Whale Watching in Auke Bay

Most of the whale watching boat captains

cooperate with each other.

They're constantly on the radios 

telling each other where the whales

are feeding, and generally being

good sports and being watchful

of their responsibility to their passengers

and the safety of the whales.

Except for the captain of this tour boat.

He seemed to be purposely motoring in

way too close to the whales.

Our captain yelled at him,

telling him that he was jeopardizing

everyone elses livelihoods by 

harassing the whales.

He also told him that the other boat

captains were in agreement that

this dude was beyond pushing

the limits.

  

We couldn't hear what the other captain said,

but he did seem to back off.

Our captain said he was sorry for that

to happen, but he was very passionate

about the safety of the whales.

Anyway,

what to see some diving tail action?

We watched that over and over,

and it was thrilling to see

each and every time.

 

One of the other tour boats.

The boat turned,

and we were facing into the sun.

But it made for interesting bird silhouettes.

I also liked how the mist

showed against the darker background.

More tail shots.

Auke Bay is one of the most beautiful

places I've ever been.

This was such a wonderful evening.

I just loved it.

We just couldn't believe what we were seeing,

 and couldn't stop grinning.

You know what though?

It got even better.