whales

The Kings of the Seas (and rivers)

Humans are fascinated by the intelligence and elegance of dolphins, and the large whales make people awestruck by their gigantic size alone. Both the large whales and the smaller dolphins reflect the beauty and diversity of our seas. But they are also synonymous with man’s disrespectful treatment of nature. Despite the fascination that whales have for us, they are still hunted by several countries. And still many orcas and dolphins have to live in concrete tanks.

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae), Skjervøy, Norway

Orcas in winterly Skjervøy, Norway

Humpback whales in the last winter light, Skjervøy, Norway

Diving humpback whale, Skjervøy, Norway

Tail fins of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae), Skjervøy, Norway

Humpback whales around Skjervøy, Norway

Orca in winterly twilight at Skjervøy, Norway

Blow of an humpback whale, Skjervøy, Norway

Male orca whale at Skjervøy, Norway

Pod of orca whales, Skjervøy, Norway

Tail fin of a sperm whale at Andenes, Norway

Blow from a sperm whale, Norway