Out before sunrise we headed east then south from Skjervøy in search of orca and hopefully to observe their hunting prowess on the migrating herring. The orca hunt herring by corralling them into a tighter and tighter swimming mass until the herring school forms a dense ball that the orca force to the surface. At […]
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Leader of the Pod
Being in the water with orcas in the seven degC fjords around Skjervøy, Norway is unlike any other photographic environment I have ever found myself in. Simply getting in and out of our boat in restrictive dry suits, heavy weight belts and then working with heavy cameras is taking its toll leaving me wishing I […]
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Just imagine for a moment the arctic waters of Skjervoy, Norway, with orcas and humpback whales amid massive schools of herring all migrated here for winter. Now imagine jumping into that freezing water and swimming with them! It’s an incredulous path that has led me here to swim with and photograph these beautiful creatures. I […]
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Like some oracle of inner character she sees right through the layers of human veneer. Just one look into those curious dark eyes is enough to let you know, the duck knows everything! Photo: Robert Rath, ‘The Duck Knows’, 1/80s f/4.0 ISO800 200mm
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For a few weeks now mother duck had been sitting on her nest tucked away in a small patch of garden in corporate courtyard. She has patiently sat there during busy lunch times, quiet outdoor meetings as well as some boisterous Friday afternoon socialising. This morning to our delight we were greeted by her showing […]
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