CrazyCresties Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 We went out whale watching this morning out of Fremantle port as it's the start of the Humpback migration season. The conditions were perfect and we were fortunate to have several sighting and lots of activity, with tail and fin slapping and breaching from mothers and calves - it was a fantastic trip :D A few pics - some aren't the best of focus, but I was just happy to catch breaching! Full set here - https://flic.kr/s/aHsk3eMEWC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 wow, what an incredible experience that must have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Looks like you had a lovely day for it... wicked photos too! I went whale watching on the June long weekend here in Sydney, and it was a yukky day with a huge swell. It was all we could do to hold on, let alone take photos... lol! I was just happy I got some that were in focus... errr! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Thanks guys :) The weather was perfect, a bit of a swell but little wind, so made for a great show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weibritty Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 oh wow, super photos CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I bet all those houses have telescopes set up. Whale watching for free, how lucky are they! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I bet all those houses have telescopes set up. Whale watching for free, how lucky are they! I reckon it would be like when I had Sydney Harbour views... you stop looking at it in awe after seeing it all the time... *sigh* T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 oh wow, super photos CC. Thanks WeiB :) I bet all those houses have telescopes set up. Whale watching for free, how lucky are they! It was about 20kms offshore - I think the lens compression makes the mainland seem closer. It would have to be a millpond to spot anything from shore I think as the slightest swell would obscure the whales. The season lasts till late November, I'm itching to go out again already :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-o Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Wow, I should do that this year. How much does it cost? I've never seen whales from the shore in Perth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 $69 each - We went with these guys, but Mills Charters also do trips out of Hilarys :) http://www.oceaniccruises.com.au/whalewatching.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstar Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 WOW great photos and what an amazing experience Leanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 How cool! I'd so what to jump in and swim with! The breaching shots are great but that first one with the tail draws me most! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-o Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Great, I'll do this from Hillarys as it's just up the road :) I went in a friends boat around Fraser Island a few years ago and the whales were everywhere. We could see them on the sonar right underneath us, and they were poling their heads out only meters away. It was scary with them so close (fear of them tipping the boat), but also very surreal and beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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