010 Channel 049
Two high-speed Common Dolphins.
Delphinus capensis 2010 Channel 017
Close look at a high-speed Common Dolphin.
Delphinus capensis posterized 2010 Channel 033
Mid-ocean geyser - Humpback Whale.
Megaptera novaeangliae spout FOG 2010 Channel 057
Through the fog, a Humpback Whale dorsal fin cuts the mirror glass surface.
Megaptera novaeangliae dorsal fin glassy FOG 2010 Channel 005

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2010 06-05 SB Channel