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Lynn Ashburn's avatar

Sounds like a great trip. I did a whale tour too off the coast of New england once. I got some great shots.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Fantastic experience, isn't it?

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Lynn Ashburn's avatar

Yea it is all should see it at least once.

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Peter Kurtz's avatar

I totally get the moral of your essay. Yes, in these days of over-the-top technology we’ve been lulled into emphasizing the artifact over the moment. It’s a struggle to fight the urge, but nice to see you at least recognize the value of “the moment.”

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Michael Jensen's avatar

The moral of the essay? Oh, you mean that I need a much bigger and fancier camera than my Pixel? LOL LOL.

Seriously, thanks for the kind words and you're right about it being a struggle. One I deal with most days!

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Linda Lee Cobb's avatar

Thank you for sharing those awesome pictures and videos. What a beautiful and magical experience.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks!

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Margaret Deavours's avatar

I'm guessing that's just how it was intended to be...and you still got some amazing shots and an incredible memory!

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Thanks!

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HistoricalHolli's avatar

Wow, what an amazing adventure. Thank you for sharing your photos and videos of these incredible animals.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Thanks, Holli!

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Casey O'Brien's avatar

Maybe not the perfect photo but definitely the perfect memory that you will carry in your heart forever. ❤️

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Exactly right!

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Tomesha Campbell's avatar

It's always those moments when we put our camera down that we get an amazing shot that will last in our memories forever. Those are my personal favorites :-)

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Michael Jensen's avatar

100%! Thanks for commenting!

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KewtieBird’s Photo Journey's avatar

Super awesome!

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Thanks!

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Yes! Love the photos!

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Thanks!

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Joan's avatar

I just left PV- we saw so many whales in front of our hotel. They were quite close to shore and it was magical.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

It never gets old, does it? No matter how many times one of us had already spotted whales, every time we saw another one, we'd call out, "WHALE!"

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Terri Haley's avatar

Beautiful pictures Michael!! I’m heading to PVR in a couple weeks. Maybe I’ll see you there 😊

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Terri Haley's avatar

We arrive on the 25th, leave on the 1st.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

We'll just miss you!

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Thanks, Terri! When do you get here? We leave in a little over two weeks for a quick visit to the U.S.

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Christina Barbour's avatar

These are amazing! What an incredible experience. I love whales and really appreciated your sharing this.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

I'm glad you enjoyed it! And thanks!

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Stefanie Schulenberg's avatar

Amazing - what a beautiful and touching experience, and thank you for sharing all of it with us! And, yes, you did win and got a fantastic view and memory, even though the perfect picture was not meant to be taken on that day.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Thanks!

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Michael from Jersey's avatar

Live long and prosper.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

🤣🤣🤣

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Robert Reineke's avatar

Great photos!

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Thank you!

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Tim's avatar

Was this with Ocean Friendly/Oscar? He's the best, and yes, you were successful.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Nope, a fellow named Larry.

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Tim's avatar

Even better! Does he do this commercially or were you a special guest?

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Michael Jensen's avatar

He goes out multiple times on his own every week and at some point decided he might as well make a little money bringing folks along!

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