Mar 10 2008
Humpback whales in the Antarctic Ocean
Here are two more photos from the Antarctic Ocean. The Norwegian research vessel “G.O.Sars” continues its survey in the south. A couple of days ago the vessel got company. Two curious humpback whales approached the vessel and started to circled around it.
The humpback whale is a baleen whale, and known to be a singing whale. The research vessel uses sonar to examine the bottom and to register fish and krill. The whales can hear the sound from the sonar, and the curious whales may have been attracted by these strange sounds. As you can see the humpback whales came real close.
Photos: Øyvind Tangen
Magnificent photos~ Another fabulous
post ~ Thank you!
Ann
Stunning photography, pray blessings for you.
Amazing photos. What a great experience!
Thank you all for nice comments. It is a pleasure writing and publishing photos when getting that kind of response.
That is so exciting! When I was about 10 years old, my family went out on a small whale-watching boat. There were some whales, and everybody rushed to one side of the boat to look at them. I was so worried about the boat tipping over, that I stayed on the other side. I didn’t get to see the whales! I thought I was going to keep the boat from tipping, all by myself. ha ha.
Hi!
I am making a DVD of the first chapter in the book of Genesis in the Bible. The creation week. I am able to use my own photos for the most part, but do not have access to whales. This photo is fantastic and would work perfectly so I am writing for your permission to use it. I can include your name, or any websites you would like on the credits page. Thanks!
Patti
Hi Patti!
I’ll send you an email!
(Edit: I have tried a couple of times but your e-mail address does not respond)
Sorry, I sent an incorrect address. Here it is again. Thanks!
Patti