miguelcortes 0 Posted April 15, 2007 Hi, yesterday's pictures of pilot whales, in snorkel, without strobes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeanB 19 Posted April 15, 2007 Love it... That waters soooo blue. I might be heading your way in May...This gives me a bonus push.. Dive safe DeanB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeVeitch 0 Posted April 16, 2007 i am jealous! great stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arnon_Ayal 1 Posted April 16, 2007 Great, From Canary Islands ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wagsy 0 Posted April 16, 2007 Great Shots True Blue Water.....give me give me....me want... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miguelcortes 0 Posted April 17, 2007 (edited) Great, From Canary Islands ? Yes, In Canary Islands pilot whales live permanently. Thanks for your comment. Edited April 17, 2007 by miguelcortes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miguelcortes 0 Posted April 17, 2007 (edited) Great Shots True Blue Water.....give me give me....me want... Thanks a lot. Here you are two pics a few months ago. A pilot whales family: Mother and son: Edited April 17, 2007 by miguelcortes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loftus 42 Posted April 17, 2007 These are beautiful Miguel. Can these be seen pretty consistantly in the Canaries? Any time of year better than another? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miguelcortes 0 Posted April 17, 2007 These are beautiful Miguel. Can these be seen pretty consistantly in the Canaries? Any time of year better than another? Hi loftus, Canary Islands and Hawaii are the only sites in the world that pilot whales live permanently. All time of year is good to see them, and the better place is the south of Tenerife island. Thanks for your comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LChan 0 Posted April 17, 2007 Miguel, gorgeous pictures. I'm going to have to look into a trip to the Canaries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3@5 0 Posted April 17, 2007 (edited) Hi loftus,Canary Islands and Hawaii are the only sites in the world that pilot whales live permanently. All time of year is good to see them, and the better place is the south of Tenerife island. Thanks for your comment. Hey Miguel, Would you have any suggestions for specific dive centres that would help go out and see these wonderful animals? also i am not sure if you mentioned this before in another but were the images taken while scuba diving or snorkeling? anyway they are superb!!!! /paul edit i just saw where you mentioned you were snorkeling. is this case for all encounters? Edited April 17, 2007 by 3@5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeanB 19 Posted April 17, 2007 The family shot was unreal..WOW !!! i'm looking at 'El Hierro' in June..I can't wait. Dive safe DeanB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerianthus 55 Posted April 17, 2007 Is the blue "true" ??? It is almost too beautifull gerard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miguelcortes 0 Posted April 17, 2007 Hey Miguel,Would you have any suggestions for specific dive centres that would help go out and see these wonderful animals? also i am not sure if you mentioned this before in another but were the images taken while scuba diving or snorkeling? anyway they are superb!!!! /paul edit i just saw where you mentioned you were snorkeling. is this case for all encounters? Hi paul, both encounters snorkeling. There are some boats to go to see them since the surface, but I don`t know any dive centre for scuba diving or snorkeling. Thanks for your comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miguelcortes 0 Posted April 17, 2007 The family shot was unreal..WOW !!! i'm looking at 'El Hierro' in June..I can't wait. Dive safe DeanB Hi DeanB, El Hierro is a fantastic place to dive, the blue abyss and visibility are fascinating in "El Bajón". Thanks for your comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miguelcortes 0 Posted April 17, 2007 Is the blue "true" ??? It is almost too beautifull gerard Hi gerard, although I have programmed my camera settings to intensify the blue a little, the blue of that shots are very real and it's just as you can see in that place. Thanks for your comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerianthus 55 Posted April 17, 2007 Double WOW then !!! The Canary Islands are not that far to fly to from the Netherlands. Maybe I just found an interesting holiday destination ! Gerard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davichin 18 Posted April 17, 2007 Migueeeeeeelll!!!!! great shots as are all yours!! For everybody´s info: Those are Tropical pilot whales "globicephala macrorynchus" and, like Miguel says, live permanently in the area with that true canary islands blue . In some areas is forbidden to dive/snorkel with them (out of them is ok) in order to protect them from crazy people but using common sense (like Miguel does) and letting them approach you is a non-offense way to enjoy them (and for them to enjoy you!). I have seen many pics of pilot whales but Miguel´s excellent family one is the best of them all....Miguel YOU OWE ME A TURTLE/PILOT WHALES DAY Last saturday, we went to look for another species of pilot whale "grampus griseus" and found them along with some dolphins "stenella frontalis" but could not get any good uwpic looking forward to go see you in Tenerife this summer!! (I can´t go before....maybe one sunday.... ) This is Luisa enjoying the whales she says they were very playful and the playful dolphins: I´ll call you tomorrow!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJ 0 Posted April 17, 2007 (edited) wow that family pic is truly WONDERFUL! what makes it pop is the EYE of the largest whale.... great shots! Edited April 17, 2007 by ChrisJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shawnh 0 Posted April 18, 2007 Ok. how reliable are pilot encounters in the Canaries? Is it the kind of thing that is worth a special trip just for that...or is it hit or miss? Sign me up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miguelcortes 0 Posted April 18, 2007 wow that family pic is truly WONDERFUL! what makes it pop is the EYE of the largest whale.... great shots! Hi ChrisJ, thanks for your comment. Ok. how reliable are pilot encounters in the Canaries? Is it the kind of thing that is worth a special trip just for that...or is it hit or miss?Sign me up! Hi shawnh, only is sure to take a boat to see them since the surface but I don't know any centre to snorkeling. Thanks for your comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
