I usually only honor requests from those under ten years of age, but my boyhood friend Lonnie Quinn requested an orca the other night and an orca I shall deliver. In fact, here are two shots of orcas — hunting close to shore on Sea Lion Island in the Falklands. The light changed from the orange hues of sunset to the blues of twilight as the orcas patrolled vigilantly for careless sea lions and elephant seals. Top shot: Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 1600, f/5.6 at 1/1600th of a second
Bottom shot: Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/500th of a second
I cant believe Lonnie Quinn likes orcas. Great pictures. Do you photograph other types of fish that dont come to the surface to breath? Is it true that tropical fish aren’t as brightly colored when they’re taken out of the water?
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I usually only honor requests from those under ten years of age, but my boyhood friend Lonnie Quinn requested an orca the other night and an orca I shall deliver. In fact, here are two shots of orcas — hunting close to shore on Sea Lion Island in the Falklands. The light changed from the orange hues of sunset to the blues of twilight as the orcas patrolled vigilantly for careless sea lions and elephant seals.
Wonderful images! I am especially taken with the unique sunset-hued highlights in the top image.
Thanks Sue. It’s always amazing to me how the light can completely change the mood of a photo in such a short time.
I cant believe Lonnie Quinn likes orcas. Great pictures. Do you photograph other types of fish that dont come to the surface to breath? Is it true that tropical fish aren’t as brightly colored when they’re taken out of the water?
Tiffany, I could tell you a lot of things you might not know about Lonnie.
great color fish,do yousave all pic. and oly show cerait ones, and save the rest,- so yo-u can become facuse so-me day.
Still waiting for the fame, Michael. I try to show my best shots. Luckily I travel so much that I have a huge catalogue of photos I’ve yet to share.
Rescinded golden hue
Fades to white and black and blue
Let the killing proceed .
Orcas are my favorite. Special meaning for me and my dad. Beautiful pictures!❤
Thanks Melissa. They are amazing animals. I stood on the shore all alone watching them for hours until it was too dark to see.
Orcas…. Not fish, by the way! Great shots and a really beautiful predator to behold. And Sean is already famous!
Thanks Melissa. That’s what my Mom always tells me.
I like the orcas and the orange light.