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So I won pic of the day

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November 14, 2019, 10:46 AM
2000Z-71
So I won pic of the day
Our local news station has a pic of the day on the morning broadcast. Well they selected one of my Orca pics today. Kind of cool, worth nothing other than bragging rights. Of course a free lens from Nikon, a free cruise from Kenai Fjords Tours, or even a cheeseburger from McDonald's would've been welcome.



https://www.ktuu.com/picoftheday/



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November 14, 2019, 10:51 AM
trapper189
This is cool. You someone is going to say it anyway, so might as well be me: You're gonna need a bigger boat.
November 14, 2019, 10:58 AM
Tejas421
Cool pic. How far away were you? I've seen Orca pods from North Sea oil platforms but they were usually 500 meters or so away.
November 14, 2019, 11:07 AM
Skins2881
Won my car Facebook photo contest. I didn't get any cool prizes, just my pic as the group photo for the next two weeks. I was happy with my prize.




Jesse

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November 14, 2019, 11:09 AM
2000Z-71
That pod got extremely close to the boat. That picture was taken just before that particular Orca went under, swam under the boat and surfaced on the other side. Here it is with it's surprise surfacing on the other side, so close and so quick I didn't have time to zoom out on the lens to frame the shot. The first shot I really have no idea how close it was, the second was literally 25' off the side of the boat.





My daughter can deflate your daughter's soccer ball.
November 14, 2019, 12:49 PM
rsbolo
Very nice to be recognized for something fun. Great photo.


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November 14, 2019, 06:44 PM
Rey HRH
I see the two pics and the first is great. Something tells me you’re holding out. Any more shots from that episode?


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November 14, 2019, 07:29 PM
flashguy
How neat! As one who has had a photo recognized recently, I think I know how you feel. Any such recognition is an honor.

flashguy



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November 14, 2019, 07:57 PM
comet24
That's awesome. I did one of their cruises when I was in Seward. That entire area is so beautiful.


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