It was a very extraordinary time even for an area known for the interaction. We were there for two days as part of a longer trip on The Searcher. Everyone got to touch a whale on the first day. That often doesn't happen and tourists have to be satisfied viewing the whales from a distance. -Matt
This particular trip involved two companies but the one you are looking for is primarily the boat crew, which is the Searcher. Very good people, professionally run with decades of experience. The site is bajawhale (stupid youtube won't let me post the full url). -Matt
This was taken with a professional DSLR, the Canon 5d Mark II, which is why the resolution is so good. I had not done much videography with it yet so I was constantly fiddling w/ the focus. Also, I had a (mistake!) plastic bag wrapped around the camera which is why the wind noise is so bad. Next time I'll bring along an external mic. -Matt
Everytime I see these video's it always warms my heart! Thank you for sharing such an amazing video!:)
Awesome! What a wonderful experience!! Looking forward to the day that the Cetacean nation will be loved and protected by all of humanity
this is awesome, thanks for sharing it, i've added it to my bucket list :)
Lovely footage!
It was a very extraordinary time even for an area known for the interaction. We were there for two days as part of a longer trip on The Searcher. Everyone got to touch a whale on the first day. That often doesn't happen and tourists have to be satisfied viewing the whales from a distance.
-Matt
Unbelievable - we had friendly whales when we were there but never THAT friendly for so long! WOW
This particular trip involved two companies but the one you are looking for is primarily the boat crew, which is the Searcher. Very good people, professionally run with decades of experience. The site is bajawhale (stupid youtube won't let me post the full url).
-Matt
Thanks for sharing such a Amazing video + the info Is very interesting read !!wonder if they followed you lot on your way back ??
Great footage of interaction between man and animal. Nice to see that instead of "guy beats dog" or "girl drowns 400 cats" -_-
This was taken with a professional DSLR, the Canon 5d Mark II, which is why the resolution is so good. I had not done much videography with it yet so I was constantly fiddling w/ the focus. Also, I had a (mistake!) plastic bag wrapped around the camera which is why the wind noise is so bad. Next time I'll bring along an external mic.
-Matt
What kind of video camera were you using? I noticed it has a great wide angle view.
Andrea
this is the coolest thing ever
What company did you use for this excursion? Is it through a tour company or did you go there on your own?
Mama and baby whale are careful not to capsize their "chin scratching vessel station". :)
How it began ? Alaska Barrow 1988
Beautiful creatures! Wish I could get that close and tickle them.
Well, nobody on the west coast hunts them any more, or ever will again. Whales that stray closer to Japan are at risk, though.
-Matt
i wonder what would happen if someone jumped in
They should have representation in Congress and UN.
Is it a good idea to get that close to them, to teach them to trust humans? It could lead to their demise. Just for a thrill.
and so does your fellow countrymen in northern Alaska, USA
if look at them with animal eyes, they are food !!!
just a shame that people find the need to hunt them...