Hi All, Nan & I just got back from 13 days in Baja California aboard Lindblad Expeditions "Sea Lion". We pressed the shutter button almost 8000 times, so this is just a teaser post, lots more will follow. To sum it up in one word.. Wow This trip was sensory overload. We had close encounters with Grey Whales: Very close (52mm): Nan touching!!!! : Bob, in the middle with two others, touching : This Humpback Whale breeched 56 times in a row just in front of the ship just in case you did not get a good shot the first time:wink: : We saw at least 10 Blue Whales, the largest animal to ever live: We saw over 120 Sperm Whales in two very large groups: Common and Bottlenosed Dolphin followed the ship, sometimes in groups of several hundred (or maybe 1000+) The Mobula Rays were also jumping out of the water: You must put this trip on your wish list!! Many more posts to come as we go through the photos, Bob & Nan
Stop messing around and get to processing....your extended family is waiting impatiently!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome home and we can't wait to read and view more about your fantastic trip.
Wow.... I lived in Ensenada, B.C. as a youth. My dad was a commercial fisherman and I remember whales and dolphins. We would travel up and down the peninsula on both sides. It was quite an experience... I was never as close as this, though. Great pictures. It brought back fond memories.
Thanks Thank you for the photos. I had never seen rays jumping like that. Very impressive. I envy you.
WOW! awesome pictures!! I never knew rays jumped out of the water like that! I love the pic with all the dolphins
Wow!, simply Incredible! That shot of the Rays is Great! It really must have been something else, being so close like that. I just turned up here a few days ago, followed a link to some shots of ducks by "flew", and like what I've found. I'm already looking forward to see more of your trip. Regards, RRRRRRR
What a great trip this must have been. How 'bout a few details on Lindblad Expeditions. This is going on my "to do" list for sure. haze
I would think you had a smile going from ear to ear for quite a while, looks like an awesome trip. Luv the dolphins and the rays. Thanks for sharing, can't wait to see more. - Jeff
WOW, talk about plentiful variety! Yes, sensory overload for sure. Keep posting, and we'll keep looking! Fantastic shots, Bob!
I have started a thread in Wanderlust https://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=110383 with information and details about this trip and links to more photos as I get them up. Bob
Wow Bob, now that's whale watching up real close. Looks like you and Nan had a fantastic time. Great pics. Pete
