Here are a series of photos of a baby whale that breached about 17 times. As you can see, it performed near shore. Mother, though out of sight, was right next to her youngster the whole time!! Can you imagine what folks would be doing if mom was breaching there?
It has taken four years to get some decent breaching shots. This guy was actually one of a pair that was breaching at the same time(within 1.5 seconds of each other).
On his way to visit the scene of LOST, this green sea turtle looks sharp hoping to be noticed by the presently absent producers, or even the security guard. He even supplies his own close-up portrait.
The photos show Ocean Entry, the Pu'u O'o vent with ocean entry about three miles distant, and a kipuka, an area missed by the lava flow, but surrounded by it. The residence in the kipuka is used as a bed and breakfast with access by helicopter.
Specializing in Nature & Landscape Photography. Most photos come from Hawaii, but my trips will also be included. I attended Iolani School in Hawaii and Pacific University in Oregon. I began shooting while in the Navy and have transitioned from film to digital. All photographs (c) Bill Doar and may not be used without permission.