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.”
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 :-)
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.
Sounds like a great trip. I did a whale tour too off the coast of New england once. I got some great shots.
Fantastic experience, isn't it?
Yea it is all should see it at least once.
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.”
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!
Thank you for sharing those awesome pictures and videos. What a beautiful and magical experience.
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks!
I'm guessing that's just how it was intended to be...and you still got some amazing shots and an incredible memory!
Thanks!
Wow, what an amazing adventure. Thank you for sharing your photos and videos of these incredible animals.
Thanks, Holli!
Maybe not the perfect photo but definitely the perfect memory that you will carry in your heart forever. ❤️
Exactly right!
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 :-)
100%! Thanks for commenting!
Super awesome!
Thanks!
Yes! Love the photos!
Thanks!
I just left PV- we saw so many whales in front of our hotel. They were quite close to shore and it was magical.
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!"
Beautiful pictures Michael!! I’m heading to PVR in a couple weeks. Maybe I’ll see you there 😊
We arrive on the 25th, leave on the 1st.
We'll just miss you!
Thanks, Terri! When do you get here? We leave in a little over two weeks for a quick visit to the U.S.
These are amazing! What an incredible experience. I love whales and really appreciated your sharing this.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! And thanks!
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.
Thanks!
Live long and prosper.
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Great photos!
Thank you!
Was this with Ocean Friendly/Oscar? He's the best, and yes, you were successful.
Nope, a fellow named Larry.
Even better! Does he do this commercially or were you a special guest?
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!