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tnakahara t1_ixki23y wrote

There is very little else that says Pacific Northwest like this picture does.

Thank you for this.

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geekathair OP t1_ixkjl26 wrote

Replying to Emergency_Bit_157 (#643,606)

Yeah! We watched them from Point Defiance before deciding to hop on the ferry and explore the island a bit before hearing they were headed East. Perfect timing to have them come within 50-100’ from the shoreline.

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Old-AF t1_ixkkdqq wrote

Fantastic! Was that today?

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bccarlso t1_ixkomdu wrote

Saw your vid with the kids excited to see them. Wish I had a chance to go out. Maybe they'll be around tomorrow, too. Pic turned out great!

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geekathair OP t1_ixkoyql wrote

Replying to bccarlso (#644,205)

Thanks! The kids were being buttheads about going out whale watching but as soon as they saw them headed along the shore attitudes immediately changed 😂

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geekathair OP t1_ixkqcl6 wrote

Replying to Emergency_Bit_157 (#644,334)

That sounds like an amazing job! I’ve been fascinated with Orcas since I was a kid and now that I have kids of my own I take every opportunity to take them out to see the Southern Residents and Biggs as they make their way through. We have so many species of whales for such a populated and enclosed area. Seeing the young Humpback hanging out off of the Dune Peninsula (Tacoma) for almost 3 weeks this summer was really something special.

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young_obiwan t1_ixkx93q wrote

Incredible photo!!! Such a great reminder of what an amazing state Washington is.

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Nexus03 t1_ixluuol wrote

Can't imagine how excited you must have been realizing this picture was about to happen! Awesome is an understatement.

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geekathair OP t1_ixmbk1g wrote

Replying to Nexus03 (#648,271)

There were 5 of them swimming along and I was struggling to line it up with more than one anywhere near Tahoma. The baby is in the rear here and just about to sink below the water line. I was so excited to get them both in this!

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DrENFP t1_ixmi6rs wrote

Replying to geekathair (#644,421)

I just moved to Gig Harbor and would LOVE any insight you can provide on where and when it’s best to spot any marine wildlife! This pic is amazing!!!

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geekathair OP t1_ixmit3g wrote

Replying to DrENFP (#651,199)

Thank you! Check out the Orca Network and Puget Sound Whale Sightings groups on Facebook. From the first report of the day the Orca Network has a thread going for each whale or pod. They usually have a thread for baleen whales and orcas each day and as people report in you can sort of figure out which direction they are going and head them off.

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geekathair OP t1_ixmv9pj wrote

Replying to whalebonerz (#652,506)

If you can get out ahead of them there are several places where they get even closer to shore, especially during low tide. That said, yes, it was definitely an experience that will stick with me ❤️

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sammie_kb t1_ixnromb wrote

Absolutely stunning shot! Thank you so much for sharing it

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Kontrollv3rlust t1_iy8y43w wrote

Awesome picture! We were on the ferry crossing to Vashon when it stopped because they surrounded us. Absolutely awe-inspiring animals.

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