Fire Breathe by Thomas Vignaud

Sunday, 28th December 2008

Fire Breathe

by Thomas Vignaud

This was a really nice moment to be kayaking around them just before the night. It is even more beautifull in real.

Thomas Vignaud

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Fire Breathe by Thomas Vignaud was Photo of the Day on Sunday, December 28th, 2008. It is tagged Whales. You can leave a comment, or trackback from your own site.

23 Comments

Jim Atkin Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 3:22 am
I love it! So unusual. The composition is excellent. Thank you Mr. Vignaud. Where was this taken?
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 6:08 am
What an amazing photo! You were so lucky to be so close and to have such wonderful natural light. This is a fantastic potd. Thanks for sharing.
James and Kelly Stone Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 6:50 am
WOW! This is an awesome photo. So unique. Congratulations on this well deserved POTD!
Carole Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Beautiful shot! I live in WA and my favorite subject to photograph is our resident orcas.
KeithT Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 10:08 am
A fabulous shot. And in the excitement you must have felt when taking it, you have even managed to keep the horizon reasonably straight.
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 11:37 am
This is such a great photo. Such a perfect example of wildlife in their environment. The beautiful hues of green are wonderful. I too wish I knew where photo was taken. Congratulations !!
Su Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
I think this has to be the best shot all year, really love it many congrats,
Su Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
just noticed you had potd this day last year too.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
This must have been fantastic close up!
Dennis Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Great composition and beautiful warm colors. Nicely done.
NIKUNJ Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
great shot is that a whale
Thomas Vignaud Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Hi and Thanks for your comments : )

This was Taken in Johnstone strait, around Vancouver Island, BC.

And it is an Orca (or Killer Whale)

300mm
Lee Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
very beautiful! i lovee the warm colors and composition!

Great Job Mr. Vignaud
Shannon Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Once again, you have created a wonderful view of marine life. I love your work!
Pauline Jones Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
This is a really nice shot; great atmosphere.
Renee Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 1:33 am
I agree with Pauline great shot Thomas!
Anurag Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 8:01 am
Superlative as always!
Malta Photography Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 9:21 am
As Usual Thomas a stunning original shot. great composition, perfect shades.
Sue Gagnon Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Amazing shot! This is a unique perspective never seen.
mike Says:
September 25th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Very different. I like it.
paul whitton Says:
December 28th, 2009 at 7:30 am
that is a moment I live for, lucy you!! and good on you for making it happen! great shot mate!
su Says:
December 28th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Awesome shot, how I envy you seeing that sight in person. congrats…
Renee Says:
December 28th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Still think this shot is amazing!